Cypress Equities companies* (“Cypress”) announced today that Bar Louie has signed on as the newest merchant at West 7th, the popular Fort Worth mixed-use development. Awarded "Concept of Tomorrow" by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, Bar Louie is a casual neighborhood place that features warm, upbeat surroundings with contemporary photography, mosaic tiling, wood-paneled walls and modern lighting. Specializing in modern food and handcrafted signature cocktails, it offers an extensive selection of appetizers, sandwiches and entrees made in their scratch kitchen, plus a wide assortment of martinis, microbrews and wines by the glass or bottle.

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BAR LOUIE COMING TO WEST 7TH
FORT WORTH, Texas (October 18, 2011) – Cypress Equities companies* (“Cypress”)
announced today that Bar Louie has signed on as the newest merchant at West 7th, the popular
Fort Worth mixed-use development.
Awarded "Concept of Tomorrow" by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, Bar Louie is a casual
neighborhood place that features warm, upbeat surroundings with contemporary photography,
mosaic tiling, wood-paneled walls and modern lighting. Specializing in modern food and
handcrafted signature cocktails, it offers an extensive selection of appetizers, sandwiches and
entrees made in their scratch kitchen, plus a wide assortment of martinis, microbrews and wines
by the glass or bottle.
“We are very excited to open our first Bar Louie in Fort Worth,” stated Erika Buesing, senior
director of marketing for BL Restaurant Operations, LLC, the Addison, Texas-based company
that owns and operates Bar Louie. “The new West 7th location, which will also showcase a
rooftop patio, will be the perfect spot for happy hour drinks and live music on the weekends.”
Bar Louie will occupy the 6,503-square-feet restaurant site at the southeast corner of West 7th
Street and Norwood Street. The opening is anticipated in the winter of 2011.
“Bar Louie is the perfect complement to West 7th,” added Michael Wheat, executive vice
president, director of leasing for Cypress Equities. “Its prominent location on 7th Street and
rooftop deck featuring terrific views of the architecturally stunning museum district will contribute
to the destination’s appeal for casual gatherings.”
Myles Kelley of Realty Ventures and Greg Bracchi of Edge Realty Partners represented the
tenant during lease negotiations, while Chris Thomas and David Thomas of The Retail
Connection and Rodger Chieffalo of Chieffalo Realty represented the landlord.
West 7th is a strategic blend of pedestrian-friendly urban elements positioned in a mixed-use
community offering retail, entertainment, office and residential. The 13-acre development is
located on 7th Street and University Drive near the Fort Worth business and cultural districts. Its
retail and office components are being developed by a Cypress Equities company* and the
residential component by Columbus Realty Partners, LTD. To learn more about the West 7th
development, please visit www.West-7th.com.

2. Cypress Equities
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.
*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.
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