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3 days ago
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Patina Group Celebrates Pride Month with 21 Seeds Tequila and Stonewall Community Foundation
Patina Group Celebrates Pride with 21 Seeds Tequila New York, NY, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This June, Patina Group will once again raise a glass to Pride Month with a colorful cocktail campaign in partnership with 21 Seeds Tequila — and this year, every sip supports queer liberation. In the spirit of giving back, a donation will be made to the Stonewall Community Foundation, supporting meaningful work within the LGBTQIA+ community. 'Pride Month is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to radical hospitality — creating spaces where every guest and team member feels genuinely welcomed, respected, and celebrated,' said John Kolaski, President of Patina Restaurant Group. 'Partnering with 21 Seeds and Stonewall Community Foundation allows us to serve cocktails with purpose — and support the organizations driving real change in our communities.' Guests at Patina Group locations across the country can enjoy a variety of vibrant 21 Seeds cocktails, made with tequila infused with the juice of real fruit: Mr. Espresso Martini – 21 Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila, espresso, coffee liqueur, chocolate bitters, and simple syrup, shaken and topped with chocolate powder. Spicy Ms. Margarita – 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, served over ice with cucumber and a salted rim. Proud Paloma – 21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Tequila, pink grapefruit juice, club soda, served over ice with grapefruit and fresh basil. Seed & Sassy – 21 Seeds Infused Tequila and club soda, garnished with fresh fruit. Participating restaurants span Patina Group's portfolio of restaurants across the country: New York: Nick & Stef's NY, STATE Grill & Bar, Stella 34, Lincoln, Panevino RistoranteBoston: Banners, Hub HallBuffalo: Patina 250Orlando: The Edison, Morimoto Asia, Enzo's Hideaway, Maria & Enzo'sWest Coast: Naples, PASEO, Céntrico, Nick & Stef's LA, Tangata, Leatherby's / George's This year's campaign will support the Stonewall Community Foundation, which has funded over 700 organizations since 1990 to support LGBTQ equality. Celebrate Pride Month with Patina Group, enjoy fantastic cocktails, and support the LGBTQIA+ community — one delicious drink at a time. Learn more at and follow along @patinagroup. # # # About Patina GroupPatina Group is the premium lifestyle division of Delaware North, delivering culinary excellence and radical hospitality at scale. From iconic restaurants and cultural institutions to world-class events and destination venues, Patina creates thoughtful, chef-driven experiences that blend timeless quality with modern creativity. Founded in Los Angeles in 1989—and the first restaurant in the city to earn a Michelin star—Patina has grown into a national hospitality leader with over 40 unique restaurant concepts and more than 4.3 million guests annually. Its venues include celebrated partnerships with Lincoln Center, The Empire State Building, The Plaza Hotel, Disney Parks & Resorts, and more—alongside culinary collaborations with renowned chefs including Iron Chef Morimoto, Carlos Gaytán, and James Beard Award-winner Timothy Hollingsworth. Patina also produces elevated, large-scale catering experiences for some of the world's most prestigious events. With a vision grounded in innovation, storytelling, and the comfort of unforgettable food, Patina Group is redefining hospitality—one experience at a time. For more information, visit Attachment Patina Group Celebrates Pride with 21 Seeds Tequila CONTACT: Brian Rosman Patina Group 615.656.7171 brian@
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NYC Pride unveils grand marshals for 2025 march
NEW YORK — Organizers of the NYC Pride march announced Friday the grand marshals for this year's event, one of the largest and oldest LGBTQ+ marches in the world. This year's lineup includes Karine Jean-Pierre, the trailblazing former White House press secretary; Marti Gould Cummings, the first openly nonbinary candidate to run for office in New York City; and Lina Bradford, the queer nightlife superstar-turned fierce trans rights advocate, known on dance floors across the nation as DJ Lina. 'We're honored to put a spotlight on this incredible group of doers and change-makers as we come together in solidarity, celebration and protest,' NYC Pride Co-Chair Michele Irimia said. The group of marshalls also includes Elisa Crespo, the executive director of the Stonewall Community Foundation, and a collective of trans and queer teachers focused on trans joy and social justice known as Trans formative Schools. 