Thursday, August 15, 2024

Surf Ninjas & Taco Bell Tests Nostalgic Menu Celebrating Fan-Favorites

 We got two fun ones to go after this August.

First a special event for Surf Ninjas fans.

Surf Ninjas + End of Summer Bash
Date & TimeFri, Aug 30 @ 8:00 pm
AuditoriumEagle Theatre -
 
From Vidiots:
"Co-presented by Community Programming Partner A Bunch of Savages with special guests actors Ernie Reyes Jr. and Nic Cowan
 
Hit the waves with this tubular cult classic full of magic, martial arts, brotherhood, and obviously some killer waves! Two “surfer-dude” brothers discover they are the long lost princes from an island nation. Part of their inheritance includes magically-induced martial arts prowess and seeing the future. Using their new powers, they act to overthrow the island's current dictator, a despotic madman with a metal face. This summer, grab your board and catch that sweet Surf Ninjas wave!
 
There will be special themed goodies to eat and drink and after the screening and conversation join us for big-screen karaoke and more summer fun!"
 
Secondly, you can go further out and chase the nostalgic taste of Taco Bell

From press release:

Irvine, Calif. (August 14, 2024) – Taco Bell fans in Southern California are in for a nostalgic
treat as the brand tests a curated nostalgic menu featuring products that haven’t been available
in years. The returning items are part of a menu test looking back and celebrating the most
mouth-watering, iconic hits through the decades including the fan-favorite Tostada, Green
Burrito, Meximelt, Gordita and Caramel Apple Empanada. The menu will be available at the
Barranca (2222 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606) and Brea restaurant (303 W Imperial Hwy,
Brea, CA 92821) August 15 – August 21 and the Fullerton restaurant (31 E Orangethorpe Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832) August 15 – August 19, while supplies last.
Taco Bell Through the Decades

The limited nostalgic menu includes:
• ‘60s - Tostada: The Tostada was one of Taco bell’s original menu items when it opened
its first location in 1962. It is comprised of a crispy corn tostada shell, layered with savory
refried beans, tangy red sauce, crispy lettuce and shredded cheese, for $2.19.
• ‘70s - Green Burrito: Gaining popularity in the 1970s, this luscious burrito is filled with
savory refried beans, crunchy onions, shredded cheddar cheese and green sauce made
with green chili, tomatillos, jalapeno peppers and spices, available for $2.49.
• ‘80s - Meximelt: This legendary ‘80s fave is made with freshly prepared daily pico de
gallo, a blend of three cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar & monterey jack melted with
craveable seasoned beef in a tortilla, available for $2.99.
• ‘90s - Beef Gordita Supreme: ‘90s kids remember the Gordita, which is making its
comeback for $2.99, pillowy warm flatbread filled with savory seasoned beef, cool
reduced-fat sour cream, crisp lettuce, blend of three cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar &
monterey jack and topped with diced tomatoes.
• ‘00s - Caramel Apple Empanada: Our 2000s star is a golden-brown empanada with a
crispy exterior filled with apple pieces and a flavorful creamy filling with caramel notes,
available for $2.99.