(May 9, 2018 – Tampa, Fla.) – Creative Loafing wants Tampa Bay to join them in raising glasses to celebrate everyone’s favorite meal of the day at Brunched on Saturday, May 19th, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Rialto Theatre (1617 N. Franklin St. in Tampa Heights). Tickets are selling fast with less than 30 pairs of tickets remaining. VIP is sold out.
Brunched 2018
Saturday, May 19th
Rialto Theatre in Tampa Heights
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
FEATURING:
Anise Global Gastrobar
Ricotta Toast Points
topped with grape tomatoes, basil, & a balsamic reduction or seasonal fruit & a honey drizzle
Beach Bar & Restaurant
Prime Rib
garlic & pepper crusted ribeye steak, slow roasted to medium rare, served with red wine au jus
Bulla Gastrobar
Rilletes de Salmon
dry sherry poached salmon, spring onion, & cornichon on toast
Cafe Hey
Mini Huevos Rancheros
a southwest tