Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The 'Elito 8' will go head-to-head in four brackets, beginning on 'Selection Monday.'
Now burrito fans as well as basketball fans have a reason to get "mad" this March. Cal-mex chain and Prince George's favorite California Tortilla has launched an 'Elito 8' competition to determine the next limited-time menu offering. During the NCAA-style showdown, CalTort fans can vote for eight possible menu items in four brackets, leading up to the semi-finals and culminating with an April 5 championship. The "Elito 8" are being revealed "Selection Monday," March 18, on Facebook and the California Tortilla website. Each online vote will be counted as an entry into a drawing for a catered NCAA Championship viewing party for 20. The winner will be announced April 6, just in time for the big game. Competiting for a coveted limited-time …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The results are in, and Obama's Chicken Teriyaki Luau Bowl claimed a sweeping victory over Romney’s Mexican Mitt-Loaf Bowl.
California Tortilla asked their patrons to vote with their tastebuds this election season, and the results are in. The restaurant chain, which has a location in Bowie Town Center, debuted its 2012 Presidential Burrito Bowls in August. On Monday, the chain announced that Obama’s Chicken Teriyaki Luau Bowl had claimed a sweeping victory over Romney’s Mexican Mitt-Loaf Bowl, including "swing state" victories in Virginia and Pennsylvania. California Tortilla Chief Operating Officer and head chef Keith Goldman developed the bowls after researching the candidates’ backgrounds and food preferences, according to a release announcing the promotion. The Obama bowl, which features Mexican rice, grilled chicken, Teriyaki sauce, stir-fry vegetables, …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Local businesses help gauge the election through food and drink.
While choosing a candidate to vote for in the 2012 presidential campaign may seem daunting to some people, businesses in the area want to make sure that you are well-fed and well-caffeinated (and maybe even help predict the outcome) as you debate your selection. BGR: The Burger Joint Reviving its popular campaign from 2008, BGR began offering menu selections celebrating the candidates’ hometowns. BGR has locations in Bethesda, Potomac, Columbia and Gaithersburg. California Tortilla The popular Mexican restaurant has taken a slightly different tactic, honoring the candidates' personal lives: California Tortilla has locations in Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Olney, Annapolis and Potomac. Click here to read more about …
