RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES, LLC
NEW YORK, NY

Restaurant Associates, LLC is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, recognized as the nation’s premier food service company. Based in New York City, it serves over 160 prestigious locations nationwide, providing premium dining experiences to museums, performing art centers, aquariums, corporate cafeterias, educational facilities, and off-premise catering events across key cities including Boston, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Toronto, and more. Restaurante Associates operates under the Compass Group North America umbrella, the world’s leading foodservice organization. With a rich portfolio of corporate clients in various industries such as publishing, media, banking, fashion, technology, law firms, and educational institutions, Restaurant Associates manage a comprehensive array of over 100 exclusive accounts. Their commitment to culinary excellence is evidenced through numerous accolades including Café 57 at Hearst Publications being awarded Catersource’s Non-Commercial Caterer of the Year, The Wright Restaurant at The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum securing the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant Design, and recognition by the World Bank Group for Food Management with their Best Menu. The company thrives on innovation and diversity in its dining offerings—featuring culinary programs such as New York Steakhouse, Everything Vegetarian, Middle Eastern menus, and a Global Chef Series. Emphasis is placed on using local ingredients and seasonal specialties to elevate the menu, while ensuring guests' nutritional needs are met through Wellness Awareness Days led by registered dietitians. Restaurant Associates has garnered critical acclaim for its unique dining environments that complement their partner venues such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Museum of the American Indian, and Longwood Gardens. The leadership steered by CEO, with decades in the hospitality business, contributes to a rich tradition that has grown the company significantly since Dick’s appointment as President in 2003. Michael Gallagher, as Executive Vice President of Operations, brings extensive experience managing key accounts and leading award-winning projects within Restaurant Associates’ operations division. Established in Florida with a history dating back to August 03, 2006, and having filed under the status 'FORL' (Foreign Corporation), the company continues to drive its mission forward through excellence in hospitality and service.