I want to whisk you away with me
I want to whisk you away with me
A special occasion calls for a special place. Don’t you think? So…when we recently celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary (glup), we went to SideDoor and Five Crowns in Corona del Mar. I have a list of new spots to try, however we wanted something special, that we know well, and never disappoints. Enter Five Crowns.
It was a stellar evening. We started in their gastropub SideDoor which is a favorite of ours. We pretend we are in England or some cozy European bar. I...
It is always great when two wonderful things are paired together, and this is the case here with this announcement. On Tuesday, June 20th at 6:30pm my favorite vineyard, Rombauer in Napa Valley, and 21 Oceanfront will be presenting an exceptional Wine Dinner at their restaurant. The guest speaker escorting us through this dinner will be Dan Redman. He is the Pacific Southwest Regional Manager for Rombauer Vineyards. The cost for the four-course dinner with wine pairings is $99 per...
Have you been in lately? If not, please do drop in to enjoy a cocktail in the SideDoor and then a lovely dinner in the restaurant.
They recently completed a renovation and I just love the new touches! It is newly painted inside and out, with lush new landscaping
all the way around----from entry to patio. It is just charming!
It’s that time of year again, and Five Crowns is unveiling a creative new Spring Menu. I had the dubious...
Sadly we just learned that the Ritz Prime Seafood has closed. Here are two articles that may be of interest on other topics in the area, since the Ritz article is no more.... So Sad. Below are my personal thoughts on this....
Actually it will be two weeks long. Kicking off Monday, January 16 and continuing through Sunday, January 29, this program offers 14 days of exciting culinary offerings. From fast-casual hotspots, to elevated, upscale fine dining experiences. All participating restaurants will offer special, two-or three-course, prix fixe menus priced between $10 and $25 for lunch and $20 to $50 for dinner.
The web site is great and allows the reader to sort by cuisine, price point,...
FRENCH-STYLE SMALL PLATES AND SUBLIME ROSÉ WINES? YES PLEASE- While Americans have the Fourth of July as their “day of Independence” the French have Bastille Day celebrated 10 days later on the 14th. In celebration of this French holiday, Bistango restaurant features a special small plates “French” menu and hand-picked selection of rosés. This will be served in the Bistango Gardens, the...
Mark your calendars!! Because on May 1st, Oak Grill is unveiling their Slow Smoked Sundaze BBQ. This is a family-friendly BBQ Supper that is a perfect way to ease into the week, and this will be happening all summer long! Executive Chef Marc Johnson and his team are launching this every Sunday evening from 5 to 9:30 p.m. – starting on May 1 (exception is Mother’s Day May 8th when they will have an incredible...
It’s not brand new, but it was new to me. The Ritz Prime Seafood has launched a very creative “Social Hour”. It is Happy Hour full throttle and offers an impressive array of cuisine and cocktails. And let’s face it, who doesn’t enjoy sipping a crafty cocktail, nibbling on the chef’s favorite offerings and gazing out over the azure sea? I think I’m in heaven---not a care in the world. Take note friends, this “Social Hour” is offered...
It doesn’t even have to be a “special evening” for us to pop in and enjoy both the SideDoor Gastropub and Five Crowns Restaurant. And it is hard to believe that it was 51 years ago when Five Crowns first opened its doors right here along a very desolate stretch of Pacific Coast Highway. And for all the “history buffs” in the room (myself included) I have a bit more historic factoids on this landmark’s early beginnings toward the end of this article. It actually dates back to the...
Let’s face it, restaurants like to show off their culinary prowess and unique dining venues. And what better way to razzle and dazzle their guests than to create innovative, multi-course and value-driven menus for Newport Beach’s 10th Annual Restaurant Week! I am going to share with you some tips, tricks, and a game plan for you to get the most out of the upcoming Restaurant Week. I have also uncovered some recent “restaurant news” and menu notes too.
Beginning...