Patina Restaurant Group
May 2023
Patina Restaurant Group aces 2023 PGA Championship
Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group elevated the culinary experience for the nearly 225,000 attendees at the sold-out 2023 PGA Championship, held at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y.
Preparation for the seven-day event began nearly 18 months prior and included curation of menus for concession markets and premium spaces in addition to coordination of the transportation logistics specific to the course.
The team of about 700 was supplemented by more than 110 Delaware North managers and key leaders from airports, casinos, sports venues, restaurants and corporate who traveled from all over the United States to contribute to the event’s success.
NOVember 2023
Patina Restaurant Group’s catering arm shines at star-studded LACMA Art & Film Gala
Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group put on a show-stopping event in November 2023 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Art + Film Gala attended by more than 600 guests.
The food and beverage experience, which included passed hors d’oeuvres, wine and cocktails, a multicourse seated dinner and after-dinner drinks and desserts, was executed with the highest quality of service.
Patina operates LACMA’s full-service restaurant, Ray’s + Stark Bar, C+M (Coffee + Milk) and LACMA Café.
2023
Guest experience soars at Space 220
Space 220, managed by Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group at Walt Disney World’s Epcot in Florida, made headlines for continuing to surprise and delight guests of all ages.
Space 220 launched an award-winning brand campaign in 2023 that included new food and beverage items, interactive menus, collectible trading cards and more – special touches that make the restaurant popular among Disney fans and foodies. To celebrate its second anniversary in September 2023, Space 220 unveiled new signature cocktails and mocktails, including the Black Hole Fashioned, Galaxy Spritz and Moon Rocks.
2023
Patina 250 continues popular Guest Chef Series
Delaware North’s Patina 250, located at corporate headquarters in Buffalo, in 2023 continued its Guest Chef Series, which highlights local chefs and flavors.
To bring the series to life, Patina 250 partnered with Curate Kitchen, which connects professional chefs and guests with tailored hospitality experiences. Executive Chef Evan Wargo collaborates with local culinary talent to create delicious and memorable dishes for attendees of the event.
Four installments of the Guest Chef Series were held in 2023, featuring a plant-forward menu inspired by classic hip-hop songs; an innovative take on classic Polish dishes; a traditional Colombian menu embracing locally abundant ingredients; and farm-to-plate dishes inspired by local producers and purveyors across Western New York.
