![]() ![]() ![]() Right now we want it to stay the same." The group plans to take the S&W brand worldwide. "It's a good brand in good locations with good revenue. "This is our first acquisition, and we'll evaluate it," he said. For now, the chain will remain as it is, no fancy steakhouse additions or classic Splichal French aesthetics will be brought in…yet. "When we bought ourselves back last year, our goal was to expand premium restaurants on both coasts," Splichal told Eater LA. It was announced today that the LA and NY-based group bought the Smith & Wollensky national steakhouse chain, which includes all restos except the ones in New York (Smith & Wollensky's CEO retains ownership of those, plus its partner brands). Just when you think Joachim Splichal's Patina Restaurant Group is gorged, it pops another morsel in its mouth. The Patina Restaurant Group Gorges: Smith & Wollensky Purchase, Maple Drive Renovation The 300-acre theme park encompasses two unique worlds - Future World and World Showcase - with attractions, shows, entertainment, dining, shopping and architectural wonders. Epcot is the Walt Disney World discovery park, where guests are immersed in a celebration of both technological accomplishments and international cultural achievements. Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous 40-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center. 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. 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. The Patina Restaurant Group (is the nation’s leading multi-concept operator in the premium segments of the restaurant and food service industry. 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. ![]() The Patina Restaurant Group was formed by Valenti and Splichal in November, 2006 from elements of Restaurant Associates and the Patina Group. We’re very excited to have an industry leader like the Patina Restaurant Group operating the Italy Pavilion restaurant." "With the Patina Restaurant Group coming on board, our guests will have the best of both worlds – gourmet cuisine and first-class service. "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. "We look forward to developing a truly outstanding restaurant for the visitors to Epcot." "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 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. 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. The new operation will begin September 1, 2007. ![]() 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. WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS® AND PATINA RESTAURANT GROUP ![]()
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