May Newsletter
News, updates, and fun facts about the Grain & Grit Team!
A LOOK INTO PASSION & PERSEVERANCE
TEAM MEMBER STORIES AND GUEST HIGHLIGHTS
Shout out to our awesome team!
We just want to give a HUGE shout out to our entire Front of House and Heart of House team at all of our locations! While things are starting to get back to normal, there are still a lot of challenges to face. We recognize the passion and perseverance you are all demonstrating and are grateful to have such a strong team in our restaurants.
Keep Crushing It!
New (delicious) series alert!
We’re giving you a sneak peek into what #GGCeats 😎These are our team members personalized spins on some of of our favorite dishes!
follow us on @grainandgritcollective to discover our team’s delicious choices!
We want to see more of your creations!
Send a photo and description to thegritty@ourggc.com
WE ARE HIRING!
Have any friends or family looking for a job? We are hiring for all positions. See if they are a good fit for our awesome team!
A few amazing reviews from a few amazing guests
5 star (Not Not Tacos): Sam the Cooking Guy. Holy Toledo!!! Best "not" tacos...ever! We tried the Nashville Hot and Korean BBQ. Soooo delicious and insanely addicting. Totally worth checking out and making this a staple to visit if from out of town. Super close to airport, awesome vibes in heart of Little Italy, and just an amazing experience all around.
5 star (Samburgers, Seaport Village): The food was wonderful! The staff is super friendly and helpful. I can’t wait to go back
5 star (Broken Yolk Café, Costa Mesa): My absolute favorite brunch spot!! Staff is absolutely amazing especially Hannah! Every-time I'm here I feel at home I definitely recommend stopping by! Grab a bottle of champagne or a flight and enjoy!
5 star (Broken Yolk Café, Orange): Marco and Manuel had fantastic customer service and the food was fantastic. Thank you!
5 star (Graze By Sam): One waitress. Sloan. If I had a business I'd BEG her to work for me! Come to Graze by Sam and see for yourself, Trust me she's awesome.
5 star (Carnitas’ Snack Shack): It was my last day in San Diego and I stopped by this restaurant at the waterfront on my way to the airport. First, their location is really nice because there's a lot of outdoor seating areas which have a great view of the water, the Midway, and the modern buildings of San Diego. Now for the food. I ordered the Smokey Pig and Garlic Fries and I must say, this was my favorite meal during my trip in the city!
Team Member Spotlight
What’s new with our G&G fam?!
this month’s feature: louie!
This month our team appreciation post goes to the one and only Louie!
Louie is one of the hardest working people out there! His positivity and light brings a GREAT vibe to work everyday! We are so lucky to have him around to manage our team.
Louie is certainly one of a kind and of course, irreplaceable! #oneteamonedreamonevibe - right, Lou?👏
Team Member Shout Out
“Thank you for working as hard as you do and for always trying to keep a smile even if it’s under a mask in the middle of a tornado”
“I’d like to take a little moment to thank all the BYC staff for all the hard work they’ve been doing both in Costa Mesa and in Orange. Even as short handed as we’ve been at times due to random circumstances or people not wanting to come back to work, you’ve given it your all every single day. Adjusting from not being open and doing only to-go’s to now being even busier than we were before but with less hands to help. Thank you for working as hard as you do and for always trying to keep a smile even if it’s under a mask in the middle of a tornado. I’m proud to be part of this team.”
Restaurant Highlights
STAY UP TO DATE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING
BYC Buena Park Coming Soon!
The G&G and BYC team has been working hard on our new Broken Yolk Location in Buena Park! We are BEYOND excited to see the finish project on this one. We are Now Hiring for all positions for this new location. Know anyone in the area looking for an awesome job? Have them apply now!
SAMBURGERS + beer
Name a better duo…😆Check out our beer selection over at Samburgers and keep following us to get the scoop on our burger+beer pairings!
New Board, Who This?
Graze celebrated Mother’s Day by launching a brand new Brunch Board! Filled with Avocado Toast, Smoked Pull Pork Deviled Eggs, a variety of meats and cheeses, plus a spread of accompaniments. Let’s just say Moms were celebrating the right way on Sunday!
Available Sundays 10am - 2pm
cinco de mayo at carnitas
Also BIG shoutout to our team over at Carnitas’ Snack Shack for absolutely killing it on Cinco De Mayo! 🎉 It was awesome to see so many guests celebrate with drinks and our delicious snacks! 🍹
Don’t forget! Carnitas’ Anniversary is coming up! Stay tuned for awesome details about our celebrations, plus a whole new look is in the works at Embarcadero!)
not not Taco of the month
It’s getting HOT in here! Come get a taste of our Hot Dog Taco, made with new york 'dirty water' style onions, mustard and more crispy onions!
available in-store and online ordering only
the bar is back!
Little Italy Food Hall’s Bar is back open! Come and grab a long overdue drink. All of the craft cocktails were created by our very own bartenders!
Click here to find out more!
BYC In Action!
Check out the Broken Yolk team in action, whipping out mouth watering plates!
Thanks Geoffrey Sixta for sharing the fun video!
Check out the video here
SOCIAL MEDIA
POST OF THE MONTH
big buns!
Submitted by: the g&G crew
As we reach Samburgers’ first month at the Little Italy Food Hall, we just wanted to take a moment to thank the whole crew who made it possible and absolutely KILLED IT! We are so grateful for this awesome team!
STAY IN THE KNOW!
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Grain & Grit Values
CARING & KINDNESS: Is treating your Team Members and Leaders with respect, going that extra mile to be hospitable with guests, and contributing to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.
AUTHENTICITY: Is being your true, genuine self. It is how your words and actions influence your relationships.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Is holding yourself and your peers to a certain expectation. It is about reaching for goals, follow through, and ownership of results as a team.
PERSEVERANCE: Is working hard toward what you believe in with a commitment to reach your goals regardless of obstacles.
PASSION: Is being proud and excited about what you do every day. It is finding purpose in your role and having a genuine, infectious, positive attitude.
Did you Catch that?
Press Announcements
What Now Los Angeles | Broken Yolk Cafe Buena Park
Pacific San Diego | Samburgers Little Italy
San Diego Union Tribune: The Dish | Samburgers Little Italy
HARDSHIP RELIEF FUND
At Grain & Grit, we believe in caring and kindness. The Grain & Grit Hardship Relief Fund was built to raise funds to help our G&G family in need.
LET’S HEAR IT!
Have ideas on we can make our guest or team member connections even better? We want to hear it!