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MARIACHI USA® Festival at HOLLYWOOD BOWL
 
 
For you "First Timers"....
a few tips on the Bowl Dining Experience
 

You may only bring non-alcoholic beverages in plastic containers. However, Patina's Concessions (located at the Bowl) sells alcoholic beverages for your responsible enjoyment.

Doors open at 4pm on Saturday for you to enjoy al fresco dining with family and friends!

Here's how it works... If you order Box Seats, Rodri Entertainment provides you a complimentary table at your box! You may bring in your own picnic fare, if you have great cooks in your group.

If you are the type that can barely boil water or are visiting from out of town, we recommend making friends out of your 'box neighbors' or -- if you don't want to take any chances -- order from The Patina Group, under the direction of master chef and restauranteur Joachim Splichal and his wife, Christine, as the official caterer.

Renowned for Patina Restaurant, the Pinot bistros, Nick & Stef's Steakhouse, and its museum cafés at LACMA and MOCA, The Patina Group puts the emphasis on freshness, seasonality and creativity, whether it be served in your box, at The Rooftop, or purchased from a refreshment stand.

 
Enjoy Sunshine in the Plaza

Drop by and visit these booths before the show at the Hollywood Bowl Plaza and Box Office area.
 
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We asked fans to share their picnic experience at MARIACHI USA and here is what they have to say:
 

After 11 years of going to the Festival I’ve learned to take extra paper plates…someone always drops by to say hello & wants a taste of my tamales!
T. Linarez

We like sitting in the Super Seats and occupy 3 rows. We’ve learned the hard way to pre-pack our goodies by rows and in tupperware so it’s easier to pass down the row instead of up & down the rows. Many a friend has worn the nopales salad on their heads or the salsa down their backs.
J. Peterson

I like to take a vase with flowers and nice table cloths with matching napkins…it adds a special touch to our gathering of six friends.
C. Adams

My husband & I used to go by ourselves and make it a romantic dinner with a 4 hour mariachi serenade. We talked about it so much to our friends that now we have a romantic dinner for 40 & this is our 13th year at the Festival.
S. Garcia

Dude, walk around with your own plate … especially if you’re single, you always run into single ladies that have great food but they never have extra plates.
P. Arias

The first year we went to the Festival those Hollywood Bowl folk probably thought we were moving in for a month! We took a huge ice chest and 4 picnic baskets….mistake mistake mistake…well, to make a very very and I do mean VERY long story short and after 15 years experience each couple takes their own ice chest and our favorite dish to share so we now call it the MUSA potluck.
R. Perez

Don’t forget to bring dessert & coffee! Our first year we forgot & the people next to us were so generous…one group gave us Kahlua flan & the other people gave us little squares of jello that tasted like tequila and now our favorite ….!!
L. Rodriguez

Some years I go all out but others I just don’t have the energy to plan & prepare so I order from Patina…it was really good this year, and when we get to our box our food is waiting for us. But when the family wants traditional Mexican food we do bring our own which means bringing ‘la suegra’ but she’s pretty cool too.
A. Amaro

 

 
 
Gourmet Picnic Dinners à la carte and
Gourmet Picnic Box Menus

Begin the evening with a gourmet meal, delivered to your box and served by Patina’s staff. Gourmet Picnic Dinners à la Carte offers a choice of appetizers, cold, hot, and grilled entrées, and desserts; the Gourmet Picnic Box Menus are three-course prepared meals. Call (323) 850-1885 for a faxed menu and place your order by 4 p.m. the day before. Give your name, box number, time of delivery, and credit card info.

Both the Picnic Dinners à la Carte and Picnic Box Menus are also available for pick-up. Your dinner will be packed with everything that you will need, including bread and butter and utensils. Order by 4 p.m. the day before and pick it up at the counter between the 1st and 2nd promenades (at lower east Box Seat entrance).

Staccato
Walk up to the Staccato counter to order a delicious quick meal to go. Items include a variety of appetizers, main course salads and pastas, rotisserie chicken, poached salmon, and a tempting array of desserts. Located between the 1st and 2nd promenades (at lower east Box Seat entrance).

Refreshment Stands
A variety of other refreshmets, including hot dogs, enchiladas, chicken sandwiches, salads, soft drinks, beer, Champagne, and wines, are available at concession stands located throughout the Bowl.

  Restaurant Dinning

The Rooftop
Actually located on a rooftop and surrounded by greenery, The Rooftop affords a spectacular view of the Hollywood Hills and the Bowl Shell area. Included on the menu are grilled salmon, rotisserie chicken, pastas, crisp salads, and desserts. Reservations are recommended and are accepted one week in advance. Please call (323) 850-1885.

Patina at the Pool
(LA LUNA for MARIACHI USA fans!)
Lobster Salad, Tuna Tartar, Veal Chops, Filet of Beef, Chilean Sea Bass, followed by Chocolate Crunch Cake or Vanilla Crème Brûlée are just a few of the choices for the patrons of Patina at the Pool in the Pool Circle box seats. Dinners are served in the boxes by our professional staff, and complemented by a large selection of wines, Champagnes, and other beverages. Patina at the Pool is a truly exceptional dining experience at the Bowl.

Picnic at the Bowl
In the hills surrounding the Hollywood Bowl are charming areas perfect for pre-concert picnics. Picnic areas open about 4 hours before each concert and tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Large groups (30+) may reserve selected areas through the Group Sales Office: (323) 850-2050.
  Picnic at the Hollywood Bowl
 
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