Stephen Starr collabs with Aramark on new Wells Fargo Center restaurant

Philly restaurateur Stephen Starr and Aramark are joining forces for a new restaurant at the Wells Fargo Center.

Driving the news: The sports arena announced the collaboration between the two Philly food giants Tuesday as part of its more than $300 million transformation project.

• The new eatery from the restaurateur behind Parc, Frankford Hall, LMNO, El Rey and Buddakan, will replace the arena's only sit-down restaurant, The Grille.

Details: Starr's new spot will serve a full menu of American-style cuisine and sit approximately 300 people.

• Visitors can take in floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the city skyline.
• Philadelphia sports teams will be incorporated into the restaurant's decor.

Zoom out: The Wells Fargo Center project includes a redesigned main concourse and a new club level, the latter of which is pegged to be completed by this fall.

• The project also includes a new 4K center-hung scoreboard, a BetRivers.com Sports Lounge, and a makeover of the mezzanine level.

What they're saying: "The sports and entertainment industry is one that I've yet to leave my mark on, so this opportunity to collaborate with Aramark and Wells Fargo Center on an in-arena restaurant concept is really special," Starr said in a statement.

Valerie Camillo, president of the Wells Fargo Center, said Starr is "synonymous with culinary excellence here in Philly and all around the world."

• The new restaurant, she added, is "just one more way to ensure our arena remains cutting edge and world class for decades to come."

What's next: You can eat at the Starr's new restaurant when it opens in October, at the start of the Sixers' and Flyers' seasons.