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
With most events, concerts and festivals canceled or pivoting online
, please consider contributing to your local arts organizations or to individual artists and performers.
L.A. County s new safer at home order went into effect on Nov. 30. Check the status of any drive-through events listed before heading out as the new safety measures only allow occupants in each car from the same household.
Catch a family-friendly magic show. Ring in the holidays with Cyndi Lauper and her fabulous friends. Enjoy the best (or worst) found footage videos. Celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Sing along with the Gay Men s Chorus of Los Angeles.