Well over 200 people came to The Hall at Fauntleroy 9131 California Ave. SW to enjoy food samples from local restaurants and stop by information tables of neighborhood and government organizations. The Original Bakery, Endolyne Joe's, Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering, Bird on a Wire Espresso, Guadalajara Mexican restaurant and Giannoni's Pizzeria were all present.

The free event is now in it's eighth year. Bruce Butterfield, in charge of the proceedings, said "We wanted a way to celebrate the local restaurants and let them know that we appreciate them. It was a good way for them to let everyone know that they appreciate the community. We had the idea of doing a sort of 'Mini-Bite of Fauntleroy' and we asked a couple of restaurant owners...and they loved it." The event grows every year now including 17 service agencies or information booths such as the YMCA, Little Pilgrim Daycare Center, The Fauntleroy Children's Center, Fauntleroy Community Service Agency (now in charge of the school building that houses the Hall, The Barton Pump Station Project, ArtsWest and others.

All Fauntleroy neighbors were invited to the event. One goal was to prompt neighbors to join the FCA or renew their current membership. Memberships start at $25 per household ($10 for neighbors "living lightly").