Top Tampa Dining Experiences

What to Expect: Welcome & Overview: Begin with a warm welcome and a brief introduction to the world of wine—how it's made, key terminology, and how to taste like a pro. Guided Tasting: Taste your way through five premium wines, each representing different styles, grape varietals, and regions. Wine Education: Learn how to evaluate wine by sight, smell, and taste. We’ll cover topics like body, acidity, tannins, and how to describe what’s in your glass. Perfect Pairings: Enjoy a selection of small bites curated from local Ybor favorites to complement each pour, highlighting how food and wine interact. Q&A + Personal Insights: Ask questions, share your thoughts, and discover your personal preferences along the way.

Learn the essentials of Japanese bento box cooking in this immersive cooking experience hosted at a trendy hotel in Tampa. In this class, Chef Vivian and Chef Michi guide you through two classic recipes that come together as part of a traditional bento-style meal. Start by preparing gyoza from scratch, mixing a savory filling of beef, cabbage, scallions and ginger before folding and cooking the dumplings to perfection. Next, create a Japanese potato salad with cucumber and dill, learning how simple ingredients can create balanced flavor and texture. With step-by-step guidance throughout, you’ll build practical dumpling-making and Japanese cooking skills while discovering how these dishes work together in a classic bento box format.

Join a talented chef for an exciting, hands-on sushi-making class where you’ll learn to create perfect rolls from start to finish. Begin by mastering the art of making sushi rice, the foundation of any great sushi dish. Then, craft a spicy tuna roll with fresh tuna, cucumber, and a tangy spicy sauce. For a plant-based twist, you’ll also prepare a vegetable hand roll featuring avocado, carrots, cucumbers, and shiitake mushrooms. With expert guidance every step of the way, you’ll leave this class with the skills to create your own sushi at home, impressing friends and family with your newfound talent. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

Enjoy a fresh take on Italian comfort food in this immersive cooking class at a local brewery in Tampa. In this class, Chef Stephen guides you through the techniques behind a classic gnocchi and pesto dish, starting with properly cooking and seasoning your potato pasta for the best flavor and texture. Then, prepare a homemade pesto by chopping fresh basil and garlic and blending them with pistachios, olive oil and cheeses for a rich, nutty finish. A touch of heavy cream transforms the pesto into a silky sauce that coats every bite of gnocchi. With step-by-step guidance throughout, you’ll build practical pasta and sauce-making skills while enjoying a handmade Italian meal in a relaxed brewery setting.

Talented chef keeps things fun, focused, and beginner-friendly with a deep dive into just one iconic roll: the spicy tuna. This class is ideal for locals wanting to try something new or travelers looking for a unique, hands-on foodie experience. You’ll walk away with new skills, pro tips, and the confidence to recreate your spicy tuna roll at home — plus a few brag-worthy sushi pics for the feed. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.