My Ballard reader Emily noticed that the sign in the window at Ballard Blocks announcing the coming arrival of Chipotle Grill (below) has since disappeared.
And sure enough, the company’s PR firm tells us Chipotle has decided to back out of the Ballard location, choosing instead to focus on new restaurants in downtown and Overlake. No word on what will take its place.
Meanwhile, Trader Joe’s opens this Friday at Ballard Blocks. To get you in the mood, Carl’s Fine Films created this funny video called, “If I made a commercial for Trader Joe’s.” It’s an “unauthorized” commercial, but you have to wonder, is it really a viral advertising campaign for TJ’s?
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