Three New Restaurants Signed at Birkdale Village

Charlotte, N.C., April 17, 2003 – Crosland and Pappas Properties, developers of Birkdale Village in Huntersville, N.C., a 52-acre mixed-use development and recent winner of the 2003 Pillars of the Industry Award, announce the signing of three new restaurant tenants: Red Rocks, Dressler’s and Le Peep.

Details follow:

• Red Rocks, an American theme restaurant, will begin serving lunch and dinner in a new 5,500 sq. ft. restaurant (its second in Charlotte) beginning in September.
• Dresslers, an upscale, steak and seafood, dinner-only restaurant, plans an October opening of its new 5,191 sq. ft. restaurant.
• Le Peep will begin serving breakfast, brunch and lunch in August at its 3,269 sq. ft. restaurant, the second one to operate in the city of Charlotte.

“These dining establishments offer a wonderful range of dining experiences,” says Anne Carter Smith, leasing associate for Crosland. “And while each one is unique in its own way, they are all singularly focused on delivering outstanding service as well as cuisine.”

Red Rocks Café, Bar & Bakery - Owned and operated by John Love and Ron Herbert, The Red Rocks Café, Bar and Bakery is one of the city's most enjoyable dining and entertainment options. John and Ron opened the first Red Rocks in 1992 in the Strawberry Hill Shopping Center on Providence Road. They feature personalized service to an upscale bar atmosphere. The Red Rocks menu features more than 80 unique specials including salads, pastas, fine steaks and specialties. For more information, visit www.redrockscafe.com.

Dressler’s – Jon Dressler, an 18-year veteran of the restaurant industry, and Kim Dressler, an 18-year veteran of the hospitality industry, are combining their skills and talents to create a restaurant experience at Birkdale Village that will combine outstanding service and dinner menu created by an award-winning chef. Dressler’s will have a capacity of 130 diners and will serve only dinner seven days a week. Jon and Kim will also have space for 20-25 patrons in an adjoining bar. Wine-by-the-glass selection will be about 8-10 offerings with a 60-80 bottle wine list.

Le Peep – Le Peep is a unique, full-service specialty restaurant that has evolved over the past 20 years to become a place where diners can enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch with unbeatable service and an unmatched concept for good food. Le Peep has a winning technique that keeps people flocking for original recipes served up with style. Over 90% of Le Peep offerings are signature dishes, theirs and theirs alone. Some of their specialties are so exclusive they're even trademarked! For more info, visit www.lepeep.com.