![]() Our lasting tasting of the evening was Wild California Salmon with matchstick beets, arugula, and lemon orzo and Mishima Reserve Beef with baby leeks and red shiso. Then they served us Big eye tuna, shoyu, sesame oil and scallion chilled black tiger prawn with horseradish mayo heirloom and melon gazpacho in apple cider sorbet Cannelloni with yellow corn puree, pesto and heirloom tomato – which was my favorite of the night. The General Manager, Jim Colombo introduced himself to us and we spent a few minutes getting to know a little bit of his history and how he became involved in the world of Five Crowns.Īfter the cocktail and wine tasting, our waitress brought out the following tidbits of goodness! Steak tartare on toast points with vinaigrette and Kusshi Oysters mignonette. We found our little table in the corner and enjoyed the sights and sounds and, of course, tastes of the evening. There was a small band playing on the lawn area – where patrons stood and enjoyed their drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the standing stables. Candles were glowing in all of the windows that surround the patio. We looked around at the beautiful seating and tables and contemporary chandeliers. We were greeted by the hostess and everyone mingled as the servers passed out their newest delicacies. ![]() As we enter the patio, we passed an open air bar that is a new addition to the restaurant. We waited with several other people to be ushered to the patio area of the restaurant. The bright red front door is always so inviting – bringing you into the warmly lit waiting area. ![]() We arrived at the renowned Five Crowns on a warm, almost summer evening, just as the moon was rising over the beautifully re-designed Five Crowns sign. Re-imagined and updated, the Five Crowns of today is as vibrant and as exciting as ever! SoCal Field Trips was recently invited to experience Five Crown’s new vision through a sampling of new tastes and the opportunity to meet the “artists” behind this gem of Orange County. Though Five Crown has an “Old World” charm, it hasn’t lost it’s hold on the pulse of a new generation. This, and their award winning menu, has attracted a very loyal following throughout the decades. The building, inside and out, is its own attraction which reveals an Old English County Inn aesthetic. Five Crowns is located in Corona Del Mar and situated in the historic “Hurley Bell” building, which was built in the 1930‘s. Five Crowns is known as one of the greatest culinary treasures Orange County has to offer.
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