Freedom - Gringo`s Mexican Kitchen

Tribune
THE TEX-MEX
JULY 2011
BRINGING YOU THE LATEST FROM GRINGO’S, HOT OFF THE {TORTILLA} PRESS.
The Dish
FILLIN’ YOU IN ON WAYS YOU
CAN FILL UP THIS MONTH
Exclusive
Get All Up In
Our Grille
4-pack of
Veracruz Shrimp
St. Louis pork ribs
deliciously dry-rubbed
in our special blend of
spices, then smoked
and smothered in our
bodacious Baja BBQ
sauce. Go “North of the
Border” with French fries and
a dinner salad; or “South of
the Border” with Mexican rice, Andouille boracho
beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and tortillas.
Only $5!
Click here
to print!
Baja BBQ Ribs
ON THE SIDE
Get Skinny!
Tuesday, July 12th
Created by Bethenny
Frankel, star of Bravo’s Real
Housewives of New York
and Bethenny Ever After,
SkinnyGirl® Margarita is a
ready-to-drink cocktail that
cuts back on the calories.
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to print!
Limit (1)
per table.
Muy
Bueno!
$7 glass
$25 bottle
TWO THUMBS UP
FOR A GRINGO’S
ASSOCIATE.
Bottles must be consumed inside the
restaurant and cannot be taken off premises.
Up
Driving Community
Awareness
Jaime Valencia
Bartender/Supervisor
Gringo’s – Rosenberg
GRINGO’S TEAMS UP
FOR BLOOD DRIVES
Mark your calendars! This is our 6th year to team up
with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host community
blood drives. Spread the kindness and get rewarded with
Gringo’s!
Receive a {$10} Gringo’s GC
For those who donate or attempt to donate, you’ll receive
a Commit for Life t-shirt and $10 Gringo’s Gift Certificate.
July 1| 6 | Saturday
Rosenberg, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Texas City, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Champions, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stafford, 3 – 6:30 p.m.
How long have you worked
at Gringo’s?
1 year and 2 months
What do you like most
about your job?
The ability to grow and
understand the business. I love
the staff, the rush, the pressure,
and most of all — the food.
Are you in school?
Yes, I attend the Art Institute
of Houston. I’m currently
studying Graphic Design.
July 30 | Saturday
Pearland “The Original”, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
La Porte, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fuqua, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pearland Town Center, 3 – 6:30 p.m.
Commit for Life donors who successfully donate in July
will receive double points for each donation to use in the
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Commit for Life store.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.791.6326 or
visit www.giveblood.org. Appointments are highly
recommended.
HOT OFF THE {TORTILLA} PRESS
The Bullritos Stampede Has
Made its Way Out of the
Lone Star State! Our very
first out-of-Texas location
opened in Lafayette, Louisiana in May, and a location
in Covington, Georgia will open early August.
What are your future
aspirations/goals?
To own a design firm one day.
And maybe even a bar.
What do you like to
do when you’re not at
Gringo’s?
I spend time with my Boston
Terrier “Weezer” and my
girlfriend — watching movies
or TV.
What’s your favorite book?
When You Are Engulfed in
Flames by David Sedaris. It’s a
collection of humorous essays.
What’s your favorite
musical artist/band?
Tool. After a long day, music
is my escape.
What’s your motto?
Nothing is ever enough.
It’s No Monkey Business! Jimmy Changas expands the
“Fresh.Mex.Fun” concept with a second location set to
open in early 2012.
Freedom
Where?
League City
Hwy 45N and FM 646
Say What?
“I’ve been doing the happy monkey dance awaiting the
right time to release this great news! Get ready, League
City — Fresh.Mex.Fun is headed your way!”
– Jimmy
BY THE NUMEROS
Amount of Americans
87.8%
who who took part in July 4th
festivities
2
Cities in the U.S. with the
name Patriot: Indiana & Ohio
{MUCHO} LOVE
For Gringo’s Associates
Play Favoritos!
We want to know who’s
the best and why! Have
a favorite Gringo’s
associate? Help them
win a $250 gift card!
The winner will be
announced in our August
Tex-Mex Tribune. The most votes wins, so send to friends
and let them know who you’re supporting and why.
Voice your vote by emailing us!
million – How much
$111.1
Americans spend on charcoal
on July 4th
million– Americans who
34.9
made a trip of at least 50 miles
during the holiday
27 Revisions to number of
stars on the flag {from 13 to 50}
3
Layers that make up
Gringo’s Star Spangled Rita
Email Us
• Associate’s Name
• Gringo’s location where they work
• What makes them so great!
Deadline: Midnight, Friday, July 22nd
Restrictions: Only one vote per person, per email
address. Family members of associates are not eligible
for voting — sorry, Grandma!
Did You Know?
BREAKING {GRINGO’S}
GROUND
Muy
Importante!
Happy 15th Anniversary!
{Gringo’s La Porte}
July 1st
Happy 2nd Anniversary!
{Gringo’s Rosenberg}
July 6th
Blood Drives {Texas City,
Stafford, Champions &
Rosenberg locations}
July 16th
Happy 11th Anniversary!
{Gringo’s Fuqua}
July 24th
Gringo’s #10 {a.k.a.
Gringo’s Cypress} is under
construction! Our newest
addition will be located at
27030 Northwest Freeway
{at 290 W and Mueschke}.
Plans are to open in August
or September of this year. This
will be the third Gringo’s for
franchisee, Joel Perkins.
Parent’s Day {Treat
yourself and the kiddos!}
July 24th
Blood Drives {The
Original, La Porte, Fuqua
& Pearland Town Center
locations}
July 30th
The Odds Are in Our Flavor.
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