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Friday, October 28, 2011

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY (YOUR HALLOWEEN OFFER) - 10.29.11



Happy Halloween Everyone!

We decided to mix it up this time, by sending an email blast on a weekend and offering this Holiday "BOGO" for two (2) days (Sunday, October 30, 2011 and Halloween, Monday, October 31, 2011)

Also, if you use Facebook, please check in with our Fan Page for weekly contests and Erik's News!

And coming soon..the return of Erik's Classic Holiday Sandwich! Look for it November 8, 2011!

Gift Cards and Pot Belly Perks Points are also on the way early next week for previous winners!

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY: October 29, 2011 ("Your Halloween Offer")

For this Goo Times Giveaway we will be giving away five (5) ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Cards!

And mixing up our "tradition," the first person to post and our "best comment" winner will each receive one (1), twenty-five ($25.00) Gift Card!

However, we will also be "distributing" ten (10) FREE Pot Belly Perks Points to everyone who posts and did not win a Gift Card! (we will also now be following up with an email to let you know that your Gift Card has been sent out and/or Points added to your Card)

The ten dollar ($5.00) Gift Cards will be given away via a drawing!

Your Halloween Offer! For this Goo Times Giveaway, which Sandwich with Character would make the best Halloween Costume!

All comments received after 10am on Saturday, October 29, 2011 will be eligible for the drawing. Those comments received after 9pm on Monday, October 31, 2011 will not be eligible.

For example, I Raging Bull would be me, cause I look good! : )

Winners will be picked at random based on comments left below. Please check back in with the Goo Times to see if you are a winner!


Thanks!
Till Next Time...


And Now...Without further "a goo" our 10/20/11 Winners!



OUR "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS GREAT COMMENT WINNER IS...(thank you again for the wonderful comments, so many great ones!)


  • Anonymous
Every time I go to Erik’s I enjoy of the friendly environment, the menu is excellent, healthy and original. I like every single item on the menu, especially the salads; but most important Erik’s menu helped me to keep track of the calories. This summer my husband and I treat ourselves as often as we could having lunch or diner at Erick’s. My favorite salad is Shrimp Louie (very low calories) and my husband’s favorite are the gorgonzola salad and the torta de barbacoa; very traditional mexican sandwich with all ingredients and traditional flavors. Thank you Erik’s DeliCafé. Looking forward to flavor your soups this Fall and Winter.
Thank you for the wonderful post! We are glad you enjoy the Shrimp Louie salad, it was a What's New item that we brought back to our permanent menu! (and as an "fyi" the same may occur with the BBQ Pulled Pork, just don't let anyone know you heard this rumor from the Goo Times!)


FIRST POST WINNER

FIVE DOLLAR ($5.00) GIFT CARD WINNERS
  1. Shae
  2. CruzMark
  3. Bekah R
  4. Becca W
  5. Dawn
  6. Arlene
  7. Shirley P
  8. Jeff S.
  9. CHester
  10. Dee

POT BELLY PERKS POINTS WINNER (as a "thank you" to everyone who posted and for all those who have been patient with the program, everyone who posted (omitting those who won above) will receive 10 FREE Points! Please email thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com your Card Number!

Please also check out our brand new registration/log in page! Click Here!

  1. SandySnippets
  2. brandv
  3. shortydx52
  4. faith 737
  5. m.p.
  6. Rachel
  7. Andrea and/or Jeff
  8. JJTrader
  9. Anonymous ("Ciao...")
  10. John W.
  11. Shirley P

As always, if you are a winner please email (with your Card Number): thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com


Till Next Time...




Thursday, October 20, 2011

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY (FALL INTO FLAVOR) - 10.20.11



We first want to give a big Goo Times THANK YOU to everyone who left such wonderful comments. We appreciate the well wishes and congratulations!

Also, if you use Facebook, please check in with our Fan Page for weekly contests and Erik's News!

And coming soon...a special Erik's Email Club Halloween offer and the return of Erik's Classic Holiday Sandwich in November!

