Food Issue In print: June 15th Deadline to advertise: June 9th
For our annual Food Issue, we unwrap some of Tampa Bay’s tastiest sandwiches, everything from familiar favorites to best-kept secrets, with a little help from CL readers! Learn where you can find the best vegan pulled pork (it exists!) and a Cuban that’s even worthy of Alton Brown’s standards (yup, we’re going there). But remember: We said sandwiches — your burgers, hot dogs and other “handhelds” can wait. More info
Tampa Bay Restaurant Week June 15th through June 25th
At participating restaurants tampabayrestaurantweek.com
During Tampa Bay Restaurant Week, CL partners with local restaurants to bring readers a unique dining experience: for a limited time, participating Tampa Bay area restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe menus (and additional special menu offerings) for only $30 or $45 per couple or person! More info
Meet The Chefs Thurs., June 15th | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Vault in Downtown Tampa cltampa.com/meetthechefs
This event gives attendees a unique opportunity to sample small plates served by notable Tampa Bay area chefs, each offering up an appetizer, soup or salad, entrée, or dessert. Each small plate will be expertly paired with a local craft beer—a match made in foodie heaven and a great way for folks to rub elbows with the minds behind their favorite restaurants and menu items! More info
Pride Issue In print: June 22nd Deadline to advertise: June 16th
It’s time for CL’s annual Pride Issue, just in time for St. Pete Pride! More info
Music Issue In print: July 13th Deadline to advertise: July 7th
In the 2017 edition of Creative Loafing Tampa’s Music Issue, we trace the roots of the musicians, venues and shops that have blazed the way for the brighteyed young talent we’re all hoping keeps putting Tampa Bay on the global music map. More info
Margarita Wars Fri., July 28th | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa cltampa.com/margaritawars
It’s tequila time, Loafers! Join us in celebrating everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure—the margarita! Attendees will get to take advantage of a unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by more than 15 of the Tampa Bay area’s best mixologists and try their hand at tipsy judging as they help award ‘Tampa Bay’s Best Margarita’ at Margarita Wars! More info
Bolts Brew Fest presented by CL Sat., Aug. 5th | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
AMALIE Arena in Channelside cltampa.com/bolts
CL and your favorite hockey team, the Tampa Bay Lightning, are teaming up to bring you the beer drinking event of the summer, Bolts Brew Fest presented by Creative Loafing. That’s right, Loafers — we’re taking over the event floor at AMALIE Arena where you can sample your way around more than 100 craft beer varieties from more than 50 local and national breweries! Stay tuned for the full lineup of participating breweries. More info
To participate in CL’s upcoming issues and events,
contact your Account Executive or Kassey Barron at 813.739.4843
or kassey.barron@creativeloafing.com.
