Savor St. Pete is Back

Epicurean Celebration Savor St. Pete Set For Nov. 6-7

Downtown St. Petersburg has earned its chops as the city’s buzziest gastronomic scene. Trendy bistros, bars and chic boutiques line the streets which has put the area on the taste and style map.

After a year off, Tampa Bay’s hippest and trendiest food and wine festival, Savor St. Pete, is back November 6-7 in North Straub Park. Foodies and epicureans from across the region will sip and savor palate-pleasing bites from the Bay area’s celebrated restaurants and talented chefs, along with global and national offerings of specially selected wines and craft beers.

As the premier food and wine festival on Florida’s West Coast, Savor St. Pete is a highly anticipated tastemakers event showcasing the area’s most interesting restaurants and talented chefs.

Upon entering the exclusive Grand Tasting Village, guests will stroll through two tents offering a curated selection of bites, wines and brews. For those with a decided culinary curiosity, local and national chefs will show off their chops at the Publix Aprons Cooking Stage with cooking demonstrations.

The chef lineup includes Food Network Chef Chris Valdes sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers, two-time “Chopped” winner Chef James Briscione presented by Duda Family Farms, award-winning Executive Chef Luis Reyes with Sysco, and Publix Resident Aprons Cooking School Chefs Jim Hendry and Anthony Logerfo.

A ticket to Savor St. Pete includes a complimentary collectible wine glass and tote bag, along with unlimited tastes from some of Tampa Bay’s best restaurants, including a host of national food brands, specialty wines, and craft beers. A very limited number of VIP tickets will be available which offers access to the VIP Spirits Lounge experience, presented by Publix Liquor Stores, featuring private lounge seating and premium spirits from iconic brands including Tito’s Bacardi, CasaMigos, and many more.

Advance tickets are $85 for general admission and $115 for VIP, while available. Tickets prices at the gate will increase by $25 and be based on availability. Hours are 1-4pm each day with VIP ticket holders allowed early entry at noon. Savor St. Pete is presented by Publix and the City of St. Petersburg in partnership with St. Pete Life magazine. Visit www.SavorTheBurg.com to purchase tickets and sign up for event updates.