PHOTOS: Qdoba's Grand Opening

The Mexican chain's new location on Bedford Street held its official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 20.

  Town officials gathered at Qdoba last night for the blue-ribbon opening of Lexington's newest Mexican eatery. The store unofficially opened last week and is already filling tables – and plates. Last night’s Grand Opening, held at the Bedford Street eatery from 6 to 8 p.m., was organized by Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Jo Bohart and Qdoba management.    Once the ribbon was cut, everyone was rewarded with an enormous pork, chicken or beef burrito, each filled with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and/or salsa. Bohart said this gives residents, students and office workers another quick and healthy option. Those who opt for a table rather than takeout can “watch the world go by.” Fire Chief John Wilson said it gives …

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Patch Picks

What is the Most Innovative, New Business Around?

Let us know your picks in the comments below.

Each week, Lexington Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more in our Thursday feature called Patch Picks. With competition from the internet and other new forms of shopping, local businesses have to stay creative to keep customers walking through their doors. The Lexington area is certainly not immune to this phenomenon with several cutting edge businesses opening up shop over the last year or so here and in surrounding towns. With that thought in mind, we want to know who you think is the most innovative new business in and around Lexington. Tell us who is doing a great job, who you would recommended to your friends and who you find most …

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