February 13, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Houston Dynamo FC News Release
HOUSTON – Houston Dynamo Football Club announced today a multi-year agreement with James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega, who will collaborate with Levy, hospitality partner of the Club. Together they will elevate the food and beverage experience at Shell Energy Stadium and feature local restaurants, purveyors, and eclectic flavors from Houston’s culinary community.
“We are thrilled to work with Hugo Ortega to reimagine the culinary experience that fans will enjoy this season and for years to come,” Club majority owner and chairman, Ted Segal said. “It’s vital that we bring the diverse and rich flavors of Houston into Shell Energy Stadium and this partnership provides us a tremendous opportunity to do so.”
Ortega is an avid fan of the Club and has been supporting the Dynamo and Dash since the franchise relocated in 2006. Through his deep roots and passion for sharing the vibrant Houston culinary community, Ortega will work with Levy to curate a collection of food and beverage destinations throughout the stadium that feature diverse local businesses. Fans will feel that passion in the form of Houston’s favorite and up-and-coming restaurants across the concourse, as well as new signature menus in club and suite areas influenced by Ortega’s own favorite flavors. A full list of local vendors will be announced in the coming weeks and the revamped menu will debut on March 18 for the Dynamo home opener against Austin FC.
“As a lifelong soccer fan – with a childhood dream of being a professional player – I am thrilled to join Houston Dynamo Football Club by doing what I do best: serving the food and drink of my homeland of Mexico,” says Ortega. “There are so many wonderful changes happening at Shell Energy Stadium to enhance the fans’ experience, and we know that the authentic Mexican cuisine that we will offer will be an exciting new part of cheering on our hometown team. We encourage people to come see and enjoy all the new changes in support of our club.”
Ortega is the executive chef and co-owner of H Town Restaurant Group which operates Backstreet Cafe, Caracol, Hugo’s, URBE and Xochi. The Houston-based, family-owned and operated hospitality group was founded by Ortega and his wife, Tracy Vaught. The Mexico City native immigrated to Houston in 1984 and transformed the culinary scene in the Bayou City for the last three decades. Ortega is renowned for his hospitality…
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