Lantern

party + talk, open to the public this saturday night! congratulations @cornwhizzle @chpublib @CHCNAACP

Bodega BEC pop-up this weekend! Pre-order the classic breakfast sandwich or our VEG option for pickup Saturday, 9am-1pm. Grab a sidewalk cafe table and stay for a Bustelo cold brew con leche. toasttab.com/lantern/v3/

Additional tipping is not necessary, however any extra gratuity will be distributed equally amongst all hourly restaurant staff.

Friends — We are proud to announce that starting Thursday 7/8/21, we are implementing an 18% Fair Wage Charge, which helps us guarantee fair wages to our entire team - both front and back of the house. We’re proud to be a certified Orange County Living Wage Employer.

We’re sorry that we aren’t able to take⁠ reservations while we transition back to⁠ regular times. All outdoor seating on a first come, first served basis, and cocktails can be served onsite only.

Junebug | Pimm's, lemon-ginger soda, cucumber.⁠ ⁠ The beloved Phil Morrison #junebugmovie #lanternclassic. And yes, it's back on the menu for this weekend. ⁠ ⁠ Order online at the link below, OR remotely at patio or sidewalk seating when you arrive.⁠ toasttab.com/lantern/v3

Lantern classics like salt & pepper shrimp, chaat, and pork & chive dumplings. Plus crispy NC catfish, NC oysters on the half shell, hot chocolate cake, and warm yuzu pudding with local blueberries.

We're back! Starting this Thursday, 6/3, Lantern is back for takeout and limited outdoor first come, first served seating (food truck style). Thurs-Fri 5-8 pm. Pre-order for pickup online starting today at toasttab.com/lantern OR order online via QR codes at tables.

LAST CHANCE for fresh tamales, seafood cocktails and ceviches, Mexican cocktails, homemade tepache and aguas frescas from our Primavera menu. 5-8 PM. Order: toasttab.com/lantern Tamal de Los Sueños | charred pasilla chiles, cheddar, herbs in banana leaf, salsa ranchera

hasta luego PRIMAVERA! this is our last weekend, order while you still can. one of our faves stolen from the great @contramar Tostada de Pescado | NC tuna crudo, smoked chile crema Link to order is below! Today and tomorrow, 5-8 PM. toasttab.com/lantern

On the primavera menu: crispy garlic fried NC whole red snapper | salsas, refried black beans and warm tortillas. Order at the link below for this wknd! 5-8 PM. Take your order home with you or grab a seat on the patio or out front. toasttab.com/lantern

Should we save restaurants? Short answer is yes but only if we can be useful. Last week @southfoodways hosted @andreareusing for a micro-symposium talk about reimagining food as a public utility. Full video: instagram.com/tv/COskwdvHkx4…

pictured above: Totopos y Salsas | tortilla chips + three homemade salsas — fresca, verde crudo, muchos chile 🌶️🌶️🌶️

PRIMAVERA en LANTERN - part 4. More fresh tamales, whole fish, seafood cocktails and ceviches with wild NC shrimp and fish, Mexican cocktails, homemade Tepache, micheladas and aguas frescas. This Fri and Sat 5-8pm. order online: toasttab.com/lantern

Coctel de Mariscos | wild shrimp, clam, octopus, spicy tomato, avocado | GF, dairy-free | On the Primavera takeout pop-up menu tonight and tomorrow, 5-8 PM! toasttab.com/lantern to order

New cocktail on the Primavera menu this weekend! Todo Bien | mezcal, aperol, ginger, lemon. Plus cold beer, hot tamales + more. 5-8 PM this Friday and Saturday. Order : toasttab.com/lantern ps the patio is open

Friday, 5/7 | Saturday, 5/8⁠ ⁠ 5:00-8:00 PM⁠ ⁠ *ONLINE ORDERING ONLY*⁠ ⁠ Take your order home or grab a seat at one of our outdoor tables. Seating is first come, first served. Some cocktails, as indicated, must be consumed on site. ⁠

from Lantern chefs Miguel Torres, Rosa Galvan, Oscar Zamora, Martin Vargas, Hector Gonzalez, Vianeidi Rodriguez and Maria Lopez, featuring dishes from Guanajuato, Veracruz and Morelos. ⁠ Pre-order for pickup online starting today: toasttab.com/lantern ⁠

Join us again this Fri and Sat nights for a takeout pop-up Primavera menu (pt. 3). More fresh tamales made with Masienda masa, seafood cocktails and ceviches with wild NC shrimp & fish, Mexican cocktails, homemade Tepache, micheladas and aguas frescas.⁠ toasttab.com/lantern