Davidson Farmer’s Market is back again Saturday for the first of three winter tailgate markets during March, including an extra market added at the month’s end. Meanwhile, the dining calendar is busy in March, with wine dinners, beer tastings and live music at Ass Clown Brewery, a Russian food and music festival at Davidson College, and a big two-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Galway Hooker. Read on for the details. Read the full story

Davidson Farmer’s Market is back this Saturday morning, with local farmers selling winter produce, meats and other items. It’s also the market’s next Breakfast of Champions – a beer and chili feast. Meanwhile, Flying Fish Seafood has moved its weekend sales of fresh Carolinas seafood to the Metrolina Warehouse in Davidson. And Davidson Pizza Company is getting ready to open next week in a tiny storefront on Mock Circle, on Davidson’s west side. Plus notes about Galway Hooker’s bigger-than-ever St. Patrick’s Day plans, and a Valentine’s special at Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails. Read the full story

Hungry beer tasters at Davidson Beverage Co. in Davidson now have a answer for their appetites: Restaurant X has begun delivering appetizers and dinners across the parking lot at South Main Square. More about the unusual partnership below, as well as news of a new lunch menu at Flatiron Kitchen in Davidson and a series of hands-on cooking classes in Cornelius, led by Nikki Moore. And coming up later this month: the Lake Norman Beer Festival at Galway Hooker in Cornelius, and a fall Food Truck Rally at Rural Hill in Huntersville. Read the full story

Just Baked Cupcakes and Coffee House on South Main Street in Cornelius has changed hands, and its previous owners are off on a new venture in Charleston. Meanwhile, The Black Eye’d Pea in Mooresville cut a ribbon this week, a little over a year after its opening. Davidson Parks & Rec’s fall classes have several food events, including “Sushi 101.” And the calendar at other local eateries includes an anniversary at Galway Hooker and live music at Flatiron Kitchen. Read the full story

Lucky Dog Bark and Brew in Cornelius gears up for its grand opening this weekend, offering all kids of fun for people and their pups. Also, Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in Davidson kicks off its first social media scavenger hunt Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the Wooden Stone offers a wine tasting, Campania brings back “party on the porch,” and the Galway Hooker Irish Pub plans for its 10-year anniversary in a few weeks. Read below for details. Read the full story

Davidson Farmer’s Market’s third annual Salsa Showdown was delayed a week, and now is scheduled this Saturday, July 28, at the market site in downtown Davidson. Meanwhile, restaurants across the Lake Norman area are participating in the Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week this week. Galway Hooker in Cornelius will host a charity auction for Grin Kids on Aug. 4. And Davidson resident Bill Gaby has opened a Subway restaurant in Kannapolis. Read on for details. Read the full story

By CAMILA DOMONOSKE
CorneliusNews.net

Valentine’s Day is just 6 days away – have you made your reservations? A variety of local restaurants are offering fixed-price menus and special items for the Feb. 14 day o’ romance. Meanwhile, forget cheese – The Wine Cellar in Cornelius is pairing arts and crafts with their wines this week, featuring jewelry and leather work by local artisans. And, The Wine Cellar, Summit Coffee and Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse all feature local musicians this weekend. See below for details.  Read the full story

Gael Warning is among the bands at the Lake Norman Beer Fest Saturday.

Nothing like a little chill in the air to inspire thoughts of autumn – and beer festivals. The Galway Hooker in Cornelius this Saturday hosts the 2011 Lake Norman Beer Fest, where beer lovers can sample brews from international and regional brewers and listen to a bit of live music. Meanwhile, Restaurant X in Davidson has a benefit night Thursday, and recently won a customer satisfaction award. A nd Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in downtown Davidson is getting ready to tweak its menu for fall. Read the full story

17044 Kenton Drive
Cornelius, NC
704-895-1782

http://www.galwayhookerpub.com/

Monday-Thursday: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday: 4 pm to 2 am, Closed Sunday

Executive Chef Bradley Labarre slices a plantain for students to taste. (Christina Ritchie Rogers / CorneliusNews.net)

By CHRISTINA RITCHIE ROGERS
CorneliusNews.net

DAVIDSON – Eighth graders in Community School of Davidson‘s cooking enrichment class have expanded their classroom to include an “edible garden” behind the school to grow lettuce, sweet potatoes, collard greens and other foods.

The students planned the garden as part of this semester’s practicum, a community-based enrichment class, which meets Fridays. And they’re working with a county dietitian as well as the chef from the Galway Hooker Pub. Read the full story