TO ORD ER Food Halls of Fame Don’t miss these award-winning dining destinations in OC and Long Beach By Sarah Mosqueda Behold, the food hall concept. A concentration of eateries, usually anchored by a bar or coffee shop, all in one hip place. But don’t mistake these marketplaces for old-fashioned food courts. Southern California food halls feature high-quality eats in a casual setting that favors the artisan bread maker or independent brewer and aims to create community. There are always new friends to meet and new flavors to discover. Choose your own culinary adventure at The Hangar at Long Beach Exchange in Long Beach, at the OC Mix at SOCO in Costa Mesa, and at one of three SteelCraft locations in Bellflower, Garden Grove and Long Beach.
Photo credit courtesy of Jay Bird’s Nashville Hot Chicken
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