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October 7
Remember the feeling of going to elementary school so excited to eat your lunch, because your mom packed you a Little Debbie dessert? Our pastry team is reliving those glory days with this special Chef’s Inspirations event Tuesday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Join us at Vail Commons for a display of sweet treats that'll brighten your day and make you feel just like a kid again! Enjoy gourmet lunchbox desserts, like classic oatmeal crème pie cookies, honeybun cake, and much more!
Meal Swipes, Dining Dollars, Meal Equivalencies, or Debit/Credit Cards are required for this event.
October 9
Exploring the outdoors this season? We have just the snack for you! Join us and Nutrition on Thursday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to create your own TRAIL MIX KITS at the Alvarez College Union’s outdoor amphitheater! Mix sweet and salty combinations to make the perfect recipe, like marshmallows, cashews, granola, pumpkin seeds, goldfish, pretzels, and so much more! Learn the benefits behind this nutritional snack with everyday active lifestyles with our dietary technician!
No Meal Swipes, Dining Dollars, Meal EQ’s, Flex Dollars, or Debit/Credit Cards are required for this event.
October 12
Quality time with your family and friends is just as important as your first meal of the day, breakfast! Join us and Alumni & Family Engagement on Sunday, October 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during Wildcat Weekend for a JAZZ BRUNCH! Enjoy scrumptious brunch classics while you groove to the bubbly sound of music from Davidson Music’s jazz ensemble. This brunch is free to Davidson College students and their families, but you must register in advance to attend.
Vail Commons opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. on this day.
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.
Beginning, Wednesday, October 1
Time to explore haunted houses and pumpkin patches! It's almost FALL BREAK! Dining Services locations will have edited hours beginning Wednesday, October 1! Davis Café will be open daily throughout the break with edited hours for students, faculty, and staff on-campus at this time. All locations will return to operational hours on Monday, October 6.
Please explore our fall break location hours before visiting a location during this time.
Enjoy a lovely meal with you 'cat!
Spend quality time with your wildcat during a relaxing picnic lunch or dinner! Enjoy these limited-time Cat Pack specials from Much Ado Catering, only available during Wildcat Weekend, and enough to serve up to 4! Enjoy two large baguette sandwiches, caprese pasta salad, fruits, cheeses, four gourmet cookies, and refreshing drinks for $53.35 for lunch! If you prefer to skip the wait on Main Street on Friday evening, enjoy a delicious hot pasta entrée, Caesar salad, ciabatta garlic bread, gourmet desserts, and cold drinks for $60!
Your picnic will be packaged in a nice rustic bag, ready for pickup at Vail Commons on your choice of Friday, October 10 (dinner,) or Saturday, October 11 (lunch.)
Order your Wildcat Weekend Picnic today! Hurry, the last day to order is October 4!
Try them today!
This academic year is almost here, and Davis Café is already coming in HOT with brand-new craft sandwiches and tasty sides! Sizzle up your weekday meals with one of our new handhelds, like our Hot Shot Nashville or The Smoky Stack! Pair any entrée with our elevated add-ons, like our Cajun maple glazed sweet potato fries, a perfect sweet spicy kick! Want to level up your lunch break? Go all out and try our new truffle parmesan fries or handheld, The Truffle Luxe!
Davis Cafe is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays for the summer!
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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