Meet the Chefs 2024

Every summer, Creative Loafing hosts Meet the Chefs as a kicking off party for Tampa Bay Restaurant Week, and 2024’s rendition is right around the corner. A cocktail-style sampling event, guests can indulge in small bites and beverages from a variety of participating restaurants and bars and also get a chance to chat with popular Bay area chefs (when you’re down chewing, of course.) Meet the Chefs returns to downtown Tampa’s The Vault (611 N Franklim St.) on Thursday, June 6 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. While the entire lineup of participating restaurants, bars and brands have yet to be releases, a few local eateries you can expect at Meet the Chefs this year include: Caracara, The Tides Seafood Market, Birch and Vine, Bright Ice, The Brisket Shoppe, Gin Joint, Melting Pot Social, The Brinehouse, Sea Salt and Good Intentions.