4TH STREET MARKET GRAND RE-OPENING
SO CAL’S FIRST VIRTUAL FOOD HALL EXPERIENCE
www.4thstreetmarket.com/tastevirtual

Downtown Santa Ana’s cool food hall, 4th Street Market is celebrating its re-opening this Saturday with the Taste of 4SM, SoCal’s first virtual food hall experience from noon to 8pm.

Some of the exclusive items that will be available this Saturday, include a Boba Flight from Loose Leaf Boba Co, Birria Burritos courtesy of Burritos La Palma, and a charcuterie board from Electric City Butcher. Workshops will also be Iive streaming.

During the market’s temporary closure due to COVID19, some of 4SM’s vendors continued to serve take-out to the local community, while Founder Ryan Chase and team used the time to revamp the entire space.

From the interior walls, key signage and branding, to the award-winning patio, every element of 4SM has been touched and given new life. Those who visit will discover new photo-worthy garden walls, signage, graphic murals, idyllic seating and more. The entire 4SM family has worked diligently to create a new and improved reality for their business, and look forward to opening their doors to the public.

"We are excited about the revamp of the market,” said 4SM founder Ryan Chase. “It has been five years since we opened so we decided it was time to make some changes and freshen some things up. The area has grown a lot, both East End and Downtown as a whole, and so has the realm of food and retail, so we wanted to continue to transform with it. In addition, we are looking forward to the completion of 24 apartment units directly above 4th St Market, the proposed $100 million apartment project across the street, the East End Skatepark, the upcoming OC Streetcar, and many other community projects in the works."

Aside from being a family-friendly and ever-evolving dining destination, visiting 4SM provides its guests with a true urban experience. With one of the only four Stussy Archive stores in the U.S. right across the street, to The Frida Cinema (the only true independent theater in OC) just a few doors down, and dozens of murals throughout the area, this food hall is surrounded by culture and creativity. 

In addition, guests can indulge in new flavors courtesy of five (5) unique eateries:

Burritos La Palma: MICHELIN Guide CA 2019 Bib Gourmand-awarded Mexican concept

Banh Xeo Boys: authentic Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepes) 

Loose Leaf Boba: fresh pressed teas, coffee and more

Munchies Vegan Deli: plant-based meats, cheeses, and sauces (by Munchie’s Vegan Diner team)

Smörgåsburger: globally-influenced gourmet burgers

Guests can continue to enjoy 4SM’s other popular tenants including mouthwatering sandwiches from Deli Station (open as early as 8:30am daily), vegan Asian-fusion from Naughty Panda, ice cream ‘sammies’ by Chunk-N-Chip, plant-based Mexican staples by La Vegana Mexicana, Southwest-inspired goods from Alta Baja Market, island flavors from Faka’s Island Grill, signature seafood entrées by Mar, classic halal food from Buqqa Mediterreanean Grill, as well as high quality meats and more from Santa Ana’s Electric City Butcher.

As part of the 4th Annual Taste of 4th Street Market event this Saturday from 12pm to 8pm, each of their vendors will offer exclusive small bites reflective of their signature menu items. There will be limited patio seating to encourage social distancing as well as live music and other entertainment taking place throughout the downtown area. It’s an opportunity to experience every flavor the market has to offer, along with the arts and culture of the Santa Ana community!

Face masks are required to visit the market day-of and/or enjoy al fresco dining.

For those looking to experience local eats at home, 4SM’s Taste of 4th Street Market Goes Virtual is the ideal option and will mimic a traditional food hall experience. Foodies can experience an exclusive family-style collaborative feast by 4SM’s vendors. These unique pairings can only be enjoyed by ordering a Taste of 4SM online through their web platform, and can be picked up curbside day-of. Pre-orders will be available leading up to the event, and can also be placed day-of on July 11. Those interested can tune in on instagram and Facebook LIVE to watch the local entertainment and more from the comfort of their home.

For anyone not yet comfortable visiting or spending time dining in at 4th Street Market, these vendors are continuing to offer curbside and/or take-out services.

The 4th Street Market is located at 201 E. 4th Street in Santa Ana. The Taste of 4SM will take place this Saturday from 12pm to 8pm.