The flavors of Ormond Beach: MainStreet holds seventh-annual Taste of Ormond

Two dozen restaurants and food establishments showed off some of their best dishes at this annual Ormond MainStreet fundraiser.

By Jarleene Almenas
| 10:40 a.m. March 2, 2020

Bryon Brymer, Rob West and James Freidman of the Pumphouse BBQ and Smokehouse, a new restaurant coming soon to Ormond Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Dallas Reese performs at the seventh-annual Taste of Ormond. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Melissa Kiel, Kevin Alexander and Maggie Nugent of Chef Rx. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Cindy Gerow of Rose Villa shows off a plate of cupcakes. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

63 Sovereign brought samples of its ceviche to Taste of Ormond. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Sylvia Shields of Nature's Garden points out the different sweets available for trying at the Taste of Ormond event. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Lena Lux and Scott Hanson of Tipsy Taco. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Donnie's Donut owners Donald and Patti Summerlin, and Haleigh Christ. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

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Local foodies rejoiced as the seventh-annual Taste of Ormond event returned to Rockefeller Gardens on Sunday, March 1 with the flavors of two dozen local restaurants.

The Ormond MainStreet fundraiser featured fare from establishments like the Grind Gastropub, 63 Sovereign, Tipsy Taco and Rose Villa. Event attendees could sample a diverse range of dishes, from pizza and barbecue, to donuts and ceviche. S. R Perrott also offered a wine and craft beer tasting area.

Proceeds from the event will go to help new businesses with marketing grants, fund initiatives for the city's downtown district, as well as bring new events, arts and entertainment into town, according to a press release.