RESTAURANT ROUNDUP:

The Five Crowns restaurant in Corona del Mar may be impeccably English, but as Super Bowl Sunday approaches, it’s offering an ideal package for one of America’s most beloved traditions.

All year round, the restaurant at 3801 E. Coast Hwy. offers a full prime-rib rack with all the trimmings for $350, with a half-order for $195.

The sides include au jus, creamy whipped horseradish, mashed potatoes, gravy and creamed corn or spinach.

The full order can serve as many as 20 people and the half-order as many as 10.

Susan Ballou, a spokeswoman for the restaurant, said the year-round package would make ideal catering for a Super Bowl party.

“It’s a sporting day, and this is a great menu for that,” she said.

Executive Chef Dennis Brask typically prepares the meal himself, and customers can also take the meat home for cooking.

Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance by calling (949) 760-0555.

Sage on the Coast to celebrate 2007 wines

Those who had a favorite wine at Sage on the Coast last year may want to stop by the Newport Coast restaurant Jan. 29, as the chefs plan to host a “Best of 2007” wine-tasting event.

A number of wines Sage on the Coast offered in 2007 will be available along with a newly prepared tasting menu that goes for $45 a plate. The festivities start at 6:30 p.m.

Sage on the Coast is at 7862 E. Coast Hwy.

Call (949) 715-7243 for information.

— Michael Miller