Now that Executive Chef Greg Harrison joined Five Crowns in Corona del Mar, he will be unveiling a new “Chef’s Supper” on Fridays at 6:30 or 7 p.m. starting Aug. 17. You can gather up a group of 8 to 10 friends for this one-of-a-kind dining experience paired with wine, beer and cocktails.
At the Chef’s Supper, Harrison will use his culinary skills learned in top kitchens such as Morimoto Napa, Michael Mina’s Aqua at the St. Regis Monarch Bay Resort, and at NobHill Tavern and Seablue at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Also, at the Five Crowns is Sous Chef Steven Kling, who worked the culinary greats such as Mark Peel, Katsuo Nagasawa and Thomas Keller.
Reservations are required, dinner is priced at $100 per person (plus tax and tip, 8 persons). 949.760.0331.
Five Crowns and it’s adjoined restaurant SideDoor are at 3801 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. thefivecrowns.com
Avanti Art by Agravante
What to do with a restaurant’s broken plates? At Avanti Café in Costa Mesa, they’ve turned them into art, thanks to artist Nollie Agravante, a ceramic student at Huntington Beach Adult School. In the seven years since Avanti Café in Costa Mesa started showcasing local artists, Thursday’s show from 6 to 9 p.m. will be the most personal. Nollie’s collected the broken plates from Avanti and turned them into art. Stop by for complimentary hors d’oeuvres for the art show of repurposed plates.
Avanti Café is at 259 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.548.2224
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West Elm Opening
We’re looking forward to the new first West Elm opening at South Coast Plaza in the fall. West Elm will be a go to spot for stylish and modern home furnishings for every room in the house. Choose from rugs, modular seating, great mirrors, lighting, storage, dining wares, bedding, dining tables, even Roman shades.
The 13,000-square-foot store will be located above the new Anthropologie on the will carry West Elm’s popular collection of furniture and home accessories. The store will be located above the newly opened Anthropologie at Crate and Barrel wing at South Coast Plaza.
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