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Share in our passion of food and drink though pop up dining, private catering, or even cooking classes!
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Patrick has been working in the best restaurants around the United States and Europe for the last 15 years. He started his career in Beaver Creek, Colorado where his passion for the service industry began to grow. After, he moved to Maui, Hawaii to continue his path at Merriman’s restaurant in Kapalua, with one of the best Chefs on the island, Peter Merriman. Patrick later spent one summer at the well known restaurant Earth at Hidden Pond Resort in Maine before moving to California, where he now works at the casual fine dining oceanfront restaurant Splashes, in Laguna Beach. His passion for food and wine has led him to multiple well known fine dining establishments where he has been given the opportunity to enhance his guests  experience with his personal skills developed along the years. Armed with his sommelier certification and numerous wine tastings with master sommeliers, Patrick joins James Caveness and Shana Howard in hosting a unique dining experience where he can share his perfectly paired combination of passion that drove him throughout his career, with the wealth of knowledge he has accumulated over his time in the industry. ​​

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"What a great dining concept! If you are tired of the same old restaurant fine dining experience and looking for a little more style and panache, then check this pop up fine dining venue.  Dinner started at the landmark Laguna Hotel, dining al fresco along the beachfront with a sunset. Cocktails and wine pairing with dinner is included.....awesome experience!"

John G.

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TDP at Hotel Laguna

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"It's my second time attending a Dining Project Event and it was an amazing event! Every dish and wine pairing are thoughtfully designed and they really go above and beyond on service! The entire experience is worth every penny and I can't wait to do it again!"

Christina P.

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"I've been to 2 Dining Project events, one was a dinner and one was a brunch. Both were so fun and so delicious; the whole staff was so friendly and answered every question we had about the food. The environment was so clean and beautiful! Everything was perfect and I look forward to attending more!!!"

Bobbie D.

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"The dining project is such a great and creative concept in the culinary world. We have been going since day one and have been continuously impressed by Chef James' unique and delicious flavors as well as the awesome service from Patrick and the rest of their team! We love how every bite of each course can bring out new flavors and almost always leaves us wanting more. The presentation and delivery of bringing everything together is like no other, with their wines that are perfectly paired by Patrick. You can tell each wine choice is well thought out and supplements the food so well. Overall, this is a great culinary experience and we can't wait to continue to see what the Dining Project has in store next!"

Neeka M.

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"I've attended 2 marvelous events with the dining project, and I will definitely come back for a 3rd. The attention to every courses detail astounded me. Chef James is very talented and the wine pairing chosen by Patrick went perfect with every course! The amazing view from hotel laguna was the icing on the"

Hannaleigh G.

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"Always impressed with the experience that Dining Project gives us! It was our second time and we loved everything from the menu to the dining experience to the drinks! Thanks for seating our large group together and accommodating us! I look forward to participating in the next event!!"

Rodman O.

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"This was my first time at this experience and it was absolutely phenomenal. Every course has a fantastic wine pairing, and every dish is explained in great detail. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, but also very professional. If you're looking for not just some great food, but an unforgettable experience I highly recommend this place. I look forward to seeing what this place has in store for the future, because I will definitely be back!"

Mic G.

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"True to it's promise, this is a relaxed respite from the usual hustle and noise of a dining experience. I need more of these. In fact, we all do."

Diane Armitage | @bestoflagunabeach

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