Photograph courtesy of Blinking Owl
From Blinking Owl’s holiday pop-up market to El Mercado Modern Cuisine’s new family-style takeout portions, here is our weekly guide to the latest in O.C.’s dining scene.
Blinking Owl Distillery
Santa Ana
At the distillery’s “Holiday To Go-Go” pop-up market, shop from local artisans including Dough & Arrow, 61 Hundred Bread, Small Batch Doughnuts, Uprising OC, and Tan’s Dumplings. You can also pick up Blinking Owl’s to-go cocktails, holiday gift packs, and hand sanitizer. blinkingowldistillery.com/
El Mercado Modern Cuisine
Santa Ana
You can now order family-style portions of the restaurant’s signature entrees including the chicken enchiladas, tacos ahogados, and carnitas to-go. You can even try the udon noodle soup with masa dumplings featured in our December issue. clover.com/online-ordering/el-mercado-modern-cuisine-santa-ana