The South Tampa Chamber will host the 19th annual Taste of South Tampa on March 2, at the Tampa Garden Club, featuring food and drink from more than 30 vendors, live entertainment and a beer garden.
The event, presented by Older, Lundy, Koch & Martino, offers attendees unlimited food and beverage samples, giveaways from business exhibitors and the opportunity to vote for the “Best of South Tampa” awards. VIP ticket holders will have early access and exclusive indoor offerings.
Participating restaurants include Taco Dirty, Sweet Soul, Outback Steakhouse and newly opened Jay Luigi. The beer garden will feature selections from Pepin Distributing and a Cocktail Pavilion will offer spirits from various brands.
Celebrity judges include Jeff Philbin, host of Dinner DeeAs on FOX 13 Tampa; Meredith Walusek, co-host of Orlando & The Freakshow on Wild 94.1; Roxanne Wilder, host of Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend on ABC Action News; and Anthony Martino, a partner at Older, Lundy, Koch & Martino.
General admission tickets are $50 in advance and $60 on the day of the event. Military members receive a discounted rate, and children under 10 can attend for free. Tickets are available online.
A portion of the proceeds will support the South Tampa Chamber’s Chamber Champions Program, which aids businesses affected by recent hurricanes.