'Their participation is a powerful example of the enduring spirit of our community,' Irimia added. The work of the impressive group of outspoken advocates reminds LGBTQ+ people in New York and beyond that the community's strength comes from unity, according to NYC Pride Co-Chair Kazz Alexander. '[They] remind us that we are stronger when we are united in our fight for equality and liberation,' Alexander told the Daily News in an email. 'They reflect the understanding that LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights.' Jean-Pierre, a native New Yorker who broke barriers as the nation's first Black and openly queer press secretary, celebrated the announcement, noting that being named as one of the year's grand marshals is 'more than an honor — it's a homecoming.' 'New York is where I found my voice, where I stepped into the light, and where I first discovered the strength of community as an openly queer person,' she said. 'Now, at a time when unity is more vital than ever, we march — hand in hand, arm in arm — not just in resistance, but in remembrance, in celebration, and in unshakable pride. We are here. We rise. We endure.' Fellow grand marshal Cummings echoed the sentiment, reflecting on Pride's original mission. 'Pride is a protest, it began as a riot, and we must hold onto that,' Cummings, who uses they/them pronouns, said. 'Trans people are being vilified and eradicated. As grand marshal, I am honored and will use this platform in any way that I can to bring awareness to the grave issues impacting the most vulnerable within our community,' they said. The 2025 NYC Pride March is set to kick off at noon on Sunday, June 29. Embodying this year's theme — Rise Up: Pride in Protest — millions of marchers and spectators are expected to flood the streets of Manhattan in a defiant celebration of the movement's roots, advocacy and solidarity, organizers said. _____
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NYC Pride unveils grand marshals for 2025 march
Organizers of the NYC Pride march announced Friday the grand marshals for this year's event, one of the largest and oldest LGBTQ+ marches in the world. This year's lineup includes Karine Jean-Pierre, the trailblazing former White House press secretary; Marti Gould Cummings, the first openly nonbinary candidate to run for office in New York City; and Lina Bradford, the queer nightlife superstar-turned fierce trans rights advocate, known on dance floors across the nation as DJ Lina. 'We're honored to put a spotlight on this incredible group of doers and change-makers as we come together in solidarity, celebration and protest,' NYC Pride Co-Chair Michele Irimia said. The group of marshalls also includes Elisa Crespo, the executive director of the Stonewall Community Foundation, and a collective of trans and queer teachers focused on trans joy and social justice known as Trans formative Schools. 'Their participation is a powerful example of the enduring spirit of our community,' Irimia added. The work of the impressive group of outspoken advocates reminds LGBTQ+ people in New York and beyond that the community's strength comes from unity, according to NYC Pride Co-Chair Kazz Alexander. '[They] remind us that we are stronger when we are united in our fight for equality and liberation,' Alexander told the Daily News in an email. 'They reflect the understanding that LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights.' Jean-Pierre, a native New Yorker who broke barriers as the nation's first Black and openly queer press secretary, celebrated the announcement, noting that being named as one of the year's grand marshals is 'more than an honor — it's a homecoming.' 'New York is where I found my voice, where I stepped into the light, and where I first discovered the strength of community as an openly queer person,' she said. 'Now, at a time when unity is more vital than ever, we march — hand in hand, arm in arm — not just in resistance, but in remembrance, in celebration, and in unshakable pride. We are here. We rise. We endure.' Fellow grand marshal Cummings echoed the sentiment, reflecting on Pride's original mission. 'Pride is a protest, it began as a riot, and we must hold onto that,' Cummings, who uses they/them pronouns, said. 'Trans people are being vilified and eradicated. As grand marshal, I am honored and will use this platform in any way that I can to bring awareness to the grave issues impacting the most vulnerable within our community,' they said. The 2025 NYC Pride March is set to kick off at noon on Sunday, June 29. Embodying this year's theme — Rise Up: Pride in Protest — millions of marchers and spectators are expected to flood the streets of Manhattan in a defiant celebration of the movement's roots, advocacy and solidarity, organizers said.
