Trevor plays court Jester. Vic takes a swing at a low pitch and Nicole keeps the table engaged.
On this episode of The Georgia Avenue Podcast, Vic, Trevor, and Jack welcome Nicole, owner of Bernard’s Market
and bartender at Da Vinci’s Café in DeLand. Nicole brings her perspective from both sides of the counter — running a small business and keeping the local bar scene alive — to share what it really takes to keep a community moving.
We talk about food as connection, the daily grind of small business ownership, and the stories that only surface when you spend enough time behind the bar. Nicole reflects on what makes DeLand’s community unique, the lessons she’s learned building Bernard’s Market, and why local food matters more than ever.
At its heart, this episode is about more than food — it’s about people, stories, and the relationships that give Georgia Avenue its flavor.
🎧 Stream now on The Georgia Avenue Podcast — where food, community, and conversation always come together in DeLand, Florida.
