New Chipotle in the Burg

After all the rumors about a Chipotle coming to JMU, and possibly going into the new East Campus Dining Hall, the new Mexican eatery has opened on Reservoir. Where would the best place be to put such a restaurant? How about 250 yards from Qdoba. That's right, the newest place to open up in the Forbes shopping center is a competing Mexican restaurant inbetween Qdoba and the Reservoir St. entrance to JMU. With a soft opening the past few days, Chipotle has already drummed up a lot of interest, including waits of over half an hour to get food in the evenings. Today is the "Grande Opening," so we'll see how long the strong support lasts. For right now though, it looks like another option has opened in the burg that people have been asking for. Map

Coming Soon
This blogger can't wait to get a taste of the new Beyond, thai-fusion restaurant, opening on Water St. in the old Spanky's building sometime in August. Also coming is a new Italian resturant in the Luigi's space that's been sitting vacant since this past winter. Oh, and while I'm talking about restaurants downtown...while I was on my writing hiatus, Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint opened up (and has since added a small outdoor patio area). With a small (but amazing) food menu, a very extensive beer selection, and an outstanding staff, this bar has quickly gotten quite a following. Downtown Harrisonburg is slowly becoming a hotspot for food and nightlife.