Taste of South Tampa 26 Apr
If you’re new to Tampa and MacDill AFB and are wondering what to do in South Tampa, then stop by the Taste of South Tampa. This is all-inclusive tasting event has the best of South Tampa’s restaurants and live music from 1pm to 5 pm Sunday at Old Hyde Park Village, 1622 Snow Ave, about a 10 min drive from MacDill AFB. Attendees will get the opportunity to sample menu items from a number of South Tampa restaurants, such as returning participants Rigatoni Tuscan Oven, Pei Wei, The NoHo Bistro and Pitmasters BBQ. Among new restaurants this year will be Datz Delicatessen, a newly opened deli that has quickly become a South Tampa favorite. Water and soft drinks will be available, as well as beer provided by Dos Equis for those of drinking age with proper identification. Hyde Park Village is an open-air shopping center located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park in. The center is situated in several buildings located between Swann and Rome Avenues. Although are national retailers, the majority of tenants in the center are independent boutiques and eateries. The neighborhood of Hyde Park is located near the University of Tampa and close to Tampa’s business and cultural arts district. The boundaries of the neighborhood include the Hillsborough Bay to the east, Kennedy Blvd to the north, historic and picturesque Bayshore Boulevard to the south, and Armenia Avenue to the west. Major thoroughfares within the historical district include Kennedy Boulevard, Bayshore Boulevard, Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway, Howard Avenue, and Swann Avenue. Tickets costs are $35 21 and above, $20 ages 11-20 advance, 10 and younger free, and on the day of the event ticket price are $40 21 and above, and $25 ages 11-20 day. Call (813) 637-0156 for more info. There are 3 free parking structures available in Hyde Park.

