Experience Tampa

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
7:00 PM

Tampa

Multiple Locations

Escape to Tampa's coastal culinary scene

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival presents

Meat Market

Featuring Chef Robert Irvine, Chef Sean Brasel and Chef Fernando Desa

Meat Market - 1606 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival presents

TIMPANO

Featuring Chef Nelly Buleje of Timpano in collaboration with James Beard Nominated Chefs from Miami, Chef Jose Mendin of Pubelly and Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yeah and hosted by Hendrick's Gin

Timpano Hyde Park - 1610 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival presents

American Social

Featuring Chef Ryan Leonard and Chef Jason Rodriguez

American Social - 601 S Harbour Island Blvd #107, Tampa, FL 33602

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival presents the

Epicurean Theatre (Elevage SoHo Kitchen with Wild Child)

Featuring Executive Chef Jon Atanacio and Wildchild Executive Chef Rob Reinsmith

Epicurean - 1207 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival presents

Ash

Featuring Chef Ferrell Alvarez and Hard Rock Executive Chef Matthew Zappoli

Ash - 420 S Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Night number 2 of Tampa Bay WFF will be where YOU get to dine at your favorite establishments throughout TAMPA presented by OpenTable. Discover the timeless allure of Tampa’s favorite dining hotspots, where historic charm meets modern vibrancy, and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening. Choose from our choice of Tampa’s top culinary destinations, each selected to host a unique pairings or chef collaboration dinner, presented by Breakthru Beverage and partners. Each chef will create a 4-5 course dining experience to dazzle your taste buds, paired with premium cocktails and wines from leading national brands. Get ready to savor the very best of Tampa’s restaurant scene for a night of exceptional food, drink, and ambiance.

Meat Market

Chef Robert Irvine · Chef Sean Brasel · Chef Fernando Desa

April 8, 2026

Calusa Oysters
Beef Tartare
Wagyu Short Rib
Mushroom Agnolotti
Dry-Aged Strip
Chocolate & Beets

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Passed bites

Cocktails: Glenfiddich & Hendrick’s Gin · Wine: Elena Walch Pinot Bianco 2023

Calusa Oysters

Grapefruit Mignonette

Linz Heritage Beef Tartare

Sesame Cone, Wasabi Aioli

Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice

Lobster Tartlets

Dill Hollandaise

Featured course

Adobo Westholme Wagyu Short Rib

Truffle Cauliflower Purée, Coconut-Ginger Slaw, Guava Ponzu, Pasilla Chili Oil

Chef Fernando Desa · Goya Foods

Feudo Montoni Nero d’Avola Vrucara 2020

Pasta course

Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Agnolotti

Smoked & Confit Wagyu Beef Cheek, Lemon-Thyme Goat Cheese, Mushroom Duxelles, Chanterelles, Charred English Peas, Pecorino, Truffle

Chef Robert Irvine

Castello di Volpaia Balifico IGT 2020

Entrée

30-Day Dry-Aged Westholme Wagyu NY Strip

Maitake Flan, Sunchoke Purée, Ramp Chimichurri, White Asparagus, Micro Flowers

Chef Sean Brasel

Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2018

Dessert

Chocolate & Beets

Valrhona Flourless Chocolate Cake, Citrus-Thyme Roasted Beets, Red Beet & Strawberry Gastrique, Dark Chocolate Soil, Olive Oil, Maldon Sea Salt, Vanilla-Mascarpone Chantilly

Chef Max Santiago

Feudo Montoni Passito Rosso NV

Chef Collaboration Tasting Menu

Timpano Hyde Park

Chef Jose Mendin of Pubbelly Global & Casa Isola · Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea · Chef Nelly of Timpano

Miami × Tampa · One Night Only

Duck & Foie Alcapurria
LCKY CHKN Tenders
Hamachi Crudo
Mofongo de Rabo
Short Rib Oscar
Chocolate Budino

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Start loud · Passed bites

Duck & Foie Alcapurria

Guava Yuzu · Rich · Crispy · Unapologetic

LCKY CHKN Tenders

Caviar · Crème Fraîche · Because Why Not

Dry Aged Steak Tartare

Truffle · Parmesan Espuma · Cured Egg

Amalfi Lobster Salad

Citrus · Fennel · Focaccia Crunch

Pork Belly Agro Dolce

Calabrian Honey · Herbs · Crisp Rice

Turn up the heat · Tasting menu

Hamachi Crudo

Charred Pineapple, Agua Chile, Sesame Crunch

Mofongo de Rabo

Plantain, Oxtail, Green Curry, Herb Lift

Short Rib Oscar

Blood Orange Braised Short Rib, Crab Agnolotti, Béarnaise, Sweet Corn

Sweet finish

Chocolate Budino

Pistachio, Kataifi, White Chocolate, Crunch

Bubbles · Wine · Craft Cocktails paired throughout

Wild Child / Epic

Dual Chef Dinner · Wine Paired Throughout

Fluke Crudo
Iberico Secreto
Duck Breast
Lamb
NY Strip
Foie Gras

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Sparkling · Passed

WC · Pig Head Croquette

Smoked mussel escabeche, meyer lemon aioli, chervil

Epic · Pork Belly Bacon

Pickled green apple, pink peppercorn

Rosé · Shrimp

WC · TBD

Epic · Chilled Smoked Shrimp

Pickled corn, salsa roja

Sauvignon Blanc · Fluke

WC · Fluke Crudo

Strawberry-rhubarb verjus, pickled rhubarb, basil, macadamia nut

Epic · Fluke Carpaccio

Preserved lemon, cerignola gremolata, confit tomato

Reserve Chard · Iberico Secreto

WC · Iberico Secreto al Pastor

Smoked pineapple salsa, grilled spring onions, cilantro, yellow corn tortilla

Epic · Iberico Secreto Roulade

Nduja, black garlic, polenta

Merlot · Duck Breast

WC · Duck Breast

Chipotle-rhubarb BBQ, duck confit hush puppies, ramp remoulade

Epic · Five Spice Duck Breast

Okinawa sweet potato, huckleberry jus

Red Blend · Lamb Tenderloin

WC · Lamb Tartare

Potato, pea samosa, labneh, harissa

Epic · Lamb Kabob

Sambar masala, coconut, naan, raisin

RSV Cabernet · NY Strip

WC · NY Strip

Passionfruit nuoc cham, toasted rice powder, snap peas

Epic · NY Strip

Blue cheese jus, walnut

Dessert Cocktail · Foie Gras

WC · Foie Gras Jelly Doughnut

Epic · Foie Gras Ice Cream

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival 2026

Experience St.Pete

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

St. Pete

Multiple Locations