TASTE at The Straz, a food festival with 40+ local restaurants, returns to Tampa this April

This article is sponsored by Straz Center for the Performing Arts and TASTE at The Straz

The Straz Center’s annual eat-and-drink extravaganza returns for one delicious evening on Saturday April 27^th. TASTE at The Straz puts you on Tampa’s beautiful Riverwalk with access to the Bay area’s best food, craft brews, cocktails and more. With indoor and outdoor access to over 40 restaurants, 10+ craft breweries and four stages of live music for one all-inclusive price, TASTE at The Straz is a fun evening of eating, drinking and indulging in our region’s extraordinary epicurean culture.

TASTE at The Straz is more than a fun evening in downtown Tampa. As the Straz Center’s signature fundraising event, this event raises essential funds needed to keep the arts alive in our vibrant city. The proceeds not only sustain the Straz Center’s artistic programs on its stages but also support their education and outreach programs throughout the community.

Local restaurants, breweries serving up treats at TASTE at The Straz

Some of the bay area’s best restaurants and cafes will be represented at this event. Local favorites like Brunchery Restaurant and Catering, Besito, Melting Pot Social, Fresh Kitchen and The Dan will be present at TASTE at The Straz.

Coppertail Brewing Co., 3 Daughters Brewing, Tampa Bay Brewing Company, and Florida Ave Brewing are just some of the craft breweries serving up sample pours all night. And if beer isn’t your thing, you can also enjoy a host of wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks from the open bars throughout the venue. While you dine and drink, you can also enjoy live music. Paradigm, Stereo FM, Jaquay Pearce and Chris Flowers will all perform live during TASTE at The Straz. 

Those looking to reserve their tickets for general admission, VIP, or a full VIP table can do so online.

General admission tickets start at $95 and provides you with all-inclusive food, craft brews, cocktails, and more with multiple stages for live music.

VIP admission starts at $185, and includes access to VIP lounge areas and entrance to the event one hour prior to general admission. This is in addition to the regular perks of a GA ticket (all-inclusive food and brews and multiple stages of live music).

VIP tables run $2,250. Your purchase of a VIP table includes early admission to the event, a guaranteed reserved table for 10 and access to exclusive VIP lounges.

TASTE at The Straz will be held at 1010 N W. C. MacInnes Place on April 27.