CHICAGO, March 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- KL International, LLC, a closely held international resort and casino development company and the parent company of KL Holding Company, N.V., announced today it has selected Chicago-based Levy Restaurants to design and stage a comprehensive food and beverage program for its casino renovation at The Aruban Resort & Casino at Eagle Beach in Aruba.
The project includes a new casino bar, two showroom bars and a restaurant bar and kitchen. Signature menu items created by Levy's innovative culinary team will be showcased in interactive cooking stations, where guests will enjoy local flavors and high-quality food from one of America's most respected restaurateurs.
"From its restaurant roots, Levy Restaurants pioneered the concept of fine dining in stadiums and arenas, and has expanded into the luxury hotel and resort market. We believe they can create an entertainment culinary experience for The Aruban, making it a truly distinct Caribbean venue," said KL International spokesperson Phil Allen. "We also look forward to Levy's U.S.-based food and beverage training that our local employees will receive, with an emphasis on service delivery."
"We're thrilled about this exciting partnership, and we're really looking forward to creating a unique culinary destination in Aruba," said Andy Lansing, President and CEO of Levy Restaurants. "We are restaurateurs at heart, and food is our passion. It will be fun for our culinary team to create memorable food concepts that will be an integral part of our guests' dream vacations."
Since its founding in 1978 in Chicago, Levy Restaurants has grown into a dynamic culinary and hospitality business known internationally for award-winning restaurants and premium Sports and Entertainment dining. Born as a single delicatessen in Chicago, Levy is now the industry leader and has recently expanded its presence in resort and hotel dining and theme parks.
About The Aruban Resort & Casino at Eagle Beach
The Aruban includes a 362-Villa Hotel and Timeshare Resort, a 50,000 square foot permanent casino, a temporary casino and restaurant, and recreational amenities. In addition to completely renovating and upgrading each one-, two- and three-bedroom condominium suites, The Aruban is redesigning and renovating the permanent casino into a state-of-the-art gaming, entertainment, restaurant and convention facility. When completed this year the casino will be one of the largest in the Caribbean.
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About Levy Restaurants
Levy Restaurants 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 concessions. Levy's diverse and expansive portfolio includes award-winning restaurants such as Spiaggia and Bistro 110 in Chicago, Fulton's Crab House and Wolfgang Puck's Grand Cafe at Walt Disney World Resort, and renowned sports venues, such as Wrigley Field in Chicago, Lambeau Field in Green Bay, STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and American Airlines Arena in Miami. Levy caters major events including Super Bowls, the World Series, MLB, NHL and NBA All-Star Games, Kentucky Derbies, NASCAR Racing, the U.S. Open and the Grammy Awards. Levy Restaurants is a full member of Charlotte-based Compass Group North America, the leading food management company with more than $8.8 billion in revenues. Its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC, was ranked the 13th largest employer by Fortune magazine in 2007 and had worldwide revenues of $20.2 billion. For further details on Levy Restaurants, visit www.levyrestaurants.com.