Please also contact us if you have not received a Gift Card (however, we've followed via email for the past couple contests if you had emailed the Goo Times with a mailing address)!

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY: October 20, 2011 ("Fall Into Flavor")


For this Goo Times Giveaway we will be giving away ten (10) five dollar ($5.00) Gift Cards!

And continuing our "tradition," the first person to post and our "best comment" winner will each receive one (1), ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Card!

However, we will also be "distributing" ten (10) FREE Pot Belly Perks Points to everyone who posts and did not win a Gift Card! (we will also now be following up with an email to let you know that your Gift Card has been sent out and/or Points added to your Card)

The five dollar ($5.00) Gift Cards will be given away via a drawing!

Fall Into Flavor! For this Goo Times Giveaway, please let us know which current What's New item you enjoy!


All comments received after 11am on Thursday, October 20, 2011 will be eligible for the drawing. Those comments received after 5pm on Monday, October 24, 2011 will not be eligible.

For example, I Raging Bull keep coming back to the Banh Mi! I hear great things about the Roman Holiday, however it's been Banh Mi or bust for me!

Winners will be picked at random based on comments left below. Please check back in with the Goo Times to see if you are a winner!

Thanks!
Till Next Time...

And Now...Without further "a goo" our 9/15/11 Winners!


OUR "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS GREAT COMMENT WINNER IS...(thank you again for the wonderful comments, so many great ones!)

  • Andrea and/or Jeff

Happy Anniversary Erik's! I'll definitely come help celebrate tomorrow! My favorite Erik's sandwich of all time was the Sunset Special. One time I met Erik himself at the Aptos location, and he said it was his favorite too! But now it's gone. Sadness. But hey, can't stay away! I love the Turkey Walnut Pesto, and the Raging Bull has been a favorite also - but the 3 new sandwiches might give them a run for their money -- they are all super! Went in with the whole family and we mixed and matched and it was hard to decide which was best. And did the person above perhaps get the Banh Mi chili sauce on the Barbacoa? That sounds like an awesome idea! Here's to 38 more at least! -Andrea

This was definitely one of the harder "best comments" to pick since they were all so great! However, thank you Andrea for the great comment, we love the reference to the Sunset Special (maybe bring it back as a What's New item somewhere down the line), meeting Erik and the "change up" with the Barbacoa (adding chili sauce to the sandwich sounds intriguing...)


FIRST POST WINNER


TWENTY - FIVE DOLLAR ($25.00) GIFT CARD WINNERS

  1. Second Alto
  2. marie powell

POT BELLY PERKS POINTS WINNER (as a "thank you" to everyone who posted and for all those who have been patient with the program, everyone who posted (omitting those who won above) will receive 10 FREE Points! Please email thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com your Card Number!

Please also check out our brand new registration/log in page! Click Here!

  1. shortydx52
  2. Shirley P
  3. Vic
  4. Debra M.
  5. John W
  6. sclark
  7. Becca W
  8. The Wests
  9. Anonymous ("Erik --...")
  10. faith 737
  11. blake5r
  12. Sandy
  13. Anonymous ("My baby...")
  14. Dawn
  15. Susan S
  16. Pickled Beets
  17. Rachel
  18. oclarke
  19. Foundation Citizen

As always, if you are a winner please email (with your Card Number): thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com


Till Next Time...




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Thursday, September 15, 2011

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY (CELEBRATING 38 YEARS - SEE YOU TOMORROW) - 9.15.11



"Goo" Afternoon Everyone!

This weekend Erik's is celebrating thirty-eight (38) years! We hope you stop by tomorrow to take advantage of our "Birthday Celebration!"

In celebration, we wanted to share a collage of "old school" pictures:



A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY: September 15, 2011 ("Celebrating 38 Years")

For this Goo Times Giveaway we will be giving away two (2) $25.00 Gift Cards!

And continuing our "tradition," the first person to post and our "best comment" winner will each receive one (1), ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Card!

