Happy Tuesday, OC!
Welcome to the very first edition of North OC Digest! Where we share with the community the best spots to eat, drink, and have fun.
Our mission is to make OC more enjoyable for all those who already reside here!
We believe that it’s so easy to get lost our mundane, regular schedules. So we want to remind you that there are awesome things happening right in our backyard!
Now, in today’s edition:
The mexican restaurant WORTH THE HYPE
The perfect cafe for latte lovers
15+ events for you to enjoy this week!
— Mark Yi
Restaurant of the Week: Tacos Los Cholos
This mexican restaurant is WORTH THE HYPE
If you haven’t checked out this spot… where have you been??? Some say this is the BEST taco/burrito spot in all of OC AND there are two locations: Fullerton and Anaheim.
If you have been craving some mexican, this is your sign. Go to Tacos Los Cholos.
📍 821 State College Blvd., Anaheim CA 91806
🕓 Mon-Thu: 11:00 am - 12:00am
🕓 Fri-Sat: 11:00 am - 1:00 am
🕓 Sunday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
PS: The Fullerton location is usually less busy than the Anaheim one 😉
Click Here: To view the full menu and plan your visit!
Cafe of the Week: Arc Coffee
The perfect cafe for latte lovers
Vanilla latte? Check.
Blueberry matcha latte? Check.
Honey butter latte? Also a check!
Does anyone else feel like there’s a new cafe opening up every week in their neighborhood? Honestly, no complaints though.
Arc just opened in the Buena Park/Cypress a few months ago and it might just become my new go-to.
Here’s what people keep coming back for:
Their lattes. Especially their signatures: Honey Butter Latte and Goth Latte
Einspanners. Coffee and hojicha!
Super high quality matcha drinks
Super chill vibe
📍 10488 Valley View St Buena Park, CA 90620
🕓 Every day: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Next time you need your caffeine fix, check out Arc Coffee!
Click Here: To view the full menu and plan your visit!
Exciting Events:
Music 🎵
Holiday Organ Spectacular | 7:30PM, December 9 (Tickets)
Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Description: Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.
The Holidays with Canadian Brass | 8PM, December 10 (Tickets)
Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Description: Canadian Brass has been making spirits bright for over 50 years! This holiday season, experience the joy, warmth, and festive spirit of the holidays with the Canadian Brass. An unforgettable evening of brilliant brass music and classic holiday favorites that will fill your heart with holiday cheer, make this concert part of your holiday tradition.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukeox | 8PM, December 10 (Tickets)
Location: Grove of Anaheim
Description: The group began their travel of the length and breadth of North America headlining shows July 1st and will continue through year end, including a stop at Grove of Anaheim, Wednesday, December 10, with “MAGIC & MOONLIGHT AND MISTLETOE,” in time for the holidays. Concertgoers can expect to enter a parallel musical universe where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands” meets “Back! …To The Future.”
Tony Yazbeck | 7PM, December 11-13 (Tickets)
Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Description: Don’t miss the Broadway veteran’s spellbinding one-man show, as he invited audiences to join him on an honest, emotional journey along life’s ups and downs as told through the lyrics of classic show tunes, new standards, and dazzling tap dancing.
American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker | Times vary, December 11-21 (Tickets)
Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Description: Celebrating its 10th season at Segerstrom Center, SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Created by one of today’s most celebrated choreographers, Alexei Ratmansky, this dazzling holiday treat features ABT’s roster of superstar dancers along with gorgeous sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pacific Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony | 8PM, December 12 (Tickets)
Location: Grove of Anaheim
Description: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is a Grammy-winning American hip-hop group known for their distinctive blend of fast-paced, rhythmic rapping and melodic harmonies. They rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and left a significant mark on the hip-hop landscape with hit albums like "E. 1999 Eternal" and their tribute to mentor Eazy-E, "Tha Crossroads".
Emmanuel! A Concordia Christmas | 4PM & 7:30PM, December 13 (Tickets)
Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Description: Celebrate the Christmas season with the voices and instruments of Concordia University Irvine. This year, we are once again blessed to share our annual celebration of the Christmas season. Under the theme Emmanuel! A Concordia Christmas, Concordia’s critically-acclaimed choirs, handbells, and orchestra celebrate the season of hope and the birth of the world’s long-awaited Savior!
Community Fun🎆
OC Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM, December 12 (Free)
Location: OC Fair & Event Center – Lot D
Description: Shop local at this OC Farm Bureau certified farmers’ market featuring produce, fresh flowers, fish, hummus, honey, hot sauce and more. Some vendors also sell hot food for lunch such as tamales and tacos/burritos.
The Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market | 9AM-1PM, December 13 (Free)
Location: 303 West Palm Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
Description: The Certified Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market sources farmers from the Southern California region who hold a California Certified Producers Certificate (CPC), keeping produce local and fresh.
Buena Park Farmers Market | 9AM-2PM, December 13 (Free)
Location: 8000-8092 La Palma Ave, Buena Park, CA
Description: This busy farmers market runs year-round every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. They offer everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to flowers and leather goods.
OC Markets Holiday Flea Market | 10AM-4PM, December 14 ($1)
Location: 610 W 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Description: Come dressed in your best holiday winter fits and shop from our 30+ vendors to shop from such as Y2K clothing, accessories, tooth gems, bags, jewelry, matcha and coffee and much more! $1 Entry per person, and Pet Friendly!
Special Events🥂
3rd Annual Chumpmas with Jeff Lewis | 8PM, December 11 (Tickets)
Location: 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Will Burkart Standup | 8PM, December 10 (Tickets)
Location: 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Fight Club OC | 7PM, December 11 (Tickets)
Location: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar
Description: California's premiere combat sports show
Jay Mohr Standup | 8PM, December 11 (Tickets)
Location: 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Marlon Wayans Standup | Times vary, December 12-14 (Tickets)
Location: 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Description: Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend.
Thanks for reading the North OC Digest! Let’s chat again on Thursday!