Market goers tasted a bit of North Carolina scuppernong wine from Fiddlers Vineyard of Cherryville. More photos below. (David Boraks/CorneliusNews.net)

Last Saturday, April 6, was opening day for another season of the Davidson Farmer’s Market, with sales shifting from twice a month to weekly for the spring and summer season. Read the full story

Tomatoes and Okra (Davidson Farmer’s Market photo)

DAVIDSON – The weekly Davidson Farmer’s Market will be open in downtown Davidson Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon, with fresh meats, produce and other goods. Highlight this week will include the start of painting of a new farmer’s market-themed mural on the side of Summit Coffee at 128 S. Main St., and music at both ends of the market grounds. Read the full story

Diners stopped at Restaurant X as part of the first Davidson Dinner Promenade (David Batty photo)

By DAVID BATTY

“Why didn’t anyone think of this before?” is the obvious question about the first ever Davidson Dinner Promenade, sponsored by The Town of Davidson and several local restaurants. On March 8, 16 Davidson residents enjoyed a progressive-style dinner featuring mini-courses at Restaurant X, Campania Café & Trattoria, Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, Toast Café of Davidson and Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar.

As participants walked from one restaurant to the next in perfect early March weather, Stewart Gray, of the Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission and Davidson Historical Society, treated us to a series of impromptu history lessons about the Town of Davidson. Read the full story

Summit's team includes senior barista and director of coffee David Beam, owner Tim Helfrich, and marketing and branding director Brian Helfrich. (David Boraks/CorneliusNews.net)

By DAVID BORAKS
CorneliusNews.net

Summit's new logo

DAVIDSON – Summit Coffee Co. is in its 14th year supplying coffee and more on Main Street in downtown Davidson. All is well at the popular community gathering place, but owner Tim Helfrich and marketing manager Brian Helfrich recently decided it was time for a little sprucing up. So over the New Year’s weekend, they and their coworkers slapped on some fresh paint and rearranged the furniture. And that’s not all.

The shop has a new logo and website, new beer and wine selections, and this week will introduce a new feature: a Friday night “pub” in the rearranged upstairs. Tim’s calling it the Freckled Dog Pub, in honor of his family’s 6-year-old Australian Shepherd/Lab mix Otis, and in homage to the pubs of England he has visited often in recent years. Read the full story

The market is selling holiday Pea Pod ornaments

Davidson Farmer’s Market’s winter tailgate market will be back this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon next to Davidson Town Hall. You’ll want to plan ahead – parking and road closures could be issues because of the afternoon North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade. But when you get there, you’ll find Christmas greenery; soaps, candles and other local gifts; and plenty of meat and produce from local farms. Read the full story

Il Bosco partners Patrick O'Leary (left) and Jimmy Hermann. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar opened its doors this week in downtown Davidson. Longtime Charlotte restaurateur Jimmy Hermann is hoping to lure diners from around the region with a menu of Italian regional fare, Italian wines and a casual atmosphere.

Mr. Hermann describes Il Bosco (which means “the woods” in Italian) as “a destination restaurant, providing a moderately-priced fine-dining experience to the Davidson community and surrounding areas.” Read the full story

Tim Groody

Chef Tim Groody has exited the kitchen at Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, the downtown Davidson eatery he helped open last summer. But Mr. Groody will remain a minority partner in a group that includes partners Michael Lavecchia and Chad Hollingsworth, his partners said Wednesday. Read the full story

Thinking about cooking local this Turkey Day? Davidson Farmer’s Market will host its annual pre-Thanksgiving holiday market this Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 to noon next to Town Hall.

Offerings this weekend include locally produced apples, pears, preserves, squashes, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, kale, mustard greens, carrots, flowers for your holiday table, onions, garlic, cheese, ostrich, pork, beef, chicken, sausage, and baked goods. They’ll also have fresh fish from the N.C. Coast and dishes prepared with local incredients. Read the full story

Example of the hot dog cart approved by the DRB.

Davidson could be getting another fast-food hot dog business, and this one it would be right on Main Street. Davidson’s Design Review Board gave its approval last week for a proposed hot dog cart to operate near the Davidson public library and CVS. The cart still needs a town vendor permit.

Friedeh Kariminian of Statesville hopes to operate the cart, which would offer hot dogs, chips and canned drinks. She’s being represented during the approval process Read the full story

Mike Todd of Bird Brain Ostrich Ranch in Sherrill's Ford talks to shoppers at a winter tailgate market April 17.

3rd season of regular weekly markets opens Saturday

Six new vendors offering fruit and vegetables, baked goods, soaps and flowers will join Davidson Farmers Market when it opens its third regular season of weekly markets this Saturday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to noon, in downtown Davidson.

The market runs every Saturday through October from 8 am – noon, off Main Street next to Town Hall. This year’s market will feature 32 farmers and vendors offering locally grown and organic vegetables and fruits, meats, eggs, honey, dairy and fresh flowers as well as baked goods and non-food items such as soaps and farmer-made crafts.

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The Internal Revenue Service has approved Davidson Farmers Market’s application for non-profit status. Organizers say the move will improve its opportunities for grants and “add security” to its future. Read the full story