Locally-owned, specialty coffee shop to open early 2013 at the North Oak Cliff/West Dallas mixed-use development

Dallas, February 23, 2012 – Local specialty coffee shop Pearl Cup Coffee has announced it will open a new location in early 2013 at Sylvan | Thirty, the highly anticipated mixed-use development currently under construction at the crossroads of North Oak Cliff and West Dallas. It will be Dallas-based Pearl Cup Coffee’s third location and will occupy the 2,000-square foot corner space facing the intersection of Sylvan Avenue and I-30 frontage road. The coffee shop will feature a roll-up garage door, exposing the interior space to an expansive patio.

Founded in 2007 by partners Carlene Saelg and Rita Davis, the specialty coffee shop seeks to provide the most ethically sourced coffee in a space that reflects their sustainable commitment to green building practices.

“Being a green company is a choice we make out of our own personal commitment to do our part for a healthy planet,” said Saelg. “We appreciate that Sylvan | Thirty is seeking LEED certification — that’s something that resonates with our brand — and we think we’re a great fit with the other local and independent concepts that have committed to the project. We simply love making great coffee and want to become a community gathering place for the neighborhood.”

“Pearl Cup Coffee is going to be a great meeting place for our neighbors in West Dallas and North Oak Cliff, particularly for folks walking up the Coombs Creek Trail,” said Brent Jackson, president of Sylvan | Thirty developer Oaxaca Interests. “Their shop reinforces our commitment to local, community-focused businesses. Their dedication to environmentally conscious business practices and desire to embrace the surrounding neighborhood makes them a perfect fit for Sylvan | Thirty.”

Pearl Cup Coffee is the fourth tenant at Sylvan | Thirty to be announced. Other announced businesses include farm-fresh grocer Cox Farms Market, artisan butcher and wine shop Matador Meat & Wine and a culinary incubator, which will be overseen by chef Sharon Hage.

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Websites:

www.iheartsylvanthirty.com
www.thepearlcup.com

Media Contact: Cooper Smith Koch
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 384-1867