The first Village Tavern was established in 1984, near Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. It has expanded a franchise of eight casual dining restaurants at locations in North Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama and Arizona. The Village Tavern offers a combination of some of the best traditional fare with newer and more modern menu items. The array cuisine includes hand-cut steaks, chops and prime rib; fresh fish, chicken, specialty salads, pastas and pizzas. All menu items are distinctly flavored by proprietary recipes and the use of wood-fired grills. To complement the wide assortment of menu offerings, the Village Tavern offers an award-winning wine list available by the glass, bottle or tasting portions.