Aahh the Power of the Spoon

Eating begins with a spoon.

It's the first utensil we hold. We learn to eat by scooping directly into our mouth. While it is slightly barbaric, it's also extremely efficient. What better way to dine than just moving everything directly from one location to another?

A fork doesn't work nearly as well and it's much more violent. It involves stabbing and trying to keep everything balanced onto it as you transport. Knives are good for nothing except for making things more manageable for the forks. But - the properly designed spoon can do it all. Think about it...

What can't you do with a spoon?

I first discovered its unique and underestimated power while camping. When I first went camping I would bring the full utensil set - fork, knife, and spoon. Then as I became motivated to reduce what I was packing and carrying (and because I'm lazy) I soon realized that the spoon was all I needed to survive.

I know what you're thinking now.....why not a Spork? Sure...sporks are ok. But basically they are the off beat cousin of the spoon.

While at my primitive wilderness environment I for the first time began to understand the pure beauty of the spoon. Give me a meal, I pull the spoon out of my bag and bam I'm eating.

Then Chipotle came into my life.

If you only order the burrito at Chipotle, you can stop reading now because you are clearly more barbaric than I am since you eat with your hands....however if you order the "bowl" please continue.

The Chipotle burrito bowl is outstanding. Here you have all of the ingredients and magic of Chipotle in a bowl in front of you. You can mix it up how you like and also get the flavor of every bite since all of the ingredients are evenly proportioned.

One problem - you can't get everything out of the bowl. As you near the conclusion you may begin to notice that the salsa, cheese, rice, and meat begin to stick in impossible edges of your bowl. A fork does nothing for you here because of it's poor design. The fork can't get in the tiny places of the bowl to get the goods out. Don't bother trying to stab, it won't get you anywhere. (the picture to the left is extremely disappointing, obviously Chipotle thinks the the fork is a more useful tool).

What you need, is a spoon.

Pundits will disagree. They will shout and try to make a case that the spoon is ineffective at getting pork and steak out of the bowl. I however, disagree. Go back to the basics, remember your childhood - scooping is the key for true spoon success.

I have tried spoon burrito bowl eating and as I predicted it was a completely different experience. Refreshing, captivating and empowering. Finally I controlled the end of my Chipotle burrito bowl. I could get out all of the bits of delicious food out of the awkward spots. No one could stop me with my spoon in my right hand and my napkin in the other, I was on top of the world.

On my recent visits at Chipotle I have noticed a trend, I'm not alone. Many loyal Chipotle visitors have discovered the same thing I have: If you want to eat right at Chipotle, eat with a spoon.

Don't be ashamed, no one is looking. I mean....you eat cereal out of a bowl with a spoon....how is a burrito any different?

Trust me, you won't regret it. Next time you're at Chipotle and you walk up to grab your napkins and fill up your drink stop for a moment - think of me, grab a spoon and behold it's power. I guarantee you will never touch a fork again.