You’re already aware of how good the eatin’ is at Gasparilla Music Festival, right?
Hosted from March 9 to 10, the annual celebration of local and national tunes is known for delivering a something-for-everyone spread that’s both delicious and Tampa-minded. Unsurprisingly, this year’s lineup of beverages and bites — which are just as anticipated as the tunes themselves — is no different.
“Once again, this year GMF is striving to provide a unique culinary experience by lining up some of Tampa’s most celebrated chefs, owners and operators,” said Ty Rodriguez, food and beverage director for GMF, in a statement. “We are honored to have them and we believe it adds to the fabric of what makes GMF a unique experience.”
Here’s what sort of dishes and drinks you can score from more than 20 restaurants and other vendors throughout GMF’s two-day run downtown:
Stinky bunz and lettuce wraps
Grouper sandwich and coleslaw
Mojo pork and tofu sandwiches*
Cuban sandwich and vegan truffle mac and cheese*
Jerk chicken and smoked salmon rice bowls*
Cookie dough and ice cream
ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE
Chicken and waffle sandwich
Smoked chicken wings and Korean beef wraps*
Mac and cheese, smoked pork tacos and loaded chicharrones
Doughnuts and coffee
Fried chicken karaage, Ichiburger and Japanese-style street corn*
German street food*
Shaved ice and novelty ice cream
Prime rib sandwich
Mole pork tostadas and mole butternut squash*
Gluten-free arepas, cachapas and tequeños
PARNELL FOODS
Lemonade
Pizza
Empanadas
Cold-brew iced tea
Gourmet popsicles
Now go stuff yourself.
*Vegan-friendly options included
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This article appears in Mar 7-14, 2019.
