There's a tasty weekend ahead, Loafers — with everything from French pastries and seafood to beachside yoga and drinking in store.
Drink pink at the National Rosé Day celebration from Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe. From 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, celebrate blush-colored vino with flights of rosé. The Grand Central District hangout pours four varieties — two from California and two from France. Samples of wine are available as well, so guests can try before they buy. Free, money for wine. 2927 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-800-2810.
The popular Surf and Turf Truck hits up 81Bay Brewing Co. between 5 and 9 p.m. Friday. Guests can grab everything from shrimp tacos to BLT rolls while unwinding with cold craft brews from the tasting room. A side of the truck’s mac and cheese is free for kids (and some adults), too. Free, money for food and beer. 4465 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, 727-837-2739.
Head to Belleair Bluffs for Eclairs & Canelés and learn from a dessert pro. This sweet workshop by William Dean Chocolates, hosted from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday (hey, pastries ain’t easy), leads a small group of dessert lovers through the two French treats. The class is for ages 18 and up, but children are permitted with parental supervision. Advanced registration is required. Get tickets online. $50. 2790 W. Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, 727-593-0656.
Ticket sales for “the best Sunday Funday in Tampa Bay,” or Summer Bash 2017, end Saturday, so you better get ’em while you still can. The local chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild brings the cocktail competition to Toasted Monkey, where some of the region’s best bartenders battle it out for the title of Best Bar. Unlimited drink samples, heavy bites, entertainment and swag are included with admission. $20 in advance, $30 at the door; $20 for USBG members. 6110 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach.
Yoga and mimosas on the beach? Yep. Stretch and sip during Low Tide Yoga’s Namastay at the Beach for Mimosas event, planned for Beach Fire Bar & Grille from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Bottomless mimosas follow the open-to-beginners yoga session (bring a mat or towel), and non-drinkers can purchase a ticket for just the class. A bonus: All participants enjoy 15 percent off food purchases throughout the day. Arrive 15 minutes early to register. $10 for class, $20 for yoga and drinks. 608 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach.
This article appears in Jun 8-15, 2017.
