DLC is a development and consulting company founded by David Laris specializing in Food & Beverage. We create concepts, set up full-scale operations, and provide ongoing management for our own restaurants, as well as for projects by third party investors. Clients include: Swire and The Opposite House in Beijing, as well as East Hotel in Hong Kong and Beijing; Mattel and House of Barbie in Shanghai; Dolce & Gabbana and Martini Bar in Shanghai; Media Markt Cafe (multiple locations) in Shanghai. Concepts created and managed by DLC in Shanghai include: The Fat Olive, Downstairs with David Laris, Yucca, The Purple Onion, The Funky Chicken and more. DLC also specializes in branding & design services for new and existing brands, as well as full communications strategy, including marketing, PR, and social media strategy. Within our group umbrella, we provide premium event catering services under The King's Kitchen Catering, as well as specialized chocolate brands under The Pink Co., including David Laris Signature Chocolates and Barbie Chocolates. Please contact us for any type of development or project inquiries, including F&B consulting services, catering requests, real estate opportunities, specialized chocolate orders, F&B branding and design, and partnership opportunities. We are interested to work with both established brands as well as boutique or individual business owners.