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THURS., JUNE 18TH, 2026 • THE BIRCHWOOD ST. PETE & THURS., JUNE 25TH, 2026 • THE VAULT TAMPA

Presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, Tampa Bay Restaurant Month is from June 1st through 30th, and we're kicking off everyone's favorite food month with some of the Tampa Bay area's top chefs!

Meet The Chefs is a unique opportunity to rub elbows with and sample small plates by some of the minds behind favorite Tampa Bay area restaurants and menu items. Plus, drink sampling, and more.

June 18 - The Birchwood - Downtown St. Pete - 6PM - 9PM
June 25 - The Vault - Downtown Tampa - 6PM - 9PM

This year, we're hosting it in St. Pete & Tampa!

This is an exclusive cocktail-style sampling event with a limited number of tickets available and sells out every year.

A portion of proceeds benefits Feeding Tampa Bay!

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2025'S FEATURED CHEFS - 2026's Featured Chefs Coming Soon!

Jack Pallino's

Chef Traci Bryant

Ava

Chef John Lister

Bouzy

Chef Lee Aquino

Ocean Hai

Chef Joey De Los Santos

The Brinehouse

Chef Tony Bruno

The Living Room

Chef Aaron Coffey

Teak St. Pete

Chef Felicia Lacalle

St. Pete Distillery

Chef David Reyes

Latitude 28 - JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Chef Nitin Bali

Highland House

Chef Devin Lowder

The Fenway

Chef Clayton Parrett

Cafe Gala

Chef Chuck Bandel

QSouthern BBQ

Chef Cameron Capri

FOMO Chefs

Chef Johnathan Rodriguez

Taverna Costale

Chef David Asher

Elevage

Chef Andrea Paulino

Sampling Menu 2026

Coming Soon!

A PORTION OF PROCEEDS GO TO FEEDING TAMPA BAY

We're so excited to partner with Feeding Tampa Bay!

Did you know?

• 1 in 4 children currently do not know where their next meal will come from

• 1 in 6 adults are facing food insecurity

• 1 million + are food insecure in our 10 county region

As one of the nation’s top hunger relief organizations, Feeding Tampa Bay is ending hunger by fueling human potential in every family, child and senior across our 10-county region. By leveraging the daily connection around a meal, the organization is evolving its partnerships, programs and services with a goal to break down barriers and create long-term health and capability in the lives of the individuals it serves. Feeding Tampa Bay has continuously evolved its services, doubling its reach to serve nearly 1 million people in our community, and anticipates it will serve more than 85 million meals this year. Feeding Tampa Bay and its community stand together to lift our neighbors, because food makes tomorrow possible.

#StandWithFTB

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Interested in being a part of Meet The Chefs?

For additional information, please contact Leigh at leigh@cltampa.com

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