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We are pleased to announce a partnership with Moxie Moms Boulder! All Moxie Moms Boulder members who show their membership card at the register in the Garbanzo Boulder location (1905 29th Street) will receive 15% off their entire purchase, with the exception of catering orders.
For Moxie Moms membership information, visit www.moxie-moms.com/boulder.
We made Mediterranean chicken and vegetable kabobs this morning especially for FOX31 Everyday show viewers. We had so much fun! Here is a photo of Bill, the general manager of our Park Meadows location, getting ready to go on air. Below is the recipe and cooking instructions, if you want to make it at home. Check back soon for a link to the TV segment.
Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs
INGREDIENTS:
Curry-Lime Marinade
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Chicken and Vegetables
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
1 lb fresh asparagus spears
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
NEW YORK, NY (December 14, 2011) – Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has been selected for the 2011 Best of Aurora Award in the Restaurants category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
About Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is owned and operated in Colorado. The company’s founder, Alon Mor, grew up in the Mediterranean region and is a 15-year veteran of owning and running restaurants. St. Louis Bread Company/Panera Bread founder Ken Rosenthal also is an owner and co-founder of the company. Voted 2010 and 2011 “Best Healthy Lunch” in Denver’s 7 A-List, Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill uses only the freshest, quality ingredients with freshly baked pita daily, along with several vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. To learn more about Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com.
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Restaurant loyalty members now receive loyalty rewards and points on VIB cards
DENVER, CO (November 17, 2011) – Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in healthy, fresh Mediterranean cuisine, announced today the launch of its real-time loyalty program. All guest loyalty rewards and points are now loaded directly to Very Important Bean (VIB) loyalty cards enabling card holders to redeem offers in real-time.
The real-time loyalty program eliminates coupon receipt vouchers and automatically stores all gifts and points earned by dining at Garbanzo on the guest’s VIB card.
“Rewarding guest loyalty is a valuable part of our customer service program,” explains Alon Mor, Garbanzo founder and CEO. “Making the reward process as easy as possible is essential, which is why we moved from a voucher system to a real-time loyalty program that allows earned rewards to be directly loaded and redeemed via our VIB card. We value our loyal guests and are happy to offer them a simplified program that provides ease of use and high satisfaction.”
For additional information about the real-time loyalty program, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com and click on “VIB CLUB”.
Garbanzo offers guests a variety of healthy, high-quality Mediterranean items with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and authenticity, as well as a trans-fat free menu. Guests have the ability to customize every meal with items such as pita, laffa, falafel, shwarma, hummus, seasoned rice, sauces and dressings. All Garbanzo salads and sauces are prepared on-site daily, and the pita are baked fresh on-site throughout the day in every restaurant. Additionally, several ingredients are bought locally and some are imported directly from the Mediterranean region. The menu features simple and easy definitions and descriptions of each item in an effort to make guests feel comfortable trying food that may be new to them.
For more information about Garbanzo, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com.
About Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is owned and operated in Colorado. The company’s founder, Alon Mor, grew up in the Mediterranean region and is a 15-year veteran of owning and running restaurants. St. Louis Bread Company/Panera Bread founder Ken Rosenthal also is an owner and co-founder of the company. Voted 2010 and 2011 “Best Healthy Lunch” in Denver’s 7 A-List, Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill uses only the freshest, quality ingredients with freshly baked pita daily, along with several vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. To learn more about Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com.
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Media Contact:
Beth Hardy
(828) 308-6119
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OFFICIAL 2011 BRIARGATE GRAND OPENING GIVEAWAY RULES
THIS CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO ADULTS 18 AND OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this Contest.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries for the 2011 Briargate Grand Opening Giveaway Promotion (“Promotion”) are open only to adults 18 and older at the time of entry who are legal residents of the State of Colorado. Officers, directors, employees and agents of Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC (“Sponsor”), its affiliated companies and agencies, licensed retailers and wholesalers, and the immediate families of each, are not eligible. One entry per person. Void where prohibited by law.
HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter the Promotion. In Store: To enter the Garbanzo Gift Card Giveaway, be one of the first 25 people to purchase an entree at the Briargate location on Saturday, October 15 or Sunday, October 16 (one card per family).; To enter the military gift card giveaway, present a military I.D. at time of purchase on Saturday, October 22 or Sunday, October 23 and receive a Garbanzo gift card pre-loaded with a mystery amount good for your next purchase (Active/Retired military I.D. required at time of purchase. Military family members eligible with spouse/dependent I.D.).; To enter the cruiser bike giveaway, register for a VIB Loyalty Card at the Briargate location Saturday, November 5 or Sunday, November 6, and one winner will be chosen at random. By Facebook: To enter the Kindle giveaway, post a photo of yourself eating at the Briargate location on our Facebook wall. Facebook posts must be received no earlier than 12:00 a.m., Mountain Time, Saturday, October 24 and received no later than 11:50 p.m., Mountain Time, Friday, October 28, 2011. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible or misdirected entries, or entries that cannot be processed due to phone, network, electronic or computer software or hardware failure, or other technical failures of any kind. Proof of sending or mailing does not constitute proof of receipt. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. By submitting an entry or statement, you accept all contest rules and agree to be bound by the decisions of Sponsor, which will be final in all matters.
