Halloween parties (see more at our Tampa Bay Halloween party roundup).
Armature Works A weekend full of events from a carnival to trick-or-treating at Heights Market vendors with the kiddos. Tickets for the 1st Annual Haunted Carnival are on sale now; prices range $5 for kids under 12-$750 for VIP packages. Various times. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 28-31. 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa, 813-250-3725. armatureworks.com
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino A Halloween party hosted by 93.3-FM FLZ’s Brian Fink and featuring special guest DJ Serafin of Sleeping Giant Music. Costume contest winners receive $2,000-$5,000 in prize money. Tickets now on sale starting at $20. Saturday, Oct. 30 11 p.m.-5 a.m. 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa, 866-388-4263. seminolehardrocktampa.com
Chef Jada Vidal The “Guy’s Grocery Game” winner and aspiring chef puts on “Coven,” a Halloween-themed pop-up dinner with courses like shrimp ceviche tostada and honey peppercorn glazed Cornish hen. Guests can sip wine pairings and a peachy witches brew. Sunday, Oct. 31. First dinner is 2 p.m.-4 p.m, second dinner 5 p.m.-7 p.m. $80. Event goers will receive location details prior to dinner. Tampa, 813-802-3453. @jadavidalcooks on Instagram
M. Bird Horror films come to life at the popular rooftop bar at Armature Works. Sounds by DJ JT Radio, and a costume contest with a $500 cash prize. Sunday, Oct. 31. 7 p.m.-midnight. 1903 Market St., Tampa, 813-296-2702. mbirdtampa.com
Open
Sprouts Get ready to spend all your money at the Sprouts deli because the latest location for the boutique grocery store opened in Tampa Heights on Wednesday. The grocer is known for having a wide selection of natural and organic foods, which includes produce, vitamins, packaged groceries, seafood, deli, baked goods, dairy products and frozen foods. The addition of Sprouts means that Tampa Heights—already home to one of Tampa’s oldest grocery stores, Oceanic—now has two grocery stores within walking distance of each other. 101 W 7th Ave., Tampa. sprouts.com
Reopened
Timpano South Tampa’s Timpano Italian Chophouse officially reopens in Hyde Park Village on Nov. 1. After being closed since summer 2020, the restaurant is opening at 4 p.m. next Monday for dinner service initially, with lunch and brunch service to follow in the coming weeks, according to a press release. Timpano’s menu is known for its classic Italian offerings, including steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and weekly live music. 1610 W Swann Ave., Tampa. timpanohydepark.com
Coming soon
Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream Ybor City will soon be home to flavors like “Mint Monster”, “The Aviator” and “Queen Salted Caramel” when Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream makes its debut at the storefront previously occupied by Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops. If you can’t wait, visit the closet Mayday scoop shop at Lakeland’s The Joinery. 1600 E 8th Ave., Ybor City. maydayicecream.com
Sweetgreen Permit-obsessed website Tampa Tomorrow reported that a Hyde Park Village location for popular Los Angeles salad chain Sweetgreen filed permits and will be just over 2,310 square feet with indoor and outdoor seating. Pictures and video posted by the site show the 29-seat location going next to Salon Norrell Aveda just a few steps away from the Hyde Park Village Fountain. sweetgreen.com
ICYMI
You can now get La Segunda’s Cuban bread at Publix If you’ve ever seen a roaming green cart filled with Cuban bread while you’re shopping at Publix, chances are it was filled with Casino Bakery’s signature bake. Now, though, you’ll also be able to grab La Segunda’s Cuban bread on select shelves around the Bay. Right now, there are only six locations carrying the bread, but more stores are going to be added to the deal, according to the bakery’s Instagram. If you’re wondering whether your Publix is going to continue carrying the bread from Casino, you should call ahead (ask for the grocery department). Each location is going to have its own offerings and they all differ unless you’re looking for the stuff from the Publix Bakery. lasegundabakery.com
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This article appears in Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2021.