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March 4
Break the fast with us at Vail Commons on Wednesday, March 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. in honor of Iftar! Join us and the Muslim Student Association for a special evening of Ramadan recipes, peace, and traditions! Special dishes inspired by classical cultural traditions will be served on Du Jour, Chef Expressions, and Sweet Central. Try an array of dried fruits, chocolate dipped dates, and baklava, paired with a seasonal watermelon refresher! Spend time with friends in a joyful evening in each other's company and the celebration of Ramadan at Vail Commons!
A BIG thank you to the Muslim Student Association for their collaboration and support!
Dining Dollars, Meal Swipes, or Credit/Debit Cards are required for this event.
Every Other Tuesday in March
March is National Nutrition Month, and we’re teaming up with Davidson Nutrition to bring some tasty dishes to the Du Jour station all month long! At Vail Commons, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., we’re hosting Du Jour Delights, dishes that are not only delicious, but incredibly beneficial to your overall health. On March 17, taste colorful smoothie bowls with diverse toppings, and learn about the importance of fruit in your diet! On March 31, enjoy freshly sautéed whole grain stir fry, and enjoy different whole grain varieties at Vail Commons. Enjoy informational tables with recipe cards, giveaways, refreshing drinks, and how the dining hall operates on a nutrition-first initiative. Chat with registered dieticians to get helpful tips on how to include more nutrition in your life!
Dining Dollars, Meal Swipes, or Credit/Debit Cards are required for these events.
This Spring Semester!
Learn about options at Vail Commons with Taste Test Tuesdays! This spring semester, we’re partnering with Nutrition to host special tastings of classic dining hall options to widen your horizon while enjoying your meals at this location. Try different side items and entrees, chat with registered dieticians about your options at Vail Commons and mix up your normal go-to meal from this location!
Taste Test Tuesdays will be during selected Tuesdays of the spring semester; April 7, April 21, May 5.
Beginning March 6
Spring has SPRUNG at Dining Services and we’re ready for spring break! Beginning Friday, March 6, all Dining Services locations will have adjusted hours. Vail Commons will close on March 6 at 2 p.m., and will reopen on March 15, at 5 p.m. Davis Café will remain open daily, with limited hours, throughout spring break for wildcats soaking up the sun on campus. All locations will return to their operational hours on Monday, March 16.
Please explore our spring break hours before visiting a location during this time.
March 16 - 22
Dip to your heart’s desire! Enter to win a Chips and dip party pack, and a tray of desserts from Qdoba from Monday, March 16, to Sunday, March 22. Simply visit the location during this time and enter to win by sharing your name and Davidson College email. The winner will be randomly selected on Monday, March 23, and contacted by their school email. The winner must respond to the email within 24 hours to claim. Good luck, ‘cats!
A Seasonal Treat
Surprise your friends with the sweetest gift ever! Much Ado Catering’s Spring Has Sprung Cupcakes will be sure to lift those mid-semester blues! This seasonal special includes a half dozen cupcakes, decorated to celebrate the beautiful spring season and their hard work so far. Your pals work hard (and so do you!) So, sweeten their weekday with a little something extra for $20.69!
Much Ado Catering accepts Dining Dollars, and credit or debit cards.
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Now Serving
Vail Commons is known for unforgettable entrees and sides, designed to fit every need. This coming academic year, we’re leveling up and bringing the Davison community a whole new identity to Vail Commons, catered towards allergies and dietary needs. Introducing our Friendly Fork program, creating stations free of the main nine allergens; peanut, tree nut, soy, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, and sesame! The Friendly Fork stations can be found at Herbs and Spices, Corner Grill, and Power Plant in Vail Commons, making these three show-stopping areas FREE of the main nine allergies. Every wildcat, no matter the dietary restriction, can eat comfortably and enjoy all of what these stations have to offer, without the worry of their allergies or intolerances getting in the way.
A huge congratulations to our Dining Services team for becoming FARECheck Gold Certified! FARECheck Gold is the highest level of recognition currently awarded by the Food Allergy Research & Education institution. Davidson College is now one of only five schools IN THE COUNTRY to achieve this accomplishment! With the introduction of the Friendly Fork program this semester, and the hard work, and dedication from the Dining Services team, we are proud to serve students, faculty, staff, and the Davidson community, no matter the allergen or dietary restriction.
Sign up today!
Forget about bringing your lunch from home and sign up for a Faculty and Staff Dining Plan instead! With different Dining Dollar bundles, you can select the right amount for your CatCard. Choose from Dining Dollar bundles of $50, $100, or $250, for discounted prices that NEVER EXPIRE during your employment at Davidson College. That’s right, they NEVER expire. Go with our top bundle of $250 DD for only $215 and enjoy food from any of our retail Dining Services locations, including Much Ado Catering. All Dining Dollar bundles receive a discounted door price at Vail Commons, too! So, save yourself the extra hassle, and leave the lunchbox at home! Contact CatCard Services to sign up for your Faculty and Staff Dining Plan!
Recommend a Friend!
Do you know someone who would be an amazing team member at Dining Services? Refer a friend to any position in Dining Services and receive $500! College employees will receive $250 at the end of each semester. Referrals and college employees must work both semesters to receive the full bonus. The referral must also include your name in application while applying to the position. Explore our open positions to see if your friend is a good fit!
Have questions? Contact Pinky Varghese, Director of Dining Services, at pivarghese@davidson.edu or 704-894-2076, to learn more!
Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat anytime!
You asked for it, we’ve got it! Vail Commons IS open with uninterrupted service weekdays (Monday - Thursday) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.! These revised operational hours of the location are designed to fit complex schedules, student athletes, faculty and staff, and wildcats around campus. Vail Commons hosts three meal periods (breakfast, lunch, and dinner.) In between these meal periods, the location will still be open, offering continental and lite lunch options. Grab a salad, burger, sandwich, or delicious bowl of yogurt anytime of the day at Vail Commons and never worry you’ll miss a chance to use a swipe!
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