Taste of Fairmount 2024, presented by Freedom Credit Union and University Lodge No. 51, Free & Accepted Masons of PA, took place on Thursday, November 21st, from 6-9 PM at historic Founder's Hall on the Girard College campus. This year’s event celebrated Fairmount CDC’s 25th anniversary by showcasing the best restaurants, chefs, and culinary experiences from the Greater Art Museum District. Guests enjoyed small bites and beverages from 20 restaurants and bars representing Brewerytown, Fairmount, Francisville, Spring Garden, and Sharswood in a vibrant celebration of local flavors. It was a sold-out evening to remember!
Congratulations to the evening's big winners!
Best Signature Dish: Libertee Grounds Garlic Malai Agnolotti
Best Drink: Pier Bar Pumpkin Espresso Martini
Best Dessert: Harper's Ice Cream Assorted Scoops
Best Newcomer:Â The Boozy Mutt
Neighbor of the Year:Â Bar Hygge
Taste of Fairmount Menu
2637brew: Deconstructed tuna tower with yuzu sauce, mango salsa fresca, and avocado
Bar Hygge: Deviled eggs and their famous Hygge Punch
Butter's Soul Food: Cheesy mac & cheese, sweet candied yams, and tender collard greens
Cantina Feliz: Tuna ceviche tacocitas
Cyrenity Sips Winery: Four different wines to taste
Harper's Ice Cream: Assorted seasonal scoops for dessert
Jack’s Firehouse: Southern-style pulled pork and multi-time Best Dessert-winning Grannie Annie’s Buttercake
Kiki Vodka: Smooth Water & Smooth Tea
Kite & Key: Roasted garlic beer tartar and chili pasilla
Libertee Grounds: Garlic malai agnolotti and "Sage Advice" tequila drink
Otto's Taproom and Grille: Grilled burgers and "Gilded" vodka, lemon, turmeric ginger drink
Pier Bar: Chicken dumpling soup and a pumpkin espresso martini
Sandwich Corner Market: Signature sandwiches and All Day Hoagies, plus ice cream and cobbler
Santucci’s Square Pizza: Slices of original signature and specialty pies, plus a unique drink
The Boozy Mutt: Cubano sandwich and "Rum Unleashed" mixed drink
Trio: Chicken kung pao, black sticky rice, and mango for dessert
The Food Trust - Fairmount Farmer's Market:
Aaji's Tomato Lonsa Spread
Amira's Delights: Assorted baked goods
Birchrun Hills Farm: Cheeses & spreads
Ursa Bakery: Fresh baked bread
Wild & Co.: Fresh juices
Yards Brewing Company: Beer selections
Thank you to the businesses that contributed raffle prizes!
4ever Young
Ali's Wagon
Angelino's Restaurant
Art Museum Veterinary Center
B Philly Photography
Baby's Kusina
Blkberry
Bonde Mercado
Brewerytown Bakery
Brewerytown Pilates
Cerulean Arts
Coffee Cream & Dreams
CoreFitness
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Holistic Jawns
Kith + Kin
Lather Hair Studio
Made With Love Juicery
Muse Yoga & Fitness
Neighborhood Potters
Personal Escape Travel
Plants, Etc.
Retro Fitness
Rybrew + rybread
Shevys Babka Paradise
Still Waters Holistic Health Therapies
Sulimay's Salon & Barber Studio
WellPoint Acupuncture
Yoga Habit
As Fairmount Community Development Corporation's largest annual fundraiser, proceeds from the event benefit neighborhood beautification efforts, business support, and community-building events throughout the year. Thank you for your support!
Photo Credit Nigel Charles for Fairmount CDC
