“We wanted it to be so different from The Belgian Café,” said Carey. In a “massive departure” for Carey, the owners hired Raymond Haldeman for what they call a “funky and comfortable” design. The Fairview’s beer program will feature high end and macro beers, with 12 drafts, and 25 cans, bottles, beer, ciders, and seltzers, with a variety of options sure to please every guest. Carey said, “We want our neighbors to find a home away from home, where they can enjoy Chef’s amazing cuisine, grab a good, well made cocktail and create memories in a casual atmosphere.” Come as you are after a long day at the office, or drop by from your home and meet up with friends and neighbors. The Fairview presents an approachable, affordable and enticing drink menu, including wine, beer and cocktails.The partners want the Fairview to be an every person’s bar and a staple in the neighborhood.
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The menu is broken down into dinner, sandwiches, small plates & bar snacks, salads and sides. They will sneak up on you.”ĭeparting from your usual gastropub menu, The Fairview will offer twists on classic comfort food items while also providing exciting new dishes to try. Come for your carnivorous comfort food, but don’t miss her vegan surprises. It is a bonus that she is also one of the most talented vegan chefs in the region. She was the perfect fit for what we wanted. “I loved her food from the minute I tried it. When asked why they chose to partner with Chef Fox, the answer came quickly. Just because something is vegan doesn’t mean it’s necessarily healthy or bland.” “People still have this misconception that vegan food tastes like cardboard or it’s just a salad. Though The Fairview boasts a menu sure to please carnivores, vegans will also be thrilled with Chef’s offerings. Describing her cooking specialty as “American Melting Pot, Chef was excited to work at the Fairview, and “loved that the people opening it were old garde restaurant and bar people.” The Fairview is proud to introduce Executive Chef Beth Fox, formerly of St. I want you to walk in to The Fairview and not realize it was the same place. As much as I loved The Belgian Cafe I wanted a big change.
“We wanted it to be so different from The Belgian Café,” said co-owner Fergie Carey. For more information about The Fairview, call (215) 235-3500, visit, follow on Instagram, and like The Fairview Philly on Facebook. Additionally, 28 more seats will open up outside once warmer weather arrives. Happy hour will run Monday through Friday from 5-7pm with excellent food and drink specials, and a DJ will be spinning on Friday and Saturday nights. Opening hours are Sunday–Thursday, from 11:30 am-midnight, and Friday & Saturday from 11:30 am-2 am, with brunch being served Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-3:30 pm. At the bar, look for an approachable and affordable wine program, both high end and macro beer choices, and exciting twists on classic cocktails. Highlights include the Pho French Dip, Vegan Green Chile Cheeseburger Empanadas, and Tikka Masala Flatbread. Benjamin’s Brewing Company and Rogue, is excited to bring an “American Melting Pot” style to the Fairview menu.
Residing in the former Belgian Café, this completely re-imagined space features a bright and airy interior, funky and comfortable design elements, and an outstanding menu with comfort food sure to please carnivores and vegans alike. Restaurant veterans Fergie Carey and Shane Dodd, along with bartender and DJ Dave Dollinger, are proud to announce their newest concept, The Fairview, opening Thursday, Januin the Fairmount neighborhood.