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Ivar's celebrating founder's 109th birthday with $1.09 menu items

March 7, 2014

Ivar's Seafood Bars and full-service restaurants are paying tribute to the chain's founder, Ivar Haglund, and his would-be 109th birthday with a deep-sea deal on Tuesday, March 18. Ivar's fans who purchase one regularly priced entrée and wish Ivar "Happy Birthday," will receive a second entrée of their choice for $1.09 from a special birthday menu, according to a company press release. In addition to the birthday discounts, Ivar's also will treat the first 109 guests to a slice of birthday cake.

Social media fans may also try their hand at "Ivar's Great Caper Contest" for the chance to win a $109 gift card good at the patriarch's chain of seafood restaurants. Ivar Haglund was legendary for his "capers," or comical stunts, such as clam eating contests, a Christmas walk with Patsy the baby seal, and the clam stamp, according to the release. Fans can submit a caper that Ivar himself would be proud to call his own. Contest ends Friday, March 21. For full details, go to Ivar's Facebook page.