Get spirited away during the Il Ritorno Spirit Series in St. Petersburg

Next week's dinner marks the end of the boozy, once-a-month program.

Il Ritorno Spirit Series: Classic Cocktails

449 Central Ave. #101, St. Petersburg.

May 22, 7 p.m. $95.

727-897-5900. ilritornodowntown.com.

Next week, I'd suggest getting in on the Tuesday happy hour special at Il Ritorno: half-off pasta from 5 to 7 p.m.

If you're not about to down a five-course tasting menu paired with classic cocktails during the modern Italian haven's Spirit Series, that is.

You could still do both, I suppose. But you might wanna save room for the main event from chef-owner David Benstock, who's known for working new flavors into traditionally rustic-style cooking — especially since this upcoming dinner marks the end of the boozy, once-a-month program made possible by Il Ritorno's liquor license.

Tickets are available for purchase online.

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