Calling all foodies and fine wine lovers! The Tampa Food and Wine Festival is back, and it’s one event you don’t want to miss! Hosted by Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine, this scrumptious culinary extravaganza starts on Tuesday, April 8 with an intimate VIP Cocktail Party at the Tampa Club and continues through Saturday, April 12. So what’s on the menu? Six mouthwatering events that will challenge you to flex your foodie muscles.
On Wednesday, April 9, “Experience St Pete” takes you on a culinary adventure where you can discover the hidden treasures that make St Pete’s dining scene so exceptional. Choose from 3–4 restaurants and then indulge in a 4-course dining experience crafted by their visionary chefs. The adventure continues on Thursday, April 10 with “Experience Tampa.” Chefs from four of Tampa’s top-rated restaurants will dazzle you with their unique and memorable 4–5 course pairing dinner. Both nights promise exceptional food, drink, and ambiance.
On Friday, April 11, sixteen top chefs battle it out in a series of eight culinary challenges. Sample their plates and then cast your vote for your favorite. Your vote, together with those of the culinary judges, determines the winner. It’s a delicious competition that’s guaranteed to keep you hungering for more.
Culminating the festivities is the Grand Tasting on Saturday, April 12. This signature event is your opportunity to sample an array of epicurean delights and craft cocktails from forty of Tampa Bay’s top-rated restaurants. The Tampa Food & Wine Festival is one of the best ways to sample food from the area’s most acclaimed dining destinations and become a wine aficionado at the same time.
So what are you waiting for? For all the details, including tickets, this year’s locations, and a schedule of events, go to tampabaywff.com. Bon appétit!
