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If you enjoy sampling foods, this event is for you

March 13, 2019 By Brian Fernandes

The Taste of New Tampa and Wesley Chapel offers event-goers a chance to dine on foods from nearly 50 Bay Area restaurants in one place.

When you’re eating delicious foods and skating on the rink, music can be that special addition to make the fun complete at the Taste of New Tampa and Wesley Chapel. (Courtesy of Thompson Brand Images)

The event is set for March 24 from noon to 4 p.m., at AdventHealth Center Ice, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Offerings will include chicken and waffles from Noble Crust; Buttermilk Provisions’ famous donuts and peanut butter balls; crab-shrimp avocado stacks, as well as jerk chicken pasta, from Bahama Breeze; and Pomodoro’s pizza and garlic knots, to name a few.

There are also adult beverages, including wines and craft beers from establishments such as the Zephyrhills Brewery, PRP Wine International, and 81 Bay.

The 2019 People’s Choice Award for the food and beverage categories will be determined by which business holds the heaviest amount of tickets.

Not only do the tickets grant patrons samples, but also makes them eligible to rent a pair of ice skates for free.

Normal admission for using the skating rink still applies.

Entrance into the arena is free, as well as parking.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door in the amount of 25 for $25; 50 for $50; and 100 for $100.

Proceeds benefit local charities and high school scholarship programs.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TasteOfNewTampa.org.

Taste of New Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Where: AdventHealth Center Ice, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel
When: March 24 from noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Entrance is free. Tickets are sold 25 for $25; 50 for $50; and 100 for $100.
Details: Patrons can sample various cuisines and drinks from restaurants and breweries in Tampa Bay. The skating rink will also be open to add to the fun.
Info: For additional details or to purchase tickets, visit TasteOfNewTampa.org.

Published March 13, 2019

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