Beautiful, Spectacular, Eye-catching Steakhouse in North Dallas. $225,000. “There are just not words to put the image of all this place has to offer.”

Traditional Tex-Mex Food Restaurant in North Dallas. $189,000. “Established in 2009.”

Hamburgers, Shakes, Salads. Dallas $95,000 Established 9 1/2 years. Owner pays himself $1,000/week, plus employee salaries of $6,500/ month. (click through business for sale tab)

French, Established 20 yrs, Cook will stay. Upscale area of Dallas. $149,000. “Seats 80 inside and 20 outside patio. Known for its consistent and quality food, it is one of the highest rated restaurants in its neighborhood.”

Elaborate and successful throwback nightclub/dinner club/jazz club. No price listed. “Awesome location.”

Grand Italian Restaurant and Bar. $115,000. Plano. Established 1987. “The current owner has fully renovated the restaurant after the acquisition.The restaurant is located in an area that has a lot of corporate offices and countless houses.”

Fine Dining Restaurant. $135,000. Dallas.  “Upscale, elegant, and authentic fine dining specializing in Ethiopian and Italian dishes is available for sale. Established in 1991 and moved into current location in 2005, the restaurant is the oldest Ethiopian restaurant in Dallas. The restaurant serves premium quality dishes to its customers and has been placed in D Magazine thereby drawing a number of high-end customers including celebrities.”

Asian Fusion Restaurant. $189,000. North Dallas.  “Asian fusion restaurant with emphasis on Chinese food is now available for sale. This modern, beautiful, and fast-food concept Chinese restaurant is located in the hub of one of the largest retail corridor of N. Dallas. Surrounded by a countless businesses, corporations, and residents.”

High-End Well Established Tex-Mex. $429,000.North Dallas. “Upscale Tex-Mex Grill located in N. Dallas which does over $1 Million in annual revenues. Centrally located in a fast growing city, this restaurant has accumulated a strong and loyal customer base.”

Bob Young: Remembering Marcello Rosen

On Tues., July 19, my family (wife Paula, daughter Lacey, son Christopher, and his fiancee, Katie) and I celebrated Paula’s birthday at our favorite restaurant, Toulouse. We arrived to find that our requested table was occupied by none other than restaurateur Alberto Lombardi and several of his family members and friends—including his go-to real estate broker, Marcello Rosen.

As the table transitioned to us, we exchanged warm hellos with Alberto and Marcello.

Less than a month later, on Fri., August 12, my son and I attended a memorial service for Marcello, who had lost a courageous battle with cancer. Christopher (who’s also a fellow Weitzman broker) and I were both struck by the frailty and sanctity of life—and the loss of a true real estate professional and a valued business friend.

The service was attended by hundreds of Marcello’s friends and family, including Dallas restaurateurs Avner and Celeste Samuel (NOSH), Alberto and Vivian Lombardi (La Fiorentina, Cibus), Taco and Duni Borga (La Duni), and Brian and Courtney Luscher (The Grape)—as well as restaurant brokers Dennis Leibovitz, Steve Williamson, Jack Gosnell, Alan Mann, Nelson Billups, and many others —all there to pay respects to a well-liked player in our business.

Marcello lived a fascinating life and was a successful retailer in his own right (as co-founder of the Pea in a Pod chain) before switching over to the commercial real estate arena, focusing on restaurant development and site selection. Most recently he was senior vice president at Dunhill Partners.

As tough as it was to realize the loss of Marcello, I was comforted by the sense of community of our commercial real estate industry. On my next visit to Toulouse, La Duni, Nosh, or The Grape, I will raise my glass and toast Marcello, a true professional and a friend.

Bob Young is managing director of The Weitzman Group. Contact him at byoung@weitzmangroup.com.