The Patina Group restaurants.Options abound when planning a meeting or event, and the first obstacle to overcome is one of location. One location that is frequently over looked in that of a restaurant. Many restaurants have private rooms that are available for smaller meetings, and an entire restaurant is frequently available for larger celebrations. There are several advantages to restaurants. They are more personal and better decorated than conference rooms, the food is usually great, and the cost can be less than the other options, especially for a smaller meeting. Another advantage is that your guests will know to expect a great meal, which makes them more likely to attend! For meetings in downtown LA, the Patina patina (păt`ənə), coating of carbonate of copper on articles of copper or bronze, formed after long exposure to a moist atmosphere or burial in the earth. Group has five restaurants, each offering a different menu and setting for events. Capture the prestige of Walt Disney Concert Hall This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. and celebrity chef In its strictest sense, a celebrity chef is a someone who has become well-known for his/her cooking. The first historical personality that fits this description is Martino da Como but in practical terms the term grew in popularity during the 1990s. Joachim Splichal with an event at Patina, where a meal at the chef's table A chef's table is a table located in the kitchen of a restaurant, reserved for VIPs and special guests. Patrons are served a tasting menu prepared and served by the head chef. Restaurants usually require a minimum party (e.g., six guests) and charge a flat fee (e.g., $75 per plate). will ensure that your guests rave about your meeting. At the Music Center, Kendall's Brasserie bras·se·rie n. A restaurant serving alcoholic beverages, especially beer, as well as food. [French, from brasser, to malt, brew, from Old French bracier, from Vulgar Latin offers a variety of French-styled private rooms, accommodating groups from 10 to 100. Nick & Stef's Steakhouse is downtown's choice for power lunches, and contemporary private rooms ensure that your meeting remains confidential. Cafe Pinot is the only freestanding free·stand·ing adj. Standing or operating independently of anything else: a freestanding bell tower; a freestanding maternity clinic. restaurant in downtown LA, and the walls of glass look into Maguire Gardens, yielding a garden setting perfect for brainstorming and retreats. Finally, Zucca Ristorante offers the style of a Venetian villa, private dining and an accessible Italian menu. The next time you have a meeting to arrange, consider creating a lunch meeting that everyone will want to be invited to. Information for this article was provided by the Patina Group. For more information, call 866-9-PATINA or visit www.patinagroup.com |
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