For Immediate Release:

 

Seahawks Draft Levy Restaurants to Serve Qwest Field Event Center

 

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 Qwest Field Event Center, and is one of the most exciting events in the history of our Company."

 

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 Canada. Levy's portfolio includes award-winning restaurants such as Spiaggia and Bistro 110 in Chicago and Fulton's Crab House in Walt Disney WorldR Resort. The sports and entertainment division manages convention facilities, music/performance venues, stadiums and arenas for all major sports leagues including STAPLES Center and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, American Airlines Arena in Miami, Wrigley Field in Chicago, and Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Levy's scorecard of events includes numerous Super Bowls, Grammy Awards, major league All-star and championship games, World Series, Kentucky Derbys and NASCAR racing. Levy's retail locations include the Hershey's store in Chicago, Wrigley Field and Arlington Park. For further details on Levy Restaurants, visit the company website at www.levyrestaurants.com <http://www.levyrestaurants.com/> .

 

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