Seattle Center Announces Their New Restaurant Partner

Seattle Center today announced a new partnership with Levy Restaurants to manage food and beverage service in Center House and elsewhere on the 74-acre campus. The initial agreement extends to July 1, 2014 and covers services essential to elevating food service offerings and standards in keeping with strong public demand articulated through the development of the Seattle Center Century 21 Master Plan.

The Seattle Center-Levy partnership comes as Center House renovations begin to refresh and reshape the Food Court area and open it to the outdoors through installation of large windows and doors. Key elements of the agreement will be visible as Seattle Center celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair, six months of exciting activities, attractions and entertainment, April 21 - Oct. 21, 2012. The partnership also will help fulfill the Seattle Center Century 21 Master Plan vision of the Food Court to serve as an active, open hub that connects people and campus destinations, accommodates a dynamic mix of programs and services and houses restaurants, cafes and retail catering to a variety of tastes and price levels.

In keeping with the Seattle Center vision and mission, Levy will manage and market a range of food and beverage options, including: full service restaurants and bars, Food Court restaurants, portable carts and kiosks, and beer gardens in designated areas in Center House and on the Seattle Center grounds. Their plans will take shape over the next 18 months.
The Food Court changes reflect the City's need to operate in a more competitive market place. Center House operations have not changed substantially in the last 15 years. The partnership establishes standards of food quality and production, while ensuring that key performance indicators and revenue goals are met. Levy will work directly with tenants on menus, pricing and presentation to optimize the visitor experience.

"Seattle Center fully embraces the need to bring Center House food services in line with industry standards. Consumer preferences and choices change over time, and as in any retail environment, we must keep pace. We are excited about the possibilities the partnership presents for us to optimize our operations and effectively serve the community," said Seattle Center Director Robert Nellams.

Levy Restaurants is an innovative food and hospitality company known for its award-winning restaurants, casual to fine dining. The company is noted as the inventor of sports and entertainment dining as it is known at large arenas, stadiums, ballparks and at major events around the country today. Levy Restaurants impressed Seattle Center in its ability to significantly enhance dining experiences at Key Arena, since signing as food and beverage manager in 2010. It also serves CenturyLink Field and high profile events around the country including: the Super Bowl, World Series, U. S. Open, Kentucky Derby, NHL and NBA All-Star Games and the GRAMMY® Awards.

For more information on the Seattle Center-Levy partnership, Food Court project, the Century 21 Master Plan and other redevelopment on the Seattle Center campus, visit www.seattlecenter or call 206 684-7200.

About Seattle Center
Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year. Entertainment options abound - starting with nearly 500 public program activities and over 5,000 campus shows and events annually. The 74-acre campus, with 17 acres of open space is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations. This treasured urban gathering places exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring together our rich and varied community. The 12 million visitors to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.

About Levy Restaurants
Levy Restaurants, founded in Chicago in 1978, is recognized as one of America"s fastest growing and most critically acclaimed restaurant companies, and is the leader in premium sports and entertainment dining. Levy was recently named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports in the world by Fast Company magazine. The company"s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants such as James Beard-winning Spiaggia and Jake Melnick"s in Chicago, Fulton"s Crab House, Portobello and Wolfgang Puck Grand Café at Walt Disney World Resort, renowned sports and entertainment venues like Lambeau Field in Green Bay, STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and American Airlines Arena in Miami, and events including the Super Bowl, World Series, U. S. Open, Kentucky Derby, NHL and NBA All-Star Games and the GRAMMY® Awards. For details, visit www.levyrestaurants.com.

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