The Christmas family-party that we mean, is not a mere assemblage of relations, got up at a week or two’s notice, originating this year, having no family precedent in the last, and not likely to be repeated in the next. No. It is an annual gathering of all the accessible members of the family, young or old, rich or poor; and all the children look forward to it, for two months beforehand, in a fever of anticipation.” The Christmas Dinner -Charles Dickens
THE CREATIVE TEAM JIM COLOMBO General Manager, Five Crowns
GREG HARRISON Executive Chef, Five Crowns
ALISON ROBBINS Sales & Marketing Manager, Five Crowns www.thefivecrowns.com
PEILIN BRELLER Stylist, PCB-Life Styles Peilin@peilinbreller.com
SUSSANNA DAVIDSON Florist, French Buckets www.FrenchBuckets.com Christmas … the word that has always come to mind when I think of The Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona Del Mar. Even before their recent renovation, which has made this decades old fixture turn from quaint to stylish and charming, the atmosphere has always been storybook. There are cozy nooks that hold groups of 10 which just might garner approval from Mr. Dickens, a beautiful outdoor garden as well as large rooms that can accommodate more than a hundred. The Five Crowns menu can be personalized to accommodate your party’s vision as can the decor. The fantasy you see realized here is that of a fantasy holiday dinner. If you would like to create your own fantasy holiday dinner, The Five Crowns Restaurant is the perfect venue. If you want to associate this beautiful, English-themed restaurant with old world Christmas traditions, as I do, consider adding to the festive setting with holiday carolers (available upon request).
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