The Village Squire is celebrating 50 years in business in West Dundee. | Rick West / rwest@dailyherald.com
By Rick West | Daily Herald
A community fixture in West Dundee is marking a half century of hospitality at the corner of Washington and Second Street downtown this month.
The Village Squire is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being “a good place to be since 1974.”
Karas Restaurant Group managing partner Bob Karas said the restaurant, opened by his dad and uncle, holds a special place in his heart and the hearts of community members because of it’s longevity.
“People tell me they got engaged here, or had their first date with their wife here,” Karas said. “They’ve had celebrations, post-funeral luncheons. No matter what we’ve always delivered. Good food, good service, value for the price.”
The Village Squire is celebrating 50 years in business in West Dundee. | Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.
The Squire, as it’s known colloquially, has a number of promotions and events planned as part of a monthlong celebration.
A ribbon cutting is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, with lunch specials featuring flashback pricing until 2 p.m.
A limited-time menu with anniversary specials starts Monday and runs through the end of the month. And since May 1 the Squire has been giving each table of guests one of 5,000 golden envelopes, each featuring a surprise reward including a free appetizer, a percentage off the bill, and a $100 gift card.
The 50th anniversary celebration will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 30 with special offerings and entertainment.
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