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Orange County’s Hot Spot: The Union Market in Tustin

The Union Market at The District in Tustin is the newest hot spot in Orange County for gourmet foods, coffee, cocktails, artisan shopping and a great place to meet friends especially ones who love to indulge in sweet cups made out of chocolate chip cookies and housemade cream at The Dirty Cookie, or enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine after work at the classy and upscale, Central Bar.

Under one roof in a classic, contemporary setting with vintage aspects such as the history of Tustin in Woodsnap photos throughout the space you can drink, dine and shop from Union Market’s exciting array of vendors and look forward to new shops and eateries arriving soon. 

The collection at Union Market includes Orange County’s original artisan coffeehouse, Portola Coffee Lab that takes the art of coffee to new levels by not only hand-selecting beans, roasting, but introducing us to different brewing styles for coffees.

Kettlebar, a Southern-infused steam kettle cooking eatery is the place to find traditional Southern specialties such as seafood pan roasts, bouillabaisse, jambalaya, gumbo, clams and oysters on the half shell, etouffee and po’boys.

The Central Bar, is getting rave reviews for serving some of the best cocktails in OC! It’s known for its craft cocktails, exceptional wines, reasonable prices, and chic vibe. Grab a seat and let the bartenders pour you a specialty cocktail that could be a Matcha Green Tree cocktail, a collaboration with Portola Coffee; an Espresso Yourself cocktail, a collaboration with Torch S’Mores or a Sunday Funday: The Flight of the Fancy made with Uncle Val’s Gin, Cocchi Americano, Crème de Violette, Bertina, vanilla and fresh blackberry syrup on the rim.

At The Kroft you can savor comfort foods made from scratch such as market-inspired sandwiches and poutines made from hand-cut potatoes, double fried to perfection, and piled with fresh cheese curds, homemade gravies and signature toppings.

You can find flowers, spices and salts at Spice and Tulips; shop for gourmet foods items from local farmers at Farmers; print your fave photos on wood at Woodsnap; find great boho chic apparel at Luella; pick up some hand poured and natural soy candles at Artisan Candle Shop; buy sweet gifts and apparel for babies and kids at The Treehouse Shop; or find curated jewelry and unique finds such nail lacquer and ceramics at The Shangri-LA.

For those with major sweet tooths, you’ve come to the right place! You can enjoy a gourmet, handmade popsicle at Front Porch Pops; or create your own childhood fave treat at Torch S’more Co. with their handcrafted mallows grahams and chocolates; the Crepe Coop is a sensation at the Anaheim Packing District and now you can enjoy their sweet and savory crepes like you’ve never had before at Union Market, too.  Go for the OG! with bananas, strawberries, Nutella, whipped cream, slivered almonds, and vanilla bean gelato. The Dirty Cookie just revolutionized the way we eat cookies and cream. Now, you can enjoy a cookie shot, a shot glass-shaped cookie filled with housemade flavored cream, as well as a variety of other delicious baked goods.

Coming soon to Union Market: Belage Gourmet for sandwiches and bakery items; Market 2 Plate for pasta and salads; Cubed for poke; Youngstone Cheese for grilled cheese, fondue, and cheese platters; The Hatch for gourmet sliders, craft beer, and a tiki bar; Churned Creamery for ice cream; and the The OC Hit Factory, a music studio, music producer and radio station.

2493 Park Avenue in Tustin.

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