DALLAS–DFW-based Venture Commercial Real Estateis partnering with the owners of California-based Eureka!Restaurant Group to introduce its American cuisine, craftbeer and small-batch whiskey to Texas diners.

The first two Eureka! restaurants in Texas will be located inUptown Dallas' West Village and on downtownAustin's famed Sixth Street. Venture'sLarry Leon, Jonathan Cooper andRoss McCook represented Eureka! in the negotiationof both leases.

“With its beautiful design, celebratory atmosphere and greatfood and beverage selections, Eureka! is looking to locate inhigh-density urban locations where they can really make an impactwith their guests,” said Leon, a partner at Venture who heads upthe firm's Venturetainment division focusing onrestaurant and entertainment clients, to GlobeSt.com. “They mayconsider top developments in high-density suburban markets as well,where there is strong daytime traffic and office density.”