Village Tavern - Charlotte

The original Village Tavern opened its doors in 1984 in Winston Salem NC. The idea was simple, serve the best possible food, at affordable prices, using only the finest freshest ingredients, and to enrich the lives of each other, our guests, and our community. In other words to make a positive difference. Today, just as in 1984, we remain committed to our founding principles. Be a Great place to work, deliver Great Food, Great Service, and Great Value to our guests everyday. That's what we do, and we love what we do. Corporate executive chef Mary Grace Viado came to Village Tavern in 2002 after graduating with highest honors from the Culinary Institute of America in October 2001. During her time at CIA, she was honored with many awards and scholarships including a prestigious James Beard Foundation Scholarship, Culinary Institute of America Service Award, Culinary Institute of America President’s Scholarship, Guest Services Endowed Scholarship, Katharine Angell Scholastic Achievement Award and International Student Scholarship. A native of the Philippines, Viado graduated cum laude with a degree in hotel and restaurant administration from the University of the Philippines. At the age of 20, she began her restaurant career with Bistro Holding Group and was one of their youngest managers for the Italianni's restaurant brand. She was promoted to Italianni’s corporate chef at the age of 23.