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05-09-2007, 21:07
NEW YORK, NY, April 20, 2007– The Patina Restaurant Group announced today that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has selected it to be the operating participant for the restaurant at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot in Orlando, Fla. The new operation will begin September 1, 2007. Notably, the Patina Restaurant Group was also one of the original operating participants at the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, starting in 2001.
"We are proud of our long-term relationship with the Walt Disney Company and are gratified to see it grow," said Nick Valenti, President and CEO, Patina Restaurant Group. "Disney is a name synonymous with quality and creativity – two characteristics that we strive to emulate," added Joachim Splichal, Chef and Founder of the Patina Group. "We look forward to developing a truly outstanding restaurant for the visitors to Epcot."
"The World Showcase at Epcot was designed to continually evolve and offer new guest experiences that showcase cultures, traditions, and immersive entertainment," said Maribeth Bisienere, Vice President, Alliance Development and Operating Participants, Walt Disney World Resort. "With the Patina Restaurant Group coming on board, our guests will have the best of both worlds – gourmet cuisine and first-class service. We’re very excited to have an industry leader like the Patina Restaurant Group operating the Italy Pavilion restaurant."
The Patina Restaurant Group was formed by Valenti and Splichal in November, 2006 from elements of Restaurant Associates and the Patina Group. The Patina Restaurant Group is focused on operating in the premium segments of the restaurant and food service industry in major cities, cultural centers and sports and entertainment venues.
About Patina Restaurant Group
The Patina Restaurant Group (www.patinagroup.com) is the nation’s leading multi-concept operator in the premium segments of the restaurant and food service industry. In New York City its portfolio includes the world-famous Ice Rink and The Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center; the Brasserie; and the Grand Tier at the Metropolitan Opera House. On the West Coast the portfolio includes the renowned Patina Restaurant in Walt Disney Concert Hall; Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse; Catal and three other restaurants in the Anaheim Disneyland Resorts Downtown Disney District®; Leatherby’s Café Rouge at the Orange County Performing Arts Center; Julia’s Kitchen at COPIA in Napa; Pinot Brasserie in Las Vegas; and Catering and food service in museums and cultural centers throughout Southern California.
"We are proud of our long-term relationship with the Walt Disney Company and are gratified to see it grow," said Nick Valenti, President and CEO, Patina Restaurant Group. "Disney is a name synonymous with quality and creativity – two characteristics that we strive to emulate," added Joachim Splichal, Chef and Founder of the Patina Group. "We look forward to developing a truly outstanding restaurant for the visitors to Epcot."
"The World Showcase at Epcot was designed to continually evolve and offer new guest experiences that showcase cultures, traditions, and immersive entertainment," said Maribeth Bisienere, Vice President, Alliance Development and Operating Participants, Walt Disney World Resort. "With the Patina Restaurant Group coming on board, our guests will have the best of both worlds – gourmet cuisine and first-class service. We’re very excited to have an industry leader like the Patina Restaurant Group operating the Italy Pavilion restaurant."
The Patina Restaurant Group was formed by Valenti and Splichal in November, 2006 from elements of Restaurant Associates and the Patina Group. The Patina Restaurant Group is focused on operating in the premium segments of the restaurant and food service industry in major cities, cultural centers and sports and entertainment venues.
About Patina Restaurant Group
The Patina Restaurant Group (www.patinagroup.com) is the nation’s leading multi-concept operator in the premium segments of the restaurant and food service industry. In New York City its portfolio includes the world-famous Ice Rink and The Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center; the Brasserie; and the Grand Tier at the Metropolitan Opera House. On the West Coast the portfolio includes the renowned Patina Restaurant in Walt Disney Concert Hall; Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse; Catal and three other restaurants in the Anaheim Disneyland Resorts Downtown Disney District®; Leatherby’s Café Rouge at the Orange County Performing Arts Center; Julia’s Kitchen at COPIA in Napa; Pinot Brasserie in Las Vegas; and Catering and food service in museums and cultural centers throughout Southern California.