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The Cheesecake Factory leads exciting tenant line-up
La Tasca and Domicile Furniture also sign leases at  THE MARKET PLACE

Arlington, Virginia, January 20, 2003 -- McCaffery Interests, Inc., (www.mccafferyinterests.com) on behalf of the owner of 2900 Wilson LLC., announced today that The Cheesecake Factory (www.thecheesecakefactory.com) has signed a lease for12,600 SF of space in The Market Place located at 2900 Wilson Boulevard at the corner of Clarendon Boulevard and North Fillmore Street in Arlington, Virginia. The Market Place will open Fall 2003.

The Cheesecake Factory is known for its distinctive architecture, stylish décor, superior service and an extensive, innovative menu of more than 200 items with generous portions at moderate prices. The Market Place will be The Cheesecake Factory's fourth location in the Washington, DC area.

In addition, to The Cheesecake Factory, La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant and Domicile furniture have also signed leases in The Market Place. Lease details as follows:

La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant
SF: 6,714
Website: http://www.latasca.co.uk/

Of Interest:
Originated in 1993 in Manchester city centre the UK, LaTasco's first location in the United States will be The Market Place. La Tasca will serve more then 30 tapas dishes, paellas and a wide range of Spanish wines and beers in a warm and colorful surrounding.

Domicile
SF: 10,316
Website: http://www.domicilehome.com/

Of Interest:
Since 1974, Domicile has specialized in building custom hardwood furniture. Domicile also offers a wide variety of high quality contemporary and unique furnishings from Baronet, Gamma Leather and other manufacturers from all around the globe. The Market Place will be Domicile's fourth location in the United States and the first location in the Washington DC area.

"The Cheesecake Factory, La Tasca and Domicile are stellar additions to Arlington's Clarendon neighborhood." commented Dan McCaffery, President, McCaffery Interests. "Bringing local, national and international businesses to the Clarendon area represents the successful collaboration between McCaffery Interests, Arlington County Officials and the citizens of the Clarendon neighborhoods -- working together in the common goal of making Clarendon an appealing urban destination with a balanced blend of shops and restaurants."

The Cheesecake Factory, LaTasca and Domicile Furniture represent a total of 29,630 SF in The Market Place. An additional 2,100 SF is still available for lease.

About McCaffery Interests, Inc.
Established in 1991, McCaffery Interests is a privately held real estate development company specializing in the development, leasing, construction and management of urban mixed-used properties nationwide. McCaffery Interests, Inc. is located at 737 Michigan Avenue, Suite 2050, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 944-3777.

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