Slim Charmer 2706 Central Ave. , St. Petersburg The folks behind St. Pete favorite Wild Child are opening a new sister concept called Slim Charmer. The new 800-square-foot space will focus on cocktails and small plates and will open right next door to Wild Child. Slim Charmer is aiming for a late October debut, reports the Tampa Bay Times. Photo via Wild Child Restaurant & Cocktail Bar/Facebook Credit: Wild Child Restaurant & Cocktail Bar/Facebook

The dedicated brunch-goers of The ‘Burg know that Wild Child’s latkes (compete with crema, dill, chives and salmon roe) are no joke, and you can indulge in the savory potato pancakes and then some at its Chanukah-themed event next week.

On Tuesday, Dec. 12 starting at 5 p.m., Wild Child (2710 Central Ave.) hosts its annual “One Crazy Night” pop-up where a food and drink menu of Jewish-inspired delicacies will surely sell out.

Next week’s first-come-first-serve pop-up falls in the middle of 2023’s Chanukah season, which runs from Dec. 7-15.

Latkes, beloved Jewish doughnuts known as sufganiyot, schnitzel, and plenty of other kosher dishes will be featured on Wild Child’s one-night menu, alongside a variety of specialty cocktails.

Last year’s drinks include “Mazel Tov-rita” with tequila, mezcal, violet liqueur, pomegranate and lime, and the gin-based “Challahback Girl” with Italicus grapefruit liqueur and lemon.

And if your latke cravings are still too powerful, you can always head to Italian eatery IL Ritorno a few blocks away, where tallow-fried latkes with apple and quince puree will be served from Dec. 7-15.

For the latest information on Wild Child’s pop-up next week, head to its Instagram at @wildchild_stpete.
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