Parking got a little hairy last month after a developer took its grass lot back, but a veritable block party could break out in the Encore! District this weekend.
For the last two years, Late Start Brewing and Mighty Fine have carved out a corner where burgers, the lowkey-goated Southern-meets-Korean fried chicken sandwich, and crispy beers reign supreme.
As they each celebrate their second anniversary on Saturday, Late Start and Mighty Fine are pulling out all the stops.
The brewery, helmed in part by Jordan Copher, promises a slew of limited releases (Hillsborough red ale, dreamberry seltzer, a pumpkin double bullseye, and “katch up” are just part of that lineup).
Fliers also promise baby bologna sandwiches, banana ice box concoctions along with taters, buffalo pickles, smoked wings, rodeo burgers and another burg’ that incorporates a Supernatural doughnut all from the mind of chef Nathan Hardin.
Mighty Fine and Late Start Brewing—located at 1018 E Cass St. in downtown Tampa—open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 and stay open until 11 p.m.
Just find street parking, or pay your pittance at the Accardi brothers-owned lot across the street.
See more Tampa Bay food & drink events happening Oct. 8-15 below.
Independent Bar & Café 17th anniversary Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11. No cover. Independent Bar & Café, Tampa
Coffee with a Neighbor Mid Pinellas County (The Original) Saturday, Oct. 10. 9 a.m. No cover. Belleair Coffee Company, Largo. floridadems.org
Endless Summer: Sunday Brunch at Azure Sunday, Oct. 11. 10 a.m. $100. The Tampa Edition, Tampa. editionhotels.com
Wicked Wine Tasting Sunday-Monday, Oct. 11-12. 7:30 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Monday. $48.70. Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg. bookandbottlestpete.com
Meatless Mondays Monday, Oct. 12. 6 p.m. $35. The Centre Palm Harbor, Palm Harbor. phparksandrec.org
Acotar 6 Cake Decorating Class with Emerald Flour Wednesday, Oct. 14. 6:30 p.m. $90. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. thebooklounge.com
Breakfast for Scholars 2026 Wednesday, Oct. 14. 7:30 a.m. $60. St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg. academyprep.org
A Taste of Tapeo: A Social Tapas & Drinks Experience Thursday, Oct. 15. 6:30 p.m. $50. Golden Isles Brewing Co., St. Petersburg. staygoldenstpete.com
Soulful Cooking: Korean Classics (Night out cooking class) Thursday, Oct. 15. 6 p.m. $95. Foodie Labs, St. Petersburg. thefoodielabskitchen.com
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This article appears in Oct. 01 – 07, 2026.
