With the season starting soon, the Chicago Bears roster looks shinier than it has in years — and so does the fan experience. “We’re talking a complete transformation,” said Lee Twarling, senior vice president of guest experience and stadium operation. On Wednesday, Chicago-based Levy Restaurant Group, the Bears’ new hospitality partner, unveiled a new concessions menu at a preview event at Soldier Field, showcasing items like the bear paw pretzel, carne asada waffle fries, an over-the-top doughnut and updated odes to regional favorites like the Italian beef sandwich. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: New concession items are displayed during a tasting event and hospitality exhibition at Soldier Field on Aug. 28, 2024. Photo 2: Bear claw pretzel. Photo 3: The Odunze dog. Photo 4: Bear paw donut. ? Zareen Syed / Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar

With the season starting soon, the Chicago Bears roster looks shinier than it has in years — and so does the fan experience.

“We’re talking a complete transformation,” said Lee Twarling, senior vice president of guest experience and stadium operation.

On Wednesday, Chicago-based Levy Restaurant Group, the Bears’ new hospitality partner, unveiled a new concessions menu at a preview event at Soldier Field, showcasing items like the bear paw pretzel, carne asada waffle fries, an over-the-top doughnut and updated odes to regional favorites like the Italian beef sandwich.

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Photo 1: New concession items are displayed during a tasting event and hospitality exhibition at Soldier Field on Aug. 28, 2024.

Photo 2: Bear claw pretzel.

Photo 3: The Odunze dog.

Photo 4: Bear paw donut.

? Zareen Syed / Chicago Tribune
? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune /
@emeslar