PRIZES: Gift Card Giveaway – Gift Cards valid for $20 at Garbanzo will be handed out to the first 25 people to purchase an entree at Briargate location. Military Gift Card Giveaway – Gift Cards with a pre-loaded amount will be handed out to military personnel and their families who purchase an entrée at Briargate location. Kindle Giveaway – A Kindle will be given away at random to one winner through an online Facebook registration process. Cruiser Bike Giveaway – One cruiser bike will be given away to one winner chosen at random through VIB Loyalty Card registration. No substitution for the prize by the winner. Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Prizes are not transferable prior to award. Taxes associated with the acceptance of the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.
JUDGING: The recipients will be selected by a team of Sponsor’s representatives (“Judges”) from among all of the eligible entries received by Sponsor. The Winner (s) will be selected by the Judges as random. Sponsor’s selection of the Winner (s), interpretation of these Official Rules, and decisions on all matters relating to this Contest are final.
ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.
GENERAL: Sponsor reserves the right to cancel this Promotion without notice for any reason at its sole discretion. Acceptance of an offered prize by the Grand Prize Winner constitutes permission to use any of such person’s name, likeness, biographical information, and promotion submission for advertising and publicity, without compensation, unless prohibited by law.
DISCLAIMERS: Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Sponsor be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the act of submitting an entry, or inability to do so, including due to any and all technical malfunctions for any reason whatsoever, or otherwise participating in any aspect of this Contest or out of any breach of any warranty. The Winner( s) shall bear all risk of injury, defect, loss or damage to or from prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the appearance, safety, usefulness, or performance of any prize. This exclusion or limitation of liability will not apply to the extent that any applicable statute prohibits such exclusion or limitation of liability.
SPONSOR: Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, 6950 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
Throughout the month of September and into October, Garbanzo is extending the excitement around our Fort Collins grand opening and giving away several fun items – from a cruiser bike, to an e-reader to Garbanzo gift cards. To enter for a chance to win, follow the instructions below:
Visit our Fort Collins location after grand opening day, September 1, for more giveaway information.
OFFICIAL 2011 FORT COLLINS GRAND OPENING GIVEAWAY RULES
THIS CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO ADULTS 18 AND OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this Contest.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries for the 2011 Fort Collins Grand Opening Giveaway Promotion (“Promotion”) are open only to adults 18 and older at the time of entry who are legal residents of the State of Colorado. Officers, directors, employees and agents of Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC (“Sponsor”), its affiliated companies and agencies, licensed retailers and wholesalers, and the immediate families of each, are not eligible. One entry per person. Void where prohibited by law.
HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter the Promotion. In Store: To enter the Garbanzo Gift Card Giveaway, be one of the first 25 people to purchase an entree at the Fort Collins location on both Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 (one card per family). To enter the mountain bike giveaway, register for a VIB Loyalty Card at the Fort Collins location Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September, and one winner will be chosen at random. To enter the kids bike helmet giveaway, fill out a registration form at the Fort Collins location and put it in the store contest drop box. By Facebook: To enter the e-reader giveaway, post a photo of yourself eating at the Fort Collins location on our Facebook wall. Facebook posts must be received no earlier than 12:00 a.m., Mountain Time, Saturday, September 24 and received no later than 11:50 p.m., Mountain Time, Friday, September 30, 2011. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible or misdirected entries, or entries that cannot be processed due to phone, network, electronic or computer software or hardware failure, or other technical failures of any kind. Proof of sending or mailing does not constitute proof of receipt. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. By submitting an entry or statement, you accept all contest rules and agree to be bound by the decisions of Sponsor, which will be final in all matters.
PRIZES: Gift Card Giveaway – Gift Cards valid for one entrée at Garbanzo will be handed out to the first 25 people to purchase an entree at the Fort Collins location. Mountain Bike Giveaway – One mountain bike will be given away to one winner chosen at random through VIB Loyalty Card registration. Kids Bike Helmet Giveaway – A kids bike helmet will be given away to ten (10) winners at random through a drop-box registration process. E-reader Giveaway – An e-reader will be given away at random to one winner through an online Facebook registration process. No substitution for the prize by the winner. Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Prizes are not transferable prior to award. Taxes associated with the acceptance of the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.
