Bob Barton shows the sign that got him in trouble. A staff member was waving it on Griffith Street, but that's not allowed under town rules. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

For a few days this month, Hot Diggitee Dogz hot dog shop on Davidson’s West Side has sent a staff member out to the intersection of Sloan and Griffith streets to wave a sign advertising the take-out restaurant. But last Thursday, Aug. 11, that came to an end when a Davidson police officer informed the sign-holder that the practice is illegal in Davidson. Read the full story

The Lake Norman Wine and Food Festival has landed a collaborator for its 2nd annual festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Kenton Place in Cornelius. The festival is partnering with Lake Norman Rotary Club for this year’s event, which will be cut back to one day. Read the full story

Onions were among the offerings at the 2010 season-opening Davidson Farmer's Market in April. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By MATT GILBRIDE
Davidson Farmer’s Market

Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a simple miracle: Farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together to share a harvest that’s feeding local families. The result? More viable regional economies; increased access to fresh, nutritious food; and stronger social networks that help keep communities strong.

United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed Aug. 7-13, 2011 as National Farmers Market Week. This year marks the 12th annual celebration, and comes at a time when farmer’s market at multiplying nationwide.  Read the full story

The Town of Cornelius is accepting bids from mobile food and beverage concessionaires through Aug. 3. In other dining news, LKN Fun plans an event to raise money for Autism Speaks, Char-Grill in Davidson teams up with Our Town Cinemas on a Harry Potter Day Thursday, and The Wine Cellar celebrates Bastille Day Thursday with a special French wine tasting. Also, don’t forget about the Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week, which starts Friday. Read the full story

Don Rosenberg

Davidson Parks & Recreation department will offer a program called “Planning Your Fall Vegetable Garden” with Instant Organic Gardener Don Rosenberg on Wednesday morning, July 13.

Mr. Rosenberg is the owner of Instant Organic Garden and author of the book, “No Green Thumb Required! Organic Family Gardening Made Easy.”

The class will help you learn how to plan, build, plant and manage a fall garden that’s so productive it can feed two adults all year long, and is so easy, that anyone can do it – with no digging, tilling or weeding. 

This class will fill up fast, so please reserve your space early. Read the full story

South Main Square’s Restaurant X has revised its menu while Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse is adding a summer special – live Maine lobsters – four days a week starting next month. Also below, a preview of the 2nd annual Soul Food Festival at Rural Hill in Huntersville, and a tantalizing note about a possible new Moroccan restaurant in Cornelius. Read the full story