Reminder: Geek 'n' Eat XIV Is TOMORROW
Preston Lee
Geek 'n' Eat XIV: Chinese/Mexican Fusion Edition is TOMORROW (Friday,
February 27th, 2009), noon, at Chino Bandito, *Chandler* location.
Look for the GnE computer/fork logo and slap on a name tag! No RSVP
necessary. All hungry geeks welcome!
Meeting Agenda
1. Geek.
2. Eat.
Announcement: http://blog.openrain.com/2009/02/18/geek-n-eat-xiv-chinesemexican-fusion-edition/
Questions/Discussion List: http://groups.google.com/group/geek-n-eat-phoenix
Preston
==== ABOUT CHINO BANDIDO ====
Chino Bandido Takee-Outee was founded in November 1990 by Frank and
Eve Collins, husband and wife. The blend of Mexican and Asian cooking
styles and flavors came about from Eve’s Chinese background and both
Frank and Eve being native Arizonans. The original store was only 1000
square feet, seated 16, and was modeled after those “hole-in-the-wall”
restaurants that Frank and Eve love. As soon as they realized that
people wanted to stay in to eat, as opposed to taking it out, they
expanded the restaurant year by year, until the restaurant grew to
over 5,000 square feet, seating about 150.
In June 2005, we finally opened the Chandler location. It is tucked
into the corner of San Marcos Square (behind the Walgreen’s) on the
southeast corner of Dobson and Chandler Blvd. With 6,000 square feet
and an outside patio, we have tried to create a spacious, comfortable
dining area. Most of the parking is on the east side of the building,
so be sure to drive around back for the closest entrance!
In the fall of 2005, New Times awarded Chino’s Best of Phoenix for
“Local Eatery We Wish Were a Chain.” On January 29, 2007, AOL users
voted Chino’s in First Place for Best of Phoenix “Cheap Eats” category.