However, we will also be "distributing" ten (10) FREE Pot Belly Perks Points to everyone who posts and did not win a Gift Card! (we will also now be following up with an email to let you know that your Gift Card has been sent out and/or Points added to your Card)

The twenty - five ($25.00) Gift Cards will be given away via a drawing!

Celebrating 38 Years! For this Goo Times Giveaway, please let us know what your favorite "Sandwich With Character" (or wrap/entree salad/soup) is!


All comments received after 3pm on Thursday, September 15, 2011 will be eligible for the drawing. Those comments received after 5pm on Monday, September 19, 2011 will not be eligible.

For example, I Raging Bull am betraying my namesake and going with the R.E.O. Speedwagon! (somewhere a Raging Bull sandwich sheds a sprout)

Winners will be picked at random based on comments left below. Please check back in with the Goo Times to see if you are a winner!

Thanks!
Till Next Time...

And Now...Without further "a goo" our 8/26/11 Winners!


OUR "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS GREAT COMMENT WINNER IS...

  • Sandy Nevels said...

Hiiiiiiiii!!!!

I love Erik's Deli Sandwiches. I'm lucky enough to live practically right around the corner from one. I love how they're fresh and tasty, as well as so creative. I always have a hard time picking just one sandwich. Lucky for me my son & I both come along, so I can always sample just a bite of their sandwiches. :)
I had myself a Bahh Mi, wow that's all I gotta say!
I'm quite the chatter bug when it comes to the social media...Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Yelp...I'm into them all. It's amazing when a business manager recognizes you from a review you've written online. Quite flattering, I must say!

Until next time...

Thank you Sandy for the wonderful and informative comment! We appreciate the feedback!

We also wanted to take a moment to address PickledBeets comment: PickledBeets, do you mind emailing the Goo Times with the location you visited? We'd like to follow up with the location, because our goo and cheese portions have not changed and we'd like to get to the bottom of this! Please also know, that we would never reduce our portion size in an attempt to lower calorie counts. While we certainly are always looking for ways to reduce calorie counts, it will never be done at the expense of portion size or taste!

FIRST POST WINNER


FIVE-DOLLAR ($5.00) GIFT CARD WINNERS

  1. Kristina
  2. Foundation Citizen
  3. sclark
  4. faith 737
  5. John W.
  6. Melissa JB
  7. Marie P.
  8. Debra M.
  9. Mabel
  10. JJTrader

POT BELLY PERKS POINTS WINNER (as a "thank you" to everyone who posted and for all those who have been patient with the program, everyone who posted (omitting those who won above) will receive 10 FREE Points! Please email thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com your Card Number!

Please also check out our brand new registration/log in page! Click Here!

  1. shortydx52
  2. PickledBeets
  3. Anonymous ("How does one...")
  4. Anonymous ("It's all good!")

As always, if you are a winner please email (with your Card Number): thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com


Till Next Time...




Friday, August 26, 2011

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY (JOIN THE CONVERATION) - 8.26.11

"Goo" Afternoon Everyone!

If you haven't done so already, please give our What's New items a try!

If you were a winner (or posted last time), Gift Cards are in the mail and your Pot Belly Perks Points will be added! (if you have questions about Points or want to double check your balance please do not hesitate to Contact Us)

Thank you also for the comments! The comments for "Your Passport to Flavor" were great and definitely brought a smile to Pilgrim's Progress! Who knew sandwiches could smile! : )

Hopefully you had a chance to visit some of the links on the Email! Please be sure to check out our Facebook page for more Giveaways and Erik's News!


A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY: August 26, 2011 ("Join the Conversation")

For this Goo Times Giveaway we will be mixing it up by offering ten (10) five-dollar ($5.00) Gift Cards! And continuing our "tradition," the first person to post and our "best comment" winner will each receive one (1), ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Card!

However, we will also be "distributing" ten (10) FREE Pot Belly Perks Points to everyone who posts and did not win a Gift Card! (if you do not have a Pot Belly Perks Card yet, please contact the Goo Times and we can help you out!)

The five-dollar ($5.00) Gift Cards will be given away via a drawing!

