I'm not sure how long the Village Gourmet has been open. It's been awhile though. For the last 12 years, my office has been within walking distance. Needless to say, I've had most things on the menu and have watched the place evolve from a gourmet sandwich shop to today's daily menu of specials that range from a calamari salad to Kobe burgers to house-smoked pulled pork.