JUDGING: The recipients will be selected by a team of Sponsor’s representatives (“Judges”) from among all of the eligible entries received by Sponsor. The Winner (s) will be selected by the Judges as random. Sponsor’s selection of the Winner (s), interpretation of these Official Rules, and decisions on all matters relating to this Contest are final.
ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.
GENERAL: Sponsor reserves the right to cancel this Promotion without notice for any reason at its sole discretion. Acceptance of an offered prize by the Grand Prize Winner constitutes permission to use any of such person’s name, likeness, biographical information, and promotion submission for advertising and publicity, without compensation, unless prohibited by law.
DISCLAIMERS: Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Sponsor be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the act of submitting an entry, or inability to do so, including due to any and all technical malfunctions for any reason whatsoever, or otherwise participating in any aspect of this Contest or out of any breach of any warranty. The Winner( s) shall bear all risk of injury, defect, loss or damage to or from prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the appearance, safety, usefulness, or performance of any prize. This exclusion or limitation of liability will not apply to the extent that any applicable statute prohibits such exclusion or limitation of liability.
SPONSOR: Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, 6950 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
Facebook posts will be chosen at random between August 1 and August 5. Gift cards valid for one free entrée will be mailed to the chosen fans who posted and can be redeemed once recieved through October 31, 2011.
OFFICIAL 2011 Friendship Day RULES
THIS CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO ADULTS 18 AND OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this Contest.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries for the 2011 Friendship Day Promotion (“Promotion”) are open only to adults 18 and older at the time of entry who are legal residents of the State of Colorado. Officers, directors, employees and agents of Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC (“Sponsor”), its affiliated companies and agencies, licensed retailers and wholesalers, and the immediate families of each, are not eligible. One entry per person. Void where prohibited by law.
HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter the Contest. By Facebook: To enter, Post on the Garbanzo Facebook page (Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill) explaining why your best friend deserves a free entrée from Garbanzo. FB posts must be received no earlier than 12:00 a.m., Mountain Time, on August 1, 2011 and received no later than 11:59 p.m., Mountain Time, on Friday, August 5, 2011. By Mail: To enter by mail, hand print (or type) your name, address (no P.O. Boxes), day and evening phone numbers with area code, email address (if any), age and the phrase “2011 Friendship Day” on a 3″ x 5″ piece of paper and attach it to your statement explaining why your best friend is the best and mail it in a hand-addressed envelope to Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, 6950 S. Tucson Way, Centennial CO 80112, Attn: GMG Friendship Day. Mail-in entries must be postmarked no later than August 7, 2011. One entry per hand-addressed outer envelope. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible or misdirected entries, or entries that cannot be processed due to phone, network, electronic or computer software or hardware failure, or other technical failures of any kind. Proof of sending or mailing does not constitute proof of receipt. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. By submitting an entry or statement, you accept all contest rules and agree to be bound by the decisions of Sponsor, which will be final in all matters.
PRIZE: Gift Cards valid for one entrée at Garbanzo will be handed out at random to the group of participants. No substitution for the prize by the winner. Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Prizes are not transferable prior to award. Taxes associated with the acceptance of the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.
JUDGING: The recipients will be selected by a team of Sponsor’s representatives (“Judges”) from among all of the eligible entries received by Sponsor. The Winner (s)will be selected by the Judges based on the following criteria: the FB post or statement focusing on being a great person and a great best friend. Sponsor’s selection of the Winner (s), interpretation of these Official Rules, and decisions on all matters relating to this Contest are final.
ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.
GENERAL: Sponsor reserves the right to cancel this Promotion without notice for any reason at its sole discretion. Acceptance of an offered prize by the Grand Prize Winner constitutes permission to use any of such person’s name, likeness, biographical information, and promotion submission for advertising and publicity, without compensation, unless prohibited by law.
DISCLAIMERS: Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Sponsor be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the act of submitting an entry, or inability to do so, including due to any and all technical malfunctions for any reason whatsoever, or otherwise participating in any aspect of this Contest or out of any breach of any warranty. The Winner( s) shall bear all risk of injury, defect, loss or damage to or from prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the appearance, safety, usefulness, or performance of any prize. This exclusion or limitation of liability will not apply to the extent that any applicable statute prohibits such exclusion or limitation of liability.
