Home - Meet The Chefs

Presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is back from June 12th through 22nd, and we're kicking off everyone's favorite food week 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.

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!

Birch & Vine

Beef Tataki - Smoked Striploin, Black Rice Pudding, Garlic-Chili Pepper Sauce, Umami Spice, Fried Soba

QSouthern BBQ

Tallow fried Chicharron seasoned with BBQ Rub, sliced Texas style Brisket, topped with locally famous Mac-n-Chz, and Guava Pickled Onion

HEW Parlor & Chophouse at The Fenway Hotel

Ahi poke taco's with Wasabi crema & Nori Kimchi slaw

Ocean Hai at the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach

Spiced Kohitsuji - Tender, spiced lamb chops over creamy cauliflower purée, finished with a zesty roasted tomatillo mint sauce. Topped with crispy purple kale and fresh microgreens for a bold, balanced bite.

The Brinehouse

Sherry Brined Lamb Belly, Olive Artichoke Relish, Sherry Vinegar Gastrique, Piquillo Hazelnut Romesco & Roasted Garlic Yucca Cake

Teak St. Pete

Pineapple Sweet Heat Glazed Lamb Ribs with Green Papaya and Jicama Slaw, Guava Vinaigrette

Cafe Gala at The Dali Museum

San Sebastián Chistorra Albóndigas with Manchego Almond Sauce

Taverna Costale

Fabio's Famous Meatballs with Tomato Sugo, Ricotta, Grana Padano, Fresh Basil

Highland House

Strawberry basil crostini with herbed goat cheese with balsamic reduction &

Spicy smoked Florida gator red hot sausage, Texas toast, chow chow, and grain mustard

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