Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse is all about food, and balances tradition with adventure. It has the feel of a neighborhood restaurant but boasts a big-city culinary experience. Our community focused gathering place is located in the new and visually stunning Stowe's Corner Building--right in the heart of beautiful, downtown Davidson. Flatiron celebrates locally sourced produce paired with the finest ingredients. In addition to offering a premium list of food-friendly wines, Flatiron's "beer tower" features a large and thoughtful selection of imported and local craft beers on tap. Come gather with us at Flatiron.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where did you come up with the name Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse?
The unique shape of the Stowe’s Corner building where Flatiron is located is reminiscent of the Flatiron Building in New York City. Many of the restaurant’s details take inspiration from that landmark structure--from the rendering of the Flatiron logo, to the wrought iron screens, inlays in the foyer, and wallpaper. We hope you enjoy this detail.
Tell me a little bit about the food. Flatiron features the finest meat, seafood, pork and poultry. Sourced by Michael LaVecchia, owner, Flatiron is the place to experience American Kobe beef a.k.a wagyu, pristine fish from around the globe and heritage breed pork and poultry. The goal is "the finest proteins prepared simply."
Does Flatiron use local produce?
Absolutely! You will often find Flatiron visiting local markets throughout the Davidson and Charlotte area in search of fresh, inspiring produce featured daily throughout our dishes.
Who is involved in Flatiron?
Partners Chad Hollingsworth and Michael LaVecchia are two restaurant industry veterans. Currently, Hollingsworth and LaVecchia market and sell gourmet seafood, meats, pork and poultry to fine dining establishments nationwide. You can see their influence in the carefully selected Carolina flounder, hand-harvested scallops, kurobuta pork and wagyu beef. Davidson 2001 graduates Michael Orlando and Tee Bahnson round out the partnership with a bit of local flare.
By the way, what is wagyu beef?
Wagyu simply means “Japanese cattle” and was made famous by imported Kobe beef. Now raised in the US and crossed with domestic cattle, this award winning beef rates higher than Prime. Wagyu is known for its rich, buttery flavor and silky feel on your palate--nothing but the best for Flatiron customers.
And Kurobuta pork?
Often called the “kobe beef of pork”, Kurobuta pork a.k.a. Berkshire hog is a heritage breed prized for its deep, rich flavor. This is how pork used to taste before industrial farming. For you literary critics, Pig Wig in Beatrix Potters book, "The Tale of Pigling Bland," was a Berkshire Hog. For you environmentalists, some farmers use Berkshire hogs to replace pesticides in the fight against beetles.
I get the Kitchen part of the name, but why Taphouse?
About thirty years ago, there was an explosion of craft brewers throughout the country. These pioneers were rebelling against the “mega-brewers” who dominated the beer landscape and prized mass production over flavor and variety. Craft beers are food friendly; we are proud to feature numerous North Carolina craft brews on tap as well as a mix of high quality domestic and imported beers on tap and in the bottle. Check back often for our ever-changing tap and bottle selections.
Hey, what about wine?
Whether you are looking for a nice white to counter the warm weather or a robust red to compliment Chef's flatiron steak, one of our many carefully selected wines will be sure to complete your dining experience. By the way, we are developing a reserve selection for those deserving moments. Stay tuned…
