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2011 TOP 40 RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S.
Patina

Joachim Splichal of Patina in Los Angeles

A dining room at Patina in Los Angeles

Patina
Chef Joachim Splichal
Los Angeles
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It’s only fitting that Los Angeles’ most stunning architectural landmark also houses one of the city’s brightest star restaurants, Patina. Nestled into Walt Disney Concert Hall, über-chef Joachim Splichal’s flagship restaurant is a culinary destination not to be missed, as much for its luxurious surroundings, stellar service and lively crowd as for executive chef Tony Esnault’s divine presentations.

Other Restaurants

Los Angeles
• Café Pinot
• Café Descanso
• Concert Hall Café
• Kendall's Brasserie & Bar
• Market Café at AT&T Center
• Market Café at Wells Fargo Center
• Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
• Norton Simon Café
• The Patina Group at the Bowl
• Pentimento at LACMA
• Pinot Bistro
• Pinot Grill
• Plaza Café at LACMA
• Ray's & Stark Bar
• Spotlight Café and 'Tina Tacos

Lake Buena Vista, FL
• Tutto Italia
• Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

Las Vegas
• Pinot Brasserie

New Jersey
• Panevino Ristorante

New York
• The Beer Bar
• Brasserie
• Brasserie 8 ½
• Café Centro
• Cucina & Company Macy's
• Cucina & Company MetLife
• Cucina & Company Rockefeller Center
• The Grand Tier Restaurant
• Ice Rink
• La Fonda Del Sol
• Lincoln Restaurant at Lincoln Center
• Macy's Cellar Bar & Grill
• Naples 45
• Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse
• The Rink Bar
• Rock Center Café
• The Sea Grill

Orange County
• Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar
• Leatherby's Café Rouge
• Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria
• Pinot Provence
• Tangata
• Tortilla Jo's

San Francisco
• Café at the Opera at the SFWM

Other Ventures & Adventures

Joachim Splichal's Patina Cookbook: Spuds, Truffles and Wild Gnocchi

Feeding Baby: Simple, Healthy Recipes for Babies and Their Families

Catering
• Patina Catering

Cookbooks
• Feeding Baby: Simple, Healthy Recipes for Babies and Their Families
• Feeding Baby: Everyday Recipes for Healthy Infants and Toddlers
• Joachim Splichal's Patina Cookbook: Spuds, Truffles and Wild Gnocchi

Classes
• Cooking Classes
• A Day in the Kitchen

Products
• Signature Tableware & Glassware

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BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

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GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

Over the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

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