TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association for Corporate Growth, Orange County Chapter will host a “Taste of ACG” — a complete evening featuring networking, culinary creations and wine pairings from the Patina Group restaurants — on November 8 at Park Privé in Costa Mesa from 5:00-7:30 PM.

The evening of award-winning cuisine and wine will provide relaxed and informal networking during which attendees can mingle with business service professionals and learn how ACG Orange County can help them build and extend their business relationships. The evening is open to members and non-members.

The Taste of ACG will feature epicurean delights of the executive chefs from Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge, Pinot Provence, Naples Ristorante, and Catal Restaurant. Each creation will be paired with the perfect wine, and hosted in Orange County’s premier event facility, Park Privé, home of the award-winning cuisine and service of Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering.

Tracy Albert, ACG-OC president and a managing director of Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, an international investment bank, noted that the Taste of ACG is a wonderful opportunity to try a variety of foods created by one of the most creative and talented chefs in the country.

“We want to create an atmosphere where networking and the sharing of intelligence will resonate for years to come,” Albert said. “This is all part of our new ACG-OC offering, where our members and their guests will share an evening experience that draws the best in class from our professional service and corporate community. Since our oversubscribed 'Comedy Network Night' last month, our membership requests remain at an all time high. Any professional, be at those representing large service firms or those within a corporate environment, are encouraged to join us.”

ACG-OC Platinum Sponsors include Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin; Barney & Barney, LLC; Irwin Union Bank; Hein & Associates LLP; RSM McGladrey; Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth; and Tatum.

ACG-OC Gold Sponsors include Aon Risk Services Incorporated; Ballenger Cleveland & Issa LLC; Business Wire; Daly-Swartz Public Relations; DLD Insurance Brokers, Inc.; First Bank & Trust; Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP; Jackson DeMarco Tidus & Peckenpaugh; Merrill Corp.; RSM Equico; Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP; Snell & Wilmer, LLP; Squar Milner Reehl & Williamson LLP; and Union Bank of California.

The ACG-OC Taste of ACG costs $75 for members and $100 for non-members. For registration information, please register online at www.acgoc.org (credit card required).