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Sound of the Angels
The grand opening of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is being heralded as one of most important cultural events in the history of the city of angels. Architect Frank Gehry, conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and acoustic designer Yasuhisa Toyota marked the opening by their presence. It is easily predictable that this very modernistic structure is likely to create some controversy. Patina, run by veteran chef and restaurant owner Joachim Splichal, is the exclusive restaurant at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Patina will be open seven days a week and offer an extensive menu which includes pre- and post-event prix fix menus. The wine cellar boasts over 1,500 bottles of vintage and other fine European and California wines.
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BUSINESS IN SEATTLE
Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.















