Glenn P. Walsh, senior director, and Larry Ruggieri, associate,of Cushman represented building ownership, Metropolitan Life, asexclusive leasing agents. Charles Chan of real estate brokerageHarvest International represented Minado.

"Demand for quality restaurants that offer quick service is verystrong in White Plains," says Cushman's Walsh. "Because so manyfirms are moving to White Plains, we expect that Minado will thriveat White Plains Plaza."

Minado, which features Japanese food and a high-end sushibuffet, also operates locations in Manhattan; Parsippany, NJ;Little Ferry, NJ; Carle Place, NY; Atlanta and Natick, MA. TheMinado deal comes less than a month after Cushman & Wakefieldreported more than 60,000 sf of lease deals had been signed of lateat White Plains Plaza's 445 Hamilton Ave. and One North Broadwaybuildings, which total approximately 750,000 sf.