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Restaurant Industry News
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Tuesday October 24th, 2006 |
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Levy Restaurants and US Open Partner for 10-Years
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Levy Restaurants and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced today that they have entered into a long-term agreement for Levy to provide foodservice at the esteemed two-week US Open tennis tournament held annually at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in New York, including all five restaurants, 59 concessions and 100 suites that feed the event's 650,000 attendees.
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The announcement follows Levy's successful debut at this year's just-completed tournament and marks the latest expansion of Levy's sports and entertainment business. Levy has brought its award-winning restaurant background to the food experience at venues from major league stadiums and multiple Super Bowls, to major league ballparks, All-Star games and World-Series championship games, NASCAR racetracks, and high profile special events such as the Grammy Awards.
"Being part of this amazing event is an incredible thrill for all of us," said Andy Lansing, President and Chief Executive Officer of Levy Restaurants. "The USTA is a perfect partner that values our detailed approach to deliver creative menus and distinct guest services, from restaurants and suites to concessions."
"The US Open is the best-attended annual sporting event in the world, and it is imperative that the food experience offer the same level of quality as the tennis," said Danny Zausner, Managing Director of the USTA. "We are excited to continue working with Levy, and we are confident that this partnership will ensure we can provide fans with the best of the best in both food offerings and service."
According to Zausner, the two companies will begin immediately to draw on Levy's extensive sports and entertainment experience and versatility as they develop new facilities and concepts for the tournament to ensure the US Open remains one of the top food and dining experiences in the world of sports and entertainment.
Lansing noted, "We have a team that specializes in precisely this type of opportunity, and our culinarians, operators, creative strategists and designers are ready to bring their restaurant heritage and event expertise to the table. We look forward to collaborating with the USTA to bring exceptional event-complementing food experiences to the US Open."
About Levy Restaurants
Chicago-based Levy Restaurants, a member of the Compass Group, is recognized as one of the most critically acclaimed restaurant companies and is the leader in premium sports and entertainment dining concessions where it has doubled its market share in the general concessions segment since 2003. Levy's portfolio includes award-winning restaurants such as Spiaggia, Bistro 110 and Fulton's on the River in Chicago, Fulton's Crab House, Portobello Yacht Club and Wolfgang Puck's at Walt Disney World Resort, and renowned sports venues and events such as Wrigley Field in Chicago, Lambeau Field in Green Bay, STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.
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