Taste Of Ardmore 2017: What You Need To Know

ARDMORE, PA – the Ninth Annual Taste of Ardmore event is nearly upon us, and we have the details for the food-tasting event.

The annual event is all set for the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12 at Ardmore Toyota, 219 E. Lancaster Ave. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

More than 20 local establishments will be offering tastes of their eclectic fare.

Some of the available tastes include:

• The Bercy: Chicken Liver Mousse and Smoked Salmon Rillettes
• Besito: Mexican: Taco de Tinga (Chicken), Taco de Carnitas (Pork), and Guacamole with Margarita Pasion Caliente
• Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey: Dad's Hat Classic Rye Whiskey (Craft Whiskey of the Year), Dad's Hat Vermouth Finish Rye Whiskey, Dad's Hat Port Finish Rye Whiskey, and Dad's Hat Straight Rye Whiskey
• Delice et Chocolat: Cold Brew Coffee, Assorted Croissants, and Pain de Chocolat
• Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant: Dehydrated Flank Bites over Pretzel Crostini with Boursin Cheese, Tomato Tapenade, and Chive Oil with Oktoberfest Lager
• Jack McShea's: Crab Cakes and Soft Pretzels with McShea's Pale Ale + Tullamore DEW Whiskey
• Jason's Toridasu: California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Chef Special Rolls
• John Henry's Pub: Smoked Pork Sliders and Mac n' Cheese
• Jules Thin Crust: Freshly Made Organic Thin Crust Pizzas
• MAIDO! A Marketplace of Japan: Japanese Chicken Curry
• Main Line Wine Events: Wined Donated by Karamoor Estate
• Manatawny Still Works: Locally Distilled, Small Batch Spirits and Specialty Cocktail Sampling
• Marokko: Mezza Marokko - Taktuka, Spicy Carrots, and Roasted Beet Salad
• McCloskey's Tavern: Autumn Mule over Bourbon or Vodka
• Not Your Average Joe's: Clam Chowder, Tuna Wontons, and Mustard Chicken Sliders
• PokeOno: Tuna and Salmon on Tortilla Chips
• Sam's Asian Cuisine: Pad Thai and Mango Chicken
• SNAP Custom Pizza: Margherita Pizza, Farmer's Market Pizza, and Fresh Mozzarella
• The Tasting Room: Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Fennel Gastrique
• Tired Hands Brewing Company: HopHands and Saison
• HandsYi's Boba: Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls and toppings

The homebrew contest, as well as the kitchen challenge, will return again this year.

The Homebrew Competition will feature five experienced brewers from the Main Line Home Brewers Association presenting their finest creations for guests to taste throughout the evening.

This year, competitors will vie for two awards: Voter’s Choice and Expert’s Choice.

Guests will be able to taste the brews and vote for their favorite. A surprise expert panel will also choose a winner. The Voter’s Choice and Expert’s Choice winners will receive a bag of malt and a box of hops from Iron Hill Brewery and Tired Hands Brewing Company.

As for the Kitchen Challenge, the Ardmore Initiative, Pat Nogar of LMTV’s "Living Well with Pat Nogar," and Main Line Foodies, are again teaming up to look for the best home cooks in the area.

Three contestants will shop for ingredients at the Ardmore Farmers Market, cook their best dishes in the spacious kitchen of the beautiful Merion Tribute House, and then submit them to celebrity judges.

The competition will culminate at Taste of Ardmore with the winner showcasing the winning dish alongside professional our chefs.

Music will fill the air inside the building, as well as outside in the outdoor beer garden. The night will also feature painting and raffles.

The annual event is produced by the Ardmore Initiative and presented/hosted by Ardmore Toyota.

"We are especially excited about the 2017 Taste of Ardmore," Christine Vilardo, Executive Director of the Ardmore Initiative, said. "This is the first time we have welcomed so many newcomers to the event. Taste of Ardmore is the perfect way to showcase our talented Ardmore establishments, including the newest kids on the block!"

Tickets are available for just $4o a piece until 11:59 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5. After that, prices jump to $45. Tickets at the door will cost $50. Online ticket sales end at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11. Raffle tickets are available on the ticket checkout page.

Get tickets here.

This is a 21 and up only event. Guests under 21 years old will not be permitted entrance.

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