Friday, March 2, 2012

Cousins signs restaurants and spa for Emory Point in Atlanta



ATLANTA, GA – Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE: CUZ) has signed four new retailers at Emory Point (top left rendering), the $100+ million mixed-use project under construction in northeast Atlanta.

The new leases include the first U.S. lease of authentic Italian dining restaurant La Tagliatella (middle right photo of  Madrid location); and expansions of metro Atlanta-based concepts Tin Lizzy’s, Jazmin Spa and Fresh To Order.

The leases also reflect a keen interest from retailers in the project. Restaurant La Tagliatella, which chose Atlanta for its first U.S. location, is owned by Central European-based AmRest Holdings, which operates more than 600 restaurants in nine countries.

La Tagliatella was founded in Madrid in 2001 and now has more than 110 restaurants in Spain and France. AmRest’s U.S. division is based in Atlanta. A full-service restaurant, La Tagliatella features pastas, sauces and pizzas, a full bar and excellent service in an authentic ambience.

For the Atlanta-based concepts, the new leases represent expansion into a sought-after area.

This will be the fourth location for Jazmin Spa, which offers facials, microdermabrasion, thermal body therapy treatments, hair removal, nail services and massage.

Popular taqueria Tin Lizzy’s will open its fifth location at Emory Point. The restaurant chain has met with success for its tacos, guacamole and lively atmosphere. Alpharetta-based Fresh To Order, or f2o, will open its sixth location at Emory Point. The eatery offers dine-in or take-out healthy foods, from salads to paninis.

 “We’re thrilled with the mix of retailers and restaurants, which reflects the best in local, national and even international tastes and trends,” said Mike Cohn (lower right photo), Cousins’ executive vice president.

These new offerings join a collection of retailers previously announced by Cousins including: CVS/pharmacy, Jos A. Bank Clothiers, Marlow’s Tavern and Which Wich Superior Sandwiches. Cousins is actively considering other national and local retailers that would round out the mix, including additional dining, women’s boutiques and professional services.

Contacts:

Rachel Tobin
Jackson Spalding for Cousins Properties
rtobin@jacksonspalding.com                      
404-724-2501

Suzanne Rutledge
Jackson Spalding for Cousins Properties
srutledge@jacksonspalding.com                                   
404-214-2242

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