In Through the Side Door

SideDoor, an English-style gastropub, just opened at Five Crowns in Corona del Mar. It’s accessed through the Poppy Street entrance, now marked with a big red key. It’s an alternative to formal dining at Five Crowns. You can just stop by the casual SideDoor for seasonal small plates portioned for sharing, cheese and charcuterie, and world-class spirits. The menu changes daily on a whim by the creative minds of Executive Chef Dennis Brask and his crew. It can include roasted chioggia beets salad, gravlax with fennel and Meyer lemon, as well as butternut squash with wild nettle pesto. Other items…

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