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Mush Love: A Fungi-Inspired Dining Experience
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We are thrilled to invite you to the next installment of Patina 250's Guest Chef Series this June 10th, featuring the incredible talents of our Executive Chef Evan Wargo and Chef Jacob Whitefield from Buffalo's own Flat #12 Mushrooms, in partnership and FVP Wines. This exclusive event is a celebration of the versatility and rich umami flavors of mushrooms, showcased through an entirely vegetarian menu that promises to delight your taste buds.
The evening kicks off with a cocktail hour in the Westin courtyard, where guests will enjoy a selection of playful passed bites paired with fungi-infused cocktails. As the sun sets, guests will settle in for a seated dinner featuring five courses that showcase a diverse selection of locally grown mushroom varietals brought to life through innovative, plant-forward preparations.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience the creativity of Patina 250 x Flat 12 Mushrooms through this inspired culinary journey! Space is limited - reserve your seat today!
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Past Events
Beyond Borders: A Middle Eastern Feast
Beyond Borders: A Middle Eastern Feast
Guests gathered at Patina 250 for a culinary journey through the Middle East as part of our Guest Chef Series, featuring celebrated local chef and restaurateur Oded Rauvenpoor. Renowned for his vibrant Middle Eastern cuisine, Chef Oded drew inspiration from his rich Israeli, Libyan, Moroccan, and Iranian heritage to craft an unforgettable dining experience. It was a night to remember for food lovers, cultural explorers, and all who sought a spirited and immersive dining experience. Thank you to everyone who joined us in savoring the flavors and traditions of the Middle East!
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Fusion of Flavor: A Thai Dining Experience
Patina 250 hosted a truly unforgettable evening featuring the vibrant flavors and traditions of Thai cuisine. Guest Chef Rin Suphankomut, celebrated for her mastery of both traditional Thai cooking and innovative fusion dishes, joined forces with Executive Chef Evan Wargo and guided guests through a culinary journey.
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Evan Wargo, executive chef at Patina 250, collaborated with Guest Chef Lorinda for an immersive evening of Indigenous culture and cuisine. Born and raised on the Cattaraugus territory, Chef Lorinda is a proud member of the Seneca Nation. Her true passion for feeding others and sharing her lived cultural experiences through Indigenous cuisine inspires everything she does, including operating a successful catering and meal prep business, serving her food across the region from local museums to Highmark Stadium.
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Guests spent a summer evening in the beautiful Westin courtyard for a true "smoker-to-table" culinary adventure in collaboration with Executive Chef, Evan Wargo and 2024 James Beard Emerging Chef Finalist Ryan Fernandez, legendary pit master and owner of Southern Junction. Chef Ryan's deserved acclaim comes from his unique take on Craft BBQ - his being a melding of traditional Texas technique with South Indian flavors
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DIego Castillo
A true maestro of Colombian cuisine, Chef Diego hailed from the majestic capital city of Bogota, where the flavors of his childhood blended with the exotic tastes of his family's Caribbean roots. In partnership with our talented resident chef, Evan Wargo, Diego designed an exclusive and curated menu that honored traditional Colombian recipes while embracing the abundance of local ingredients found right there in Western New York.
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Caitlin and Brent Esposito
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Alexa Wajed
Alexa Wajed and resident Chef Evan Wargo teamed up to create a menu that not only celebrates the flavors of hip-hop culture, but also incorporates heirloom vegetables and minimizes food waste by creatively using all parts of the ingredients. Acclaimed local artist Edreys Wajed, husband of Chef Alexa, showcased his hip-hop inspired works, setting the stage for a multi-sensory journey.
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Together, the two Buffalo based chefs expertly crafted a four-course dining experience that combined the flavors of gourmet global cuisine with seasonal recipes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Chef Lloyd serves up authentic cuisine in Buffalo’s only Filipino restaurant, Pinoy Boi.
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