Upcoming Events
Sold Out - Chef Alexa Wajed
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Get ready for the ultimate culinary and cultural experience at Patina 250's next installment of the Guest Chef Series! This time, we're bringing you a four-course plant-forward menu inspired by the four elements of hip-hop. Chef Alexa Wajed and resident Chef Evan Wargo have 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.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Passed Hors-d'Oeuvres & Welcome Cocktail
6:30-8:30 p.m.
First Course
Winter Vegetable Share Plate & Dips featuring whipped feta,
focaccia and roasted vegetables
Second Course
Gallette & Salad featuring a vegetable medley, goat cheese &
bitter greens
Third Course
Red Wine Braised Portobello featuring "Gang Starr" grits and
leeks
Fourth Course
Mini Olive Oil Cake featuring Citrus olive oil cake and blood
orange curd
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Past Events
Rocco DiSpirito x Smita Chutke
Rocco DiSpirito x Smita Chutke
An expert in healthy eating, Rocco DiSpirito is a James Beard award-winning chef, acclaimed author, and TV personality. Local chef and spice maker Smita Chutke reinforces authenticity by applying traditional Indian cooking methods to seasonal flavors and ingredients found here in Western New York. Together with Chef Evan, they have collaborated on a cohesive menu that celebrates their culinary journeys and showcases their signature cuisine and cooking style.
View Photo GalleryLloyd Ligao
Lloyd Ligao
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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