Posted on 15 June 2011.
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in Davidson has started Sunday afternoon beer or wine classes, with samples from vintners and brewers. Meanwhile, Toast Cafe is planning an autism benefit dinner on July 9. The Wine Cellar in Cornelius now has nightly specials – plus lunch. And local celebrities will be behind the bar at Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails in Jetton Village Thursday in a fundraiser for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Read the full story
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Posted on 18 May 2011.
The Davidson Farmer’s Market will host Strawberry Shortcake Day on Saturday, May 21, 2011. The market will be selling homemade strawberry shortcake made from locally grown berries and classic shortcake biscuits baked by market vendors. Shortcakes will be available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., while supplies last.
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Posted on 06 May 2011.
Herr Fresh Flowers has spring bouquets. Here, Jefferson Herr helps a customer at the April 9 market. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)
Davidson Farmer’s Market is back this Saturday, May 7, just a day before Mother’s Day, and coinciding with Davidson Town Day on the Village Green. Strawberries are expected to be in abundance, as are other ideas for honoring the mothers in your life. Read the full story
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Posted on 22 April 2011.
Onions were among the offerings at the season-opening Davidson Farmer's Market 2 weeks ago. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)
Local eateries are participating in the 2011 Autism Aware Fare fund-raiser on Tuesday, April 26, some with specials and wine dinners. Meanwhile, Davidson Farmer’s Market was blown out and rained out last week, but the farmers are back this Saturday, April 23, with local food for your Easter feast – and more. And we have info about the Davidson Lands Conservancy’s annual Toast the Earth tasting on April 29.
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Posted on 08 April 2011.
2011 market poster, image by Dione Goyette
Davidson Farmer’s Market kicks off its third summer of weekly markets this Saturday, April 9, with a lineup of more than 40 farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, chefs and other vendors from around the area.
Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, the market has become a weekend destination for residents and visitors. The market has kept a twice-monthly schedule over the winter, and now returns to weekly markets through Thanksgiving.
“Our farmers and vendors have been working hard this winter to plan their offerings to meet the expanding customer demand at the Market,” Market Manager Mary Jane Leach said. Read the full story
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Posted on 30 March 2011.
La Parisienne is ending sales of chocolate with a half-price day Friday. (Christina Ritchie Rogers/DavidsonNews.net)
La Parisienne on North Main Street in Cornelius is getting out of the chocolate business, and shifting to an art-focused coffee and wine shop with a new name. Friday will be the last day for chocolate, with all confections half-price for the day. Meanwhile, Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse has a new menu, from new chef Andres Arboleda; Campania Cafe & Trattoria has added a bar and menu items; and other dining news. Read the full story
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