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TOP 40 RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. 2007 PATINA

Joachim Splichal

PATINA
Los Angeles
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It seems only appropriate that Patina, respected for its creativity and quality, has made its new home at a venue as unique as the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall. Playful yet a perfectionist, maestro Joachim Splichal collaborates with executive chef Theo Schoenegger in what has become one of Los Angeles’ premier dining destinations.

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Orange County
• Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar
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San Francisco
• San Francisco Opera House

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

Classes
• A Day in the Kitchen

Products
• Signature Tableware

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