November Newsletter
News, updates, and fun facts about the Grain & Grit Team!
RANDOM ACTS OF CARING & KINDNESS
Community Events & Causes
#breastcancerawarenessmonth
G&G Goes Pink!
The Grain & Grit team Went pink!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all G&G locations teamed up to support Shades of Pink California, a local organization that provides monetary assistance to women who are experiencing financial distress as a result of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Pink week at the Yolk was a success!
Both teams went all out, but winner for best overall decked out pink team was Orange!
Best Decked Out Winners
Best decked out pink employee went to Hannah Oblachinski at Costa Mesa.
Best decked out pink employee at Orange was too hard to pick! So Cindi Cox, Erikka Meyer, and America all win!
All locations combined raised over $500 dollars to be donated to Shades of Pink California (WOO HOO!)
Want to continue to help?
Carnitas’ Snack Shack + The Animal Pad
Pigs N’ Pups
Carnitas’ Snack Shack had another fun adoption event with The Animal Pad!
The event created an opportunity for foster dogs to find their forever homes. Plus, there was a dog menu, cocktails named after the foster dogs, and a portable bar and grill where a percentage of sales went to TAP! Did you know that any dog that gets adopted from TAP will eat for free for LIFE?! Interested in adopting or donating?
You’re totally Our Type!
Grain & Grit is teaming up with the San Diego Blood Bank this month at the Little Italy Food Hall on November 11th! Not only did our team fill up slots for an entire bus, but we are almost filled up for the SECOND bus (woo-hoo!).
Donors get a custom blood drive shirt, plus specials from Not Not Tacos and Graze by Sam. Learn more here.
Interested in donating? There are still a couple spots left!
A LOOK INTO PASSION & PERSEVERANCE
TEAM MEMBER STORIES AND GUEST HIGHLIGHTS
Shout Out: Bill Walsh
I wanted to give a shout out to our Graze OG, Bill Walsh! After realizing how busy our Tequila Thursday margarita flights are flying, Bill has spent the last couple days intently making sure that there are no hiccups in our Thursday night service, even though he doesn’t typically work those nights. Not only has he been killing it on prebatching for the team, but he’s been maintaining ticket times and closing up the bar efficiently. Bill really holds the “one team, one dream” philosophy with honor and it shows in his work ethic, his strive to educate himself with company standards & policies, and the way he encourages other team members to be better. I couldn’t be more proud to call him my team member & my friend!
- Emily Royer
“Bill really holds the “one team, one dream” philosophy with honor and it shows in his work ethic, his strive to educate himself with company standards & policies, and the way he encourages other team members to be better.”
Team Member Spotlight
What’s new with our G&G fam?!
Congrats Brian!
You know him. You love him. And now, you should congratulate him! Brian has been promoted to the new manager at Little Italy Food Hall! Brian’s restaurant career started when he was 16 as a cook at Pizza Hut in El Cajon and instantly fell in love with the food industry. He spent a bulk of his experience working in various butcher shops and eventually found his way to Carnitas’ Snack Shack, working up from a line cook. He loves the Space Jam Grilled Cheese, which he helped put on the Carnitas’ menu! His new favorite items include the Marinated Lamb taco and Shrimp Udon Salad. Welcome to the Food Hall team, Brian!
Welcome Livia!
Help us welcome Livia, Grain & Grit's newest Marketing Coordinator! Livia grew up in Italy with an American mom and a Spanish dad. She attended an American University in Rome, then moved to Chicago for two years. Livia loves to wind down with an hour of yoga, a book, and a cold glass of her favorite wine. "I'm so grateful to be part of an amazing team and to work passionately for my biggest love: food!"
Congrats Camryn!
With good eats comes great responsibility! Congratulations to Camryn, our newest brand ambassador for EATS by Sam! Camryn will be snapping close ups of all the deliciousness going on at EATS, along with the behind-the-scenes action. Be sure to say hi next time you stop by EATS for a tasty Samburger or Samwich!
Welcome Adriana!
We are excited to welcome a new member to the G&G family, Adriana, as the assistant manager of Broken Yolk Orange! Adriana didn’t know what she was getting herself into when she started culinary arts school, but she quickly learned that she has a passion for food! She loves hanging out with friends, hiking, and finding positive ways to live life like yoga, watching movies with the family, and playing with her fur babies. Be sure to say hello next time you are getting your brunch on!
Restaurant Highlights
STAY UP TO DATE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING
Good Eats
EATS by Sam is NOW OPEN!
Eats by Sam had a great opening, starting with a Friends and Family event to get the team ready and warmed up! EATS by Sam is now open for delivery and takeout from Samburgers and Samwiches to start. Guests can also order food and enjoy it on the harbor side patio or in the expansive courtyard. Be sure to check out (and drool over) the menu at eatsbysam.com!
Fall is here!
The Broken Yolk Cafe is back with it’s fall menu. Tis’ the season to stuff your face with the Sky High Pumpkin Pie and warm up to a Pumpkin Spice Latte or Caramel Apple Mimosa. Be sure to check out the newly renovated space at the Broken Yolk Cafe Orange while you are at it! The team has been CRUSHING it and their guests are so happy to have the BYC team back in biz.
Breakfast All Day!
Not Not Tacos’ November special is going to make everyone’s morning a little brighter. Served all day for the entire month!
Breakfast All Day
soyrizo | hash browns | scrambled eggs | peppers | onions | mushrooms | monterey jack cheese | chipotle cream | green onions
Graze with friends
Graze by Sam will be offering a Thanksgiving party pack. They do all of the work, you eat all of the cheese! Keep an eye out for the Graze charcuterie board + wine bundle that you can pre-order to have ready to go for your Thanksgiving festivities!
Tacos + beer + Football
Carnitas’ Snack Shack has tailgate boxes + beer buckets, available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Taco, burrito, and nacho boxes are eagerly waiting to be scarfed down! Head to Carnitas’ to watch some football on their mega screen TVs, or order delivery to enjoy at home.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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PICTURING: Sam + The Nashville Hot | 737 LIKES
🌮 Happy National Taco Day! 🌮 (well, isn't EVERY day taco day?) By popular demand, the Nashville Hot Chicken is now available on our daily menu! Tell us what your favorite taco is! 👇 👇 👇
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
KUSU News : Eats by Sam
NBC 7 San DIego : EATS by Sam
ABC 10 News : Eats by Sam
San Diego Union Tribune : Eats by Sam
San Diego Business Journal : Carnitas’ Snack Shack
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!