For Immediate Release:
Seahawks Draft Levy Restaurants to
KIRKLAND, WASH - The Seattle Seahawks have
named Levy Restaurants, the industry leader in sports and entertainment dining,
to operate all foodservice at the state-of-the-art Qwest Field and Qwest Field
Event Center, home of the NFC Champions, Seattle Seahawks. Levy Restaurants will provide all premium
dining, catering, and general concessions at the facility.
With the philosophy of creating the best
overall experience for the fan, Levy will bring an entirely new approach to
foodservice in each area of the facility, with a line up of unique concepts
developed to bring Seattle Seahawks' fans a signature food experience that
celebrates the Pacific Northwest, matches the glory of the team and serves to
complement Qwest Field's exceptional design and status as one of the country's
premier facilities.
"Following a thorough RFP process, we
are excited to partner with LEVY Restaurants based on their creativity,
innovation and reputation for top quality food and beverage service," said
Tod Leiweke, Seahawks CEO.
"The 12th man continues to be our top
priority. Our expectation is that this
partnership will deliver more choices and improved service for our fans."
Named the 'NFL's Fan Friendliest Franchise'
by the Sports Fans of America Association, "Qwest Field Event Center is
undoubtedly one of the world's premier sports facilities and is home to one of
the NFL's most beloved teams," says Levy Restaurants president and chief
executive Andy Lansing.
"Having pioneered this industry in 1982
by originating the concept of fine dining in sporting venues, it is truly
thrilling to take what we've learned these past decades and bring it to a new
level in partnership with the Seahawks.
It is an honor to have been selected to bring our innovative approach to
food and hospitality for the fans at Qwest Field and
About Levy Restaurants
Chicago-based Levy Restaurants is recognized
as one of the country's fastest growing and most
critically acclaimed restaurant companies and is the market leader in premium
sports and entertainment dining. The
company owns, manages or operates 95 locations, including 25 restaurants and 70
sports and entertainment venues, in 41 markets across North America and
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