1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br /> <br /> <br />VILLAGE ON THE GREEN ANNOUNCES NEW RESTAURANT <br />Mughlai Restaurant Coming Soon<br />DALLAS (May 5, 2011) – Village on the Green, the mixed-use development adjacent to the Galleria Dallas, announced today that a lease has been signed with operators to open a new dining destination called Mughlai Restaurant. <br />The 4,043-square-foot restaurant located at the intersection of Alpha and Noel Roads will feature fine Indian cuisine and is slated to open this summer in July. <br />Mughlai Restaurant owner Javeed Khan and his wife Sonia come from a family with 30 years of operating upscale restaurants that specialize in the art of Indian Mughal dining. Sonia’s father Satish Mehtani has operated eight restaurants in New Jersey and two in Massachusetts under different Indian names prior to opening the newest Dallas location at Village on the Green.<br />“We are looking forward to bringing fine Indian cuisine and a unique dining experience to our fans in Dallas,” states owner Javeed Khan. <br />Mr. Mehtani has welcomed into his restaurants the heads of state from four countries, including the United States, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In addition, Mr. Mehtani has been invited to the White House six times and introduced his style of Indian cuisine to former President Bill Clinton in 1995.<br />Some menu highlights from Mughlai Restaurant include the appetizer Dhahi Kabab, described as lentil patties, filled with cottage cheese, pan-grilled and served with mint and tamarind chutney; an unleavened bread cooked in a clay oven called Rosemary Naan; vegetables including Kurkari Bhindi, deep-fried strips of okra marinated in spices and dry mango powder; as well as entrees such as Black Pepper Malai Kabab, Tandoori Salmon and Lamb Vindaloo, which is marinated with red and black peppers, potatoes and pickled onions and finished with vinegar.<br />Michael Wheat, executive vice president, director of leasing states, “It is a delight to welcome this upscale dining option to Dallas. We are confident that visitors will enjoy sampling the unique assortment of Indian dishes available from the restaurant’s vast menu, and guests will have ample reason to return time and time again.”<br />Stephen Rury of Dominus Commercial, Inc. represented Mughlai Restaurant, while Lee Loftis and Jack Burgher of SRS Real Estate Partners represented Village on the Green in this transaction. <br />- more -<br />Village on the Green Announces New Restaurant – page 2 <br />Village on the Green is a mixed-use community featuring retail, restaurant and residential components. The development is located on the northeast corner of Alpha and Noel Roads in Dallas adjacent to the Galleria Dallas, and its retail space is developed by a Cypress Equities company.* To learn more about Village on the Green, please visit www.thevillageonthegreen.com.<br />Cypress Equities <br />Founded in 1995, Cypress Equities companies* have offices in Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York and Fort Lauderdale. Today, Cypress Equities companies are developing and/or managing more than 10 million square feet in projects throughout the U.S. and Caribbean, consisting of community and power centers, as well as vertically integrated mixed-use villages that incorporate retail, residential, hotel and offices. Visit http://www.cypressequities.com for more information.<br />*The Cypress Equities name, logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks being licensed to independent operating companies by CE Brands, LLC. Any particular obligation, service or product is the sole responsibility of the specific entity that incurs such obligation or supplies such service or product.<br />###<br />For additional information:<br />Randa McMinn<br />Cypress Equities <br />Direct: 214-561-6007, Cell: 469-767-0877<br />
