Lantern is a marriage of Asian flavors and North Carolina ingredients sourced mainly from local farms and fisheries.
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28 Apr 2022
party talk, open to the public this saturday night! congratulations @cornwhizzle @chpublib @CHCNAACP
22 Apr 2022
"A reflection of our truth through places, people, and systems in Chapel Hill. An unapologetic archive of our feelings and emotions." We are so proud to show "Tarred Healing" by @cornwhizzle Reception Artist Talk on Sat, 4/30 from 7-9 pm. bit.ly/3vFxqsr @CHCNAACP
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19 Aug 2021
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/
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5 Jul 2021
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.
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5 Jul 2021
Additional tipping is not necessary, however any extra gratuity will be distributed equally amongst all hourly restaurant staff.
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3 Jun 2021
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
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3 Jun 2021
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.
31 May 2021
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.
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31 May 2021
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.
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15 May 2021
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
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14 May 2021
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
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12 May 2021
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
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11 May 2021
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…
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10 May 2021
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
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10 May 2021
pictured above: Totopos y Salsas | tortilla chips three homemade salsas — fresca, verde crudo, muchos chile 🌶️🌶️🌶️
7 May 2021
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
5 May 2021
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
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3 May 2021
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
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3 May 2021
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
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3 May 2021
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.
29 Apr 2021
This Fri and Sat!
12-hr beef belly barbacoa. Hot tamales. Seafood cocktails. Aguas frescas, homemade tepache, very cold beer and all the best cocktail pairings.
Pre-order: toasttab.com/lantern to-go dinners packaged ready to eat at home or to stay at our outdoor tables
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