History
It All Began In Chicago.
It All Began In Chicago.
In 1978, brothers Larry and Mark Levy invested in D. B. Kaplan's Delicatessen in Chicago's Water Tower Place. With help from their mother, Eadie, and some authentic family recipes, Levy Restaurants was born.
In 1978, brothers Larry and Mark Levy invested in D. B. Kaplan's Delicatessen in Chicago's Water Tower Place. With help from their mother, Eadie, and some authentic family recipes, Levy Restaurants was born.
1982: Sports Catering Is Born.
In 1982, Levy pioneered fine dining in stadiums at the old Comiskey Park (then home of the Chicago White Sox). In 1985, we expanded our services to Wrigley Field, and the rest is history.
1982: Sports Catering Is Born.
In 1982, Levy pioneered fine dining in stadiums at the old Comiskey Park (then home of the Chicago White Sox). In 1985, we expanded our services to Wrigley Field, and the rest is history.
1989: We Made It To Disney World.
1989: We Made It To Disney World.
In 1989, Levy became the first outside organization to create, own and operate restaurants in Walt Disney World Resort. Terralina Crafted Italian and our seafood restaurant Paddlefish are located in Disney Springs.
In 1989, Levy became the first outside organization to create, own and operate restaurants in Walt Disney World Resort. Terralina Crafted Italian and our seafood restaurant Paddlefish are located in Disney Springs.
2000: We Gained An International Partner.
In 2000, Levy partnered with Charlotte-based Compass Group North America, the leading food management company in the country, and a subsidiary of UK-based Compass Group PLC.
2000: We Gained An International Partner.
In 2000, Levy partnered with Charlotte-based Compass Group North America, the leading food management company in the country, and a subsidiary of UK-based Compass Group PLC.
2014: We Created Our Own Data & Analytics Company.
2014: We Created Our Own Data & Analytics Company.
In 2014, Levy's insights-driven subsidiary made its debut. E15 is now the industry-standard in sports, entertainment and hospitality, driving the success of Levy and our partners by optimizing the guest experience through advanced analytics.
In 2014, Levy's insights-driven subsidiary made its debut. E15 is now the industry-standard in sports, entertainment and hospitality, driving the success of Levy and our partners by optimizing the guest experience through advanced analytics.
2017: Our Dedicated Convention Centers Division Takes Off.
After years of delivering world-class hospitality at the most well-known convention venues, Levy formalized the launch of Levy Convention Centers in 2017. The ubertalented group of chefs, event planners and hospitality professionals creates immaculate events large and small.
2017: Our Dedicated Convention Centers Division Takes Off.
After years of delivering world-class hospitality at the most well-known convention venues, Levy formalized the launch of Levy Convention Centers in 2017. The ubertalented group of chefs, event planners and hospitality professionals creates immaculate events large and small.
2017: Rank + Rally hits the market.
2017: Rank + Rally hits the market.
Levy launched Rank + Rally, our retail division, in 2017. From creating a 50th anniversary clothing line for the St. Louis Blues to a Chicago Cubs pop-up shop along the Magnificent Mile, our growth in retail has been tremendous.
Levy launched Rank + Rally, our retail division, in 2017. From creating a 50th anniversary clothing line for the St. Louis Blues to a Chicago Cubs pop-up shop along the Magnificent Mile, our growth in retail has been tremendous.
2022: We Launched An Innovation Studio.
In 2022, Levy launched DBK Studio to identify, grow and launch the next generation of technologies enhancing the guest experience across our portfolio — from checkout-free markets and automated self-service to robotics and drone delivery.
2022: We Launched An Innovation Studio.
In 2022, Levy launched DBK Studio to identify, grow and launch the next generation of technologies enhancing the guest experience across our portfolio — from checkout-free markets and automated self-service to robotics and drone delivery.
2023: We Went Big On Special Events.
2023: We Went Big On Special Events.
Levy created its Special Events division in 2023 to harness the power and expertise of hospitality leaders who deliver the best guest experiences at the largest footprints. Levy Special Events brings show-stopping hospitality to the biggest races, festivals and celebrations.
Levy created its Special Events division in 2023 to harness the power and expertise of hospitality leaders who deliver the best guest experiences at the largest footprints. Levy Special Events brings show-stopping hospitality to the biggest races, festivals and celebrations.
More Than 40 Years Later, We Still Love What We Do.
More Than 40 Years Later, We Still Love What We Do.