SPONSOR: Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, 6950 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
April 27, 2011 is a very important day… it’s Administrative Professional’s Day! We know that there are a lot of great people that work hard every day to keep the office running smooth (which isn’t an easy thing to do). So, we want YOU to tell us about your adinistrative professional… tell us how they support you, tell us how they always do what’s best for everyone, tell us why they are GREAT! Visit our Twitter Page and tweet (nominate) your administrative professional with 140 characters or less. We want fun, creative, genuine tweets about all of the great office professionals out there! The winning administrative professional will recieve a FREE Entree from Garbanzo each week for one year, and, they will get a special visit from Mr Bean on their special day! Contest runs from April 4 – Aoril 20, 2011. Tweet to us today!
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OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
TH S CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO ADULTS 18 AND OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this Contest.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries for the 2011 Administrative Professionals Day Contest (“Contest”) are open only to adults 18 and older at the time of entry who are legal residents of the State of Colorado. Officers, directors, employees and agents of Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC (“Sponsor”), its affiliated companies and agencies, licensed retailers and wholesalers, and the immediate families of each, are not eligible. One entry per person. Void where prohibited by law.
HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter the Contest. By Twitter: To enter, Tweet in 140 characters or less on the Garbanzo Twitter page (Garbanzogrill) explaining why your administrative professional is the best and deserves to win the 2011 Administrative Professionals Contest. Tweets entries must be received no earlier than 12:00 a.m., Mountain Time, on April 4, 2011 and received no later than 11:59 p.m., Mountain Time, on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. By Mail: To enter by mail, hand print (or type) your name, address (no P.O. Boxes), day and evening phone numbers with area code, email address (if any), age and the phrase “2011 Administrative Professionals Day Contest” on a 3″ x 5″ piece of paper and attach it to your maximum 140 character statement explaining why your administrative professional is the best and deserves to win the 2011 Administrative Professionals Contest and mail it in a hand-addressed envelope to Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, 6950 S. Tucson Way, Centennial CO 80112, Attn: GMG Admin Day. Mail-in entries must be postmarked no later than April 20, 2011. One entry per hand-addressed outer envelope. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible or misdirected entries, or entries that cannot be processed due to phone, network, electronic or computer software or hardware failure, or other technical failures of any kind. Proof of sending or mailing does not constitute proof of receipt. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. By submitting an entry or statement, you accept all contest rules and agree to be bound by the decisions of Sponsor, which will be final in all matters.
PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize Winner from the State of Colorado will receive a FREE Entrée once a week for a year card (approximate retail value $375.00). No substitution for the prize by the winner. Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Prizes are not transferable prior to award. Taxes associated with the acceptance of the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.
JUDGING: The Grand Prize Winner will be selected by a team of Sponsor’s representatives (“Judges”) from among all of the eligible entries received by Sponsor. The Grand Prize Winner will be selected by the Judges based on the following criteria: the maximum 140 character Tweet or statement focusing on being genuine, compassionate and honest in the workplace and demonstrating a commitment to do the right thing all of the time. Sponsor’s selection of the Grand Prize Winner, interpretation of these Official Rules, and decisions on all matters relating to this Contest are final.
WINNER NOTIFICATION: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be notified via the communication information provided at the time of submission on Monday, April 25, 2011. Winner must respond by Tuesday, April 26, 2011 to receive personal delivery of prize on April, 27, 2011.
ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.
GENERAL: Sponsor reserves the right to cancel this Contest without notice for any reason at its sole discretion. Acceptance of an offered prize by the Grand Prize Winner constitutes permission to use any of such person’s name, likeness, biographical information, and Contest entry for advertising and publicity, without compensation, unless prohibited by law.
DISCLAIMERS: Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Sponsor be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the act of submitting an entry, or inability to do so, including due to any and all technical malfunctions for any reason whatsoever, or otherwise participating in any aspect of this Contest or out of any breach of any warranty. The Grand Prize Winner shall bear all risk of injury, defect, loss or damage to or from prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the appearance, safety, usefulness, or performance of any prize. This exclusion or limitation of liability will not apply to the extent that any applicable statute prohibits such exclusion or limitation of liability.
WINNERS’ LIST: To be notified of the Grand Prize Winner, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to be received by April 30, 2011 to: Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, Attn: GMG Admin Day, 6950 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
SPONSOR: Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, 6950 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
So, we are well into the new year. It’s at about this point where that healthy eating resolution is REALLY being put to the test. The truth is, the obvious healthy food options aren’t nearly as enticing if they haven’t been deep-fried, covered in ranch dressing and topped with cheese or melted chocolate. Our will power needs a support system. We need some tasty healthy items to eat and a network of other “battle of the buldge” soldiers to cheer us on. That’s why we’ve had our nutritionists create a list of 7 Tips to Eating Healthy at Garbanzo. We want to share with everyone the great benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Visit our Facebook page and see the amazing success stories that some of our customers are already sharing with us. Be one of those success stories, share your own personal healthy eating tips with us. Let’s support eachother and M-M-Make an impact!
