Playground chef Jason Quinn’s version of a beer cart, Recess offers cocktails on tap, a couple of seats for people-watching, and some televisions for you to view while you drink. Hungry but can’t get a seat at Playground? Wander around 4th Street Market, find some grub, then get back to Recess.
201 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, (714) 486-0700; www.4thstreetmarket.com/recess.
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