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Glencoe, Il, Us

Glencoe, Illinois

Playground Hospitality partners with leading corporations to create successful new dining concepts, improve existing operations and extend the life span of established restaurants. Playground collaborates with clients to define their concept and optimize operations. We focus on concept clarity, connecting the design, atmosphere, menus and SOPs to deliver a consistent guest experience. Select Engagements: We were retained by Hyatt McCormick Place to figure out how to make delicious food leave the kitchen faster. We partnered with The Gettys Group to develop a new brand concept, Third Star, for Hyatt McCormick Place.We reformulated an existing Italian restaurant to create a new point of difference and capitalize on industry trends for Tavistock Restaurant Collection.We sourced restaurants for a mixed-use development created by Harper Court Partners in partnership with the University of Chicago and the City of Chicago.We developed a real estate strategy and plan for the regional expansion of Mastro Restaurants.We’ve got our skin in the game with Seesaw, a new farm-to-counter fresh casual restaurant concept we developed with our culinary partners, Gale Gand and Dan Smith.We helped Zagame's, an Australian hotel and restaurant group, understand the Chicago market. We refined operations, cut food costs, improved gross margins and refreshed the menu for Goose Island Brewery.We partnered with 3Sixty Dining Intelligence to reposition and refresh the brand, and update the menu for 4 Weber Grill locations.We were hired to assess and provide recommendations for Kings Restaurant Group, resulting in a successful concept redesign.

Greater Chicago Area

Joseph Freed & Associates is a Chicago-based, privately owned real estate company engaged in retail, residential, office, hospitality, mixed-use and other development initiatives across America.• Developed a new restaurant division, which included the launch of the pioneering, award-winning restaurant concept in 2009, Red Moon, which has been described by St. Louis Magazine as an “urban culinary adventure offering Asian cuisine with a French accent.”• Instrumental in bringing clarity to the food, entertainment and retail concepts of Block 37 and Sullivan Center (former Carson Pirie Scott building), ensuring an essential mix of the Four F’s: food, fun, fashion and film, including the identification of high-end restaurants and casual dining concepts, such as Lettuce Entertain You’s Foodlife, Rosa Mexicana and Shake Shack.

Greater Chicago Area

Friedman Properties is a real estate company managing more than 4 million sq. ft. of commercial and residential space across 50+ properties throughout Chicagoland. • Liaised between landlord and restaurant tenants.• Placed new restaurant concepts into commercial properties, including Potbelly’s and Outback Steakhouse.

Greater Chicago Area

Levy Restaurants operates critically acclaimed, award-winning U.S. and European restaurants and sports/entertainment venues.• As an equity partner with 33% ownership, created (together with Larry and Mark Levy) nationally recognized restaurant concepts Bistro 110 (1989), Blackhawk Lodge (1991) and Bistro 100 (1992).• As vice president of development, assisted in the creation of new concepts, including Portobello Yacht Club and Fireworks Factory at Disney’s Pleasure Island (1989).• As a managing partner, directed 150+ employees at Bistro 110, one of the highest grossing restaurants in Chicago for 22 years.• The Bistro 110 ($6.5 million annual revenue on 6000 sq. ft.) and Blackhawk Lodge ($4 million annual revenue on 4,000 sq. ft.) restaurants were consistently Zagat rated, deemed Top 10 by Chicago magazine, and nationally recognized as Chicago landmarks.• Bistro 110 was acknowledged for excellence and innovation in foodservice with the prestigious Ivy Award from Restaurants & Institutions magazine, and the restaurant participated in a chef exchange with two of the world’s most well-known French Chefs: Chef Joël Robuchon and Chef Paul Bocuse.• Expanded Bistro 110 to Charlotte and worked with Nations Bank and Lincoln Properties to expand the concept with a new name, Bistro 100 ($3.5 million annual revenue). One of Charlotte’ highest grossing restaurants.

Greater Chicago Area

• Worked side-by-side with restaurant legend Don Roth in the family business. • Entered the business as a floor manager at Don Roth’s River Plaza, and was quickly promoted to VP of Marketing.