Join the Conversation! For this Goo Times Giveaway, please just leave a comment or say hi! While we'd be happy to hear your thoughts on our "What's New" items or the Social Media Platforms you use, there are no "comment requirements" for this Giveaway as it's all about "Joining the Conversation!" (that last sentence was a Pilgrim's Progress contribution he/she loves a play on words!)


All comments received after 1pm on Friday, August 26, 2011 will be eligible for the drawing. Those comments received after 5pm on Monday, August 26, 2011 will not be eligible.

For example, I Raging Bull just want to say hi! As a "sandwich with character" I'm impartial to Facebook, however, I enjoy Twitter for quick updates and as a pseudo news feed! I also want to give a "shout out" to the Roman Holiday! I tried it on Sourdough the other day and it was delicious!

Winners will be picked at random based on comments left below. Please check back in with the Goo Times to see if you are a winner!

Thanks!
Till Next Time...

And Now...Without further "a goo" our 8/16/11 Winners!


OUR "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS GREAT COMMENT WINNER IS...

  • danceswithpuns

Wow, this looks like an exciting world tour! My best friend and I plan to get out our passports, and take the tour first to our local Erik's! She's going to order the Roman Holiday, and I'm ordering the Torta de Barbacoa. Then.... we're swapping sandwich halves to try them both. That's the first leg of the world tour...

Then, later in the week, we'll take our passports to the Erik's Deli closest to Capitola Beach, and order a Banh Mi sandwich, and decide which other new one on the spur of the moment. We'll take those to go, and sit down on the benches at the seawall to imagine other far away places, and decide on the next leg of the world journey for the following weeks!

Pilgrim's Progress says, I "dance with puns" every time I put pen to paper so what's not to love about this comment! Jumping in, Raging Bull adds, thank you for the wonderful comment, we hope you enjoyed the journey!!!

FIRST POST WINNER


TEN-DOLLAR ($10.00) GIFT CARD WINNERS

  1. TomC
  2. James Ragle
  3. Sandy N.
  4. Rachel
  5. Shirley P

POT BELLY PERKS POINTS WINNER (as a "thank you" to everyone who posted and for all those who have been patient with the program, everyone who posted (omitting those who won above) will receive 10 FREE Points! Please email thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com your Card Number!

Please also check out our brand new registration/log in page! Click Here!

  1. oclarke
  2. brandy
  3. ew
  4. Dee
  5. Anonymous ("The Bahn Mi...")
  6. PickledBeets
  7. JJTrader
  8. Anonymous ("Bella, bella...")
  9. Anonymous ("Eneny, meeny...")
  10. Becca W

As always, if you are a winner please email (with your Card Number): thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com


Till Next Time...




Tuesday, August 16, 2011

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY (YOUR PASSPORT TO FLAVOR) - 8.16.11



"Goo" Late Morning Everyone!

Click Here for more information on our What's New items!

Please be sure to check your Pot Belly Perks Balance! If you emailed the Goo Times your points have been added. Gift Card Winners should also be receiving their Gift Cards shortly !

Please also visit our Facebook Page for more "Facebook Giveaways," we'd also love to hear from you regarding our new What's New items rolling out today! Click Here!

Once again, thank you everyone for the wonderful comments and feedback, it looks like the BBQ Pulled Pork was a favorite! Look for it again in the future! Please also be on the lookout for a What's New "Name Your Sandwich Contest!"


A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY: August 16, 2011 ("Your Passport to Flavor")

For this Goo Times Giveaway we will be giving away five (5) ten dollar (10) Gift Cards! And continuing our "tradition," the the first person to post and our "best comment" winner will each receive one (1), ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Card!

However, we will also be "distributing" ten (10) FREE Pot Belly Perks Points to everyone who posts and did not win a Gift Card! (if you do not have a Pot Belly Perks Card yet, please contact the Goo Times and we can help you out!)

The ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Cards will be given away via a drawing!

Fall 2011 - What's New
: for this Goo Times Giveaway, please let us know which What's New item you are looking forward to trying!

