How Texas Attorney Kevin Kelley Is Raising the Bar For Southern Dining, Hospitality, and Opportunities For Minorities

Kitchen + Kocktails is Kevin Kelley's latest endeavor.

Kevin Kelley is a Dallas-based trailblazer and tastemaker, creating countless opportunities and hospitable destinations across America considerate of people of color. The sole owner of the rising national hospitality group Kevin Kelley Concepts, Kelley has successfully implemented a vision in his concepts that strives for nationwide expansion.

Kelley is an attorney, entrepreneur, restaurateur and progressive visionary, Kevin Kelley Concepts has seen substantial success due to Mr. Kelley’s drive, passion for service, ability to inspire the best from those around him, and his selflessness. His love for serving the community and equipping the “underdogs” can be credited to the success of Kevin Kelley Concepts.

The wrongful death, serious injury, and business litigation law firm Kelley Law Firm, P.C., represents clients internationally who have been wronged or harmed due to the actions of others. Over 17 years. the firm has recovered over half of a billion dollars for its clients.

As for Kevin Kelley Concepts, it consists of three hospitality brands across six nationwide locations: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley (Dallas, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, NC), Club VIVO, and KANVAS Sports + Social. Within the group, Kelley employs over 800 employees of color, emblematic of his commitment to creating opportunity for those who otherwise would struggle to have it recognized.

Every menu item, crafted cocktail, and dessert is carefully created, tasted, and selected by Kelley. He prides himself on the time, attention, and quality that goes into each plate served; the core of what the restaurant provides is built on great service, delicious Southern comfort food, creative hand-crafted cocktails, and memorable experiences.

Club VIVO is Dallas’ #1 Latin nightclub, operating out of 19,000 square feet at 1930 Pacific Ave. Club VIVO’s main staff is primarily Latino, thoughtfully addressing the needs of the customer base.

The most recent addition to Kevin Kelley Concepts’ body of work is an elevated sports viewing destination in the heart of downtown Dallas, Kanvas Sports + Social. Located on 2823 Main Street, Kanvas Sports + Social boasts 10,000 square feet of space, two floor-level dining areas, and a connected upper-level lounge, bar, and kitchen that makes up Dallas’ next vibrant double-decker sports lounge. Plus, there’s fantastic food and first-rate cocktails.

Taking pride in his ability to lead through principles and goal-oriented action, Kelley has empowered hundreds of entrepreneurs and next-generation professionals. Many first-time professionals, including paralegals, attorneys, and restaurant general managers, have gotten their start through opportunities provided by Kevin Kelley Concepts.

Website: www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com