KOURY CORPORATION is pleased to announce the following openings and commitments for The Village at North Elm, Greensboro’s premier mixed use village.

CHOP HOUSE GRILLE restaurant and bar opened to rave reviews serving lunch and dinner in the Chop House tradition of excellence but with a new flair. The Chop House, which operates restaurants in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Raleigh and Wilmington, is one of North Carolina's premier steakhouses also serving the highest quality fresh fish, pork and chicken. Chop House Grill adds lighter fare appetizers, salads and entrees to the restaurant’s acclaimed traditional menu, all in an elegant yet contemporary setting.

DOLCE VITA LIFESTYLES offers fine designer men’s clothing, accessories, sportswear and shoes as well as home furnishings. Canali, Zanella, Michael Toschi and Dolce Vita’s own line of custom leatherwear are just a few of the exclusive lines displayed amidst hand crafted furniture and unique conversation and home accent pieces.

SILVER GALLERY INTERNATIONAL offers a fine selection of women’s, men’s, and children’s sterling silver jewelry as well as other eclectic items. Included is Swarovski crystal, Chamilia charm bracelets, Maggi B Bags, Dichroic glass as well as a fine selection of gem stones.

ROLLY’S GREAT KIDS has operated in Winston-Salem for 15 years as the Triad’s premier baby store. Opening its second store at the Village, Rolly’s specializes in the finest infants and children’s bedroom furnishings, bedding, accessories, clothing and gifts. Rolly’s also offers custom items and gift registries.

JACK CECIL is a boutique that recently has relocated to the Village. This unique shop offers great design in accessories, lamps and furniture for the home. It will also feature luxury linens, soaps and candles for bed and bath along with the latest trends in jewelry, fashion and gifts.

INDIGO BEAD STUDIO is a unique store where customers can create or purchase their own necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Indigo Beads features a huge selection of semi-precious beads, Bali silver, Austrian crystal, clasps, pendants and much more. Weekly classes are offered for all levels of expertise and interest.

 

In addition to those mentioned above, the following have signed commitments to open for business in late winter and early spring 2006.

MARSHALL ART GALLERY is moving to the Village in early 2006. The gallery will present a revolving inventory of eclectic art across all media such as painting, sculpture, pottery, watercolor, photography, jewelry, glasswork and more, created by regional and international artists. Art classes, tours and shows will be offered for groups of all ages. Marshall Art also offers full service custom picture framing.

PANERA BREAD is bringing its tradition of handcrafted sandwiches, freshly made soups and sumptuous salads along with freshly baked artisan breads, bagels and pastries to the Village.

ALLEN TATE REALTORS will open an office at the Village offering a full range of real estate products and services. Allen Tate offers the advantage of hometown service with international capabilities and the latest in real estate technology, all with the highest level of customer service.

ROBUST-AH! COFFEE AND SUCH is an upscale mixed retail venture offering customers’ great specialty coffee drinks as well as the full line of Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams upholstered furniture, decorative accent pieces and accessories, for an authentic plantation experience.

STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION is also slated to join the Village community in 2006.

“We are delighted with the look and feel of the Village and are well on our way to creating a special place, unique in character assembling the finest collection of independent shops, boutiques and restaurants in the Triad,” says Ron Mack, Koury’s Retail Executive Vice President. “People are just beginning to realize the explosive growth in this affluent but underserved submarket. The interest level is extremely high and we look forward to announcing the next round of commitments very soon,” says Mack.

The Village at North Elm is a 23 acre “main street” village developed by Koury Corporation. It is integrated into Koury’s existing 100,000 ft. North Elm Village shopping center anchored by Harris Teeter, located at the intersection of Elm Street and Pisgah Church Road in Greensboro. The Village will add an additional 72,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 48,000 square feet of second floor office space and 190 residential units, some of which are located above the shops. The first 32 luxury apartments are slated for occupancy in late summer 2006.

The Village at North Elm is the first project of its kind in the Triad offering the opportunity to live, work, shop and dine in one planned, walkable community with all of today’s conveniences and amenities. The architecture is traditional in style. The pedestrian-friendly environment includes street-front parking and oversized sidewalks surrounded by lush landscaping, wireless common areas, music, fountains, streetlamps and benches for a relaxing, intimate setting. The Village location offers easy access to all Greensboro major arteries.