Rediscovery: Five Crowns
November 8, 2012 Aging gracefully is all well and good, but growing younger imperceptibly is nearly impossible. Yet the venerable Five Crowns comes very close. Steeped in local tradition, the Lawry’s-owned landmark strives mightily to remain relevant. Its recent renovation, and the smashing success of its pocket shop SideDoor, arguably the finest gastropub around, prove the Coast Highway landmark plays to win. So when Ryan O’Melveny Wilson was bumped to top toque for Lawry’s Restaurants Inc., L.A. native Greg Harrison won the talent search for the executive chef post. The refreshed men...
Source: orangecoast.com