Here’s what’s going down in Tampa Bay’s food scene this week:
- Orlando-based Michelin-starred restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung debut Mei in St. Petersburg’s former Bento space this spring.
- They’re also planning Tokyo Swim Club on the rooftop of Ybor City’s Casa Gomez building.
- Delicious wine bar recently opened in the tasting room at the Morean Center for Clay, previously occupied by Lolita’s Wine Bar.
This week’s top food and drink events:
- Gigglewaters hosts an Adult Easter Egg hunt on Saturday with 1,000+ eggs stuffed with cash, candy and gift cards. Plus Easter-themed drinks.
- Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival brings Food Network star Robert Irvine back to Tampa Bay for a week of events starting Tuesday.
Easter Brunch spots
Grillsmith Saturday-Sunday, April 4-5. $44. Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, Carrollwood
Hotel Flor Sunday, April 5. 7 a.m. Prices vary. Tampa
Hyatt Regency Sunday, April 5. 7:30 a.m. $80 buffet; $35 for children. Clearwater Beach
Palmette Brasserie and Bar at The Westin Sunday, April 5. 10 a.m. $110; $50 for children. Tampa
The Birchwood Sunday, April 5. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. $70 & up buffet. St. Petersburg
Highland House Sunday, April 5. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $30 & up. Dunedin
Rusty Pelican Sunday, April 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $105 adults; $35 for children. Tampa
Flor Fina Sunday, April 5. 10 a.m. Prices vary for brunch. Flor Fina, Ybor City
Island Grand at TradeWinds Resorts Sunday, April 5. 11 a.m. $40 & up. St. Petersburg
Maestro’s Restaurant at Straz Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, April 5. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. No cover for entry, but reservations required. Tampa
Ro Hyde Park Sunday, April 5. 11 a.m. No cover. Tampa
Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen Sunday, April 5. 11 a.m. No cover. Tampa
The Urban Stillhouse Sunday, April 5. 11 a.m. $89; $35 for 12 & under. St. Petersburg
More food and drink events happening April 2-8
Tots 4 Teachers: The Tater Tot Union Thursdays. 3 p.m. No cover. New World Brewery, Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food, Wine & Garden Festival Fridays-Sundays through May 10. 12 p.m. No cover with admission. Busch Gardens, Tampa. buschgardens.com
First Friday Lunchtime Market Every first Friday. 10 a.m. No cover. 400 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Keel Farms Blueberry Festival Weekends through April 26. 10 a.m. No cover; $10 parking. Keel Farms, Plant City
Nourish & Thrive: Plant-Based Asian Noodle Bowls Tuesday, April 7. 5 p.m. $35. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg
Gulfport Fresh Market Tuesdays. 9 a.m. No cover. Beach Blvd., Gulfport
All You Can Eat Crab Feast Tuesdays through April 28. 11 a.m. $55.99. Cody’s Roadhouse, Bradenton & Crystal River
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