All comments received after 10:30am on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 will be eligible for the drawing. Those comments received after 12pm on Friday, August 19, 2011 will not be eligible.

For example, I Raging Bull (courtesy of getting a "sneak taste") am going to have to go for the Banh Mi. The sandwich definitely has some spice to it, but it's delicious. However, you can't go wrong with the other two (2).

Winners will be picked at random based on comments left below. Please check back in with the Goo Times to see if you are a winner!

Thanks!
Till Next Time...

And Now...Without further "a goo" our 8/4/11 Winners!


OUR "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS GREAT COMMENT WINNER IS...

  • John W. said...

Y'all pulled the pork out from under us last year and now it looks like it is time to do it again... It is a great sandwich and should remain on the forever menu. And as always it goes well with a Chili Bread Bowl.

Pilgrim's Progress loves a play on words! Sounds like John W is "chili'in" at Erik's! (at this point, Raging Bull stepped in shaking his "bread," and told Pilgrim's Progress to stop!) : )

FIRST POST WINNER


TEN-DOLLAR ($10.00) GIFT CARD WINNERS

  1. Linda L.
  2. Bobbie
  3. mp
  4. Donna S
  5. PickledBeets

POT BELLY PERKS POINTS WINNER (as a "thank you" to everyone who posted and for all those who have been patient with the program, everyone who posted (omitting those who won above) will receive 10 FREE Points! Please email thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com your Card Number!

Please also check out our brand new registration/log in page! Click Here!
  1. shakespeareprof
  2. Shirley P
  3. oclarke
  4. Sandy
  5. Rachel
  6. Anonymous ("Am I Craisy to love...")
  7. cwqnbee
  8. Foundation Citizen
  9. Mabel
  10. Becca W
  11. Susan S.
  12. zeek
  13. TomC
  14. shortydx52
  15. Anonymous ("The best sandwich place...")
  16. ian
  17. dafree
As always, if you are a winner please email (with your Card Number): thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com

Till Next Time...




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Thursday, August 4, 2011

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY (IT'S SUMMERTIME) - 8/4/11



"Goo" Afternoon Everybody!

Please be sure to check your Pot Belly Perks Balance, points have been added to your account if you had posted!

Please also check out our Facebook Page for a special Facebook Giveaway, including a preview of our upcoming What's New on August 15, 2011! Click Here!


A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY: August 4, 2011 ("It's Summertime")

For this Goo Times Giveaway we will be giving away five (5) ten dollar (10) Gift Cards! And continuing our "tradition," the the first person to post and our "best comment" winner will each receive one (1), ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Card!

However, we will also be "distributing" ten (10) FREE Pot Belly Perks Points to everyone who posts and did not win a Gift Card! (if you do not have a Pot Belly Perks Card yet, please contact the Goo Times and we can help you out!)

The ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Cards will be given away via a drawing!

It's Summertime
: for this Goo Times Giveaway, let us know which of our current "What's New" items you would like to see on our permanent menu!

All comments received after 11:15am on Thursday, August 4, 2011 will be eligible for the drawing. Those comments received after 12pm on Monday, August 8, 2011 will not be eligible.

For example, I Raging Bull am going to have to pick the BBQ Pulled Pork! We brought it back once, so why not make it a permanent item! (however, I wouldn't mind finding a "Sandwich with Character" name for the BBQ Pulled Pork!)

Winners will be picked at random based on comments left below. Please check back in with the Goo Times to see if you are a winner!

Thanks!
Till Next Time...

And Now...Without further "a goo" our 7/1/11 Winners!


OUR "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS GREAT COMMENT WINNER IS...

  • Chester said...

To go with the theme of Red, White, and Free ...
I'd like to get a bowl of Texas Jailhouse Chili (with extra red onions),
a bottle of Blueberry Fuze,
and pay for it with my free gift certificate that I win from this contest!
Yum!

Chester is a two (2) time winner! Thanks for the great comment Chester! A very "patriotic" meal!

