Civic Passion Arises From Kevin’s Place

Restaurateur saw a help wanted sign 23 year ago starting his close relationship with Deerfield

An opportune help wanted sign in front of the Cherry Pit Restaurant in Deerfield 23 years ago produced one of Deerfield’s leading entrepreneurs and civic backers. That is when Kevin Quigley, who was operating a business in Lake Forest and looking for some extra income, parked in front of the Cherry Pit, saw the sign, walked in, was hired as assistant manager and never left. Earlier: Gold Ribbon Day Fights Cancer Saturday The Cherry Pit became Kevin’s Place seven years ago when he bought it from, Lynn Elliott, the woman who hired him. She is now his assistant manager. “We both know how each other likes stuff,” he said. His passion and enthusiasm for the Village has continued to grow. “Every community needs a place like (this) where everyone…

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