FIRST POST WINNER


TEN-DOLLAR ($10.00) GIFT CARD WINNERS

  1. Foundation Citizen
  2. cathy
  3. brandy
  4. Marie Powell
  5. Heidi H.
  6. Luvobug

POT BELLY PERKS POINTS WINNER (as a "thank you" to everyone who posted and for all those who have been patient with the program, everyone who posted (omitting those who won above) will receive 10 FREE Points! Please email thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com your Card Number!

  1. Anonymous ("I'll take my...")
  2. Anonymous ("Love the menu...")
  3. Melissa B.
  4. Rachel
  5. TomC
  6. Kristina A.
  7. Sandy
  8. Anonymous ("Such a creature...")
  9. Becca W.
  10. John W.
  11. PickledBeets
  12. Heidi H.
  13. Mabel
  14. JJTrader
  15. Shirley P.
  16. Laura M.
  17. Dee

As always, if you are a winner please email (with your Card Number): thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com

Till Next Time...




Friday, July 1, 2011

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY (RED, WHITE & FREE): 7/1/11 (WITH 6/17/11 WINNERS)





Happy 4th of July Everyone! We are happy to announce another Holiday Buy One Get One Free Offer!

Also, Gift Cards for previous winners are in the mail and if you emailed the Goo Times recently with your Pot Belly Perks Card Number your Free Points have been added!

For this 4th of July Erik's will be maintaining minimum Holiday Hours of 11am - 7pm. However, please check with an Erik's Near You for extended Holiday Hours.

Erik's DeliCafe San Jose - Downtown will be closed on July 4, 2011.

A GOO TIMES GIVEAWAY: July 1 ,2011 ("Red, White & Free")

For this Goo Times Giveaway we will be giving away five (5) ten dollar (10) Gift Cards! And continuing our "tradition" from last time, the the first person to post and our "best comment" winner will each receive one (1), ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Card!

However, we will also be "distributing" ten (10) FREE Pot Belly Perks Points to everyone who posts and did not win a Gift Card! (if you do not have a Pot Belly Perks Card yet, the Goo Times will work with you. We are testing out Pot Belly Perks promotions and wanted to use the Goo Times and Erik's Email Club!


The ten dollar ($10.00) Gift Cards will be given away via a drawing!

Red, White & Free
: for this Goo Times Giveaway, let us know which sandwich/wrap or salad you are going to get this 4th of July!

All comments received after 1000am on Friday, July 1, 2011 will be eligible for the drawing. Those comments received after 7pm on Monday, July 4, 2011 will not be eligible.

For example, I Raging Bull am going to get a BBQ Pulled Pork in honor of the 4th! The 4th of July isn't complete without a BBQ!

Winners will be picked at random based on comments left below. Please check back in with the Goo Times to see if you are a winner!

Thanks!
Till Next Time...

And Now...Without further "a goo" our 6/17/11 Winners!


OUR "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS GREAT COMMENT WINNER IS...

I almost always go for the Pilgrim's Progress, while Dad likes to mix his up! I'm betting he'll get Turkey Walnut Pesto... or maybe the Pot Belly, Chicken Pesto, or Raging Bull! And, as always, the Chili Bread Bowl! :D

Pilgrim's Progress responds...we had so many great Father's Day comments, thank you to everyone for sharing.

FIRST POST WINNER


TEN-DOLLAR ($10.00) GIFT CARD WINNERS

  1. ldyicefire
  2. Luvobug
  3. Mabel
  4. Jame.i.e.
  5. John W.

POT BELLY PERKS POINTS WINNER (as a "thank you" to everyone who posted and for all those who have been patient with the program, everyone who posted (omitting those who won above) will receive 10 FREE Points! Please email thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com your Card Number!

  1. shortydx52
  2. Foundation Citizen
  3. Anonymous (love, love, love...)
  4. Mike
  5. ian
  6. Rachel
  7. Becca W
  8. Sandy
  9. Dee

As always, if you are a winner please email (with your Card Number): thegootimes@eriksdelicafe.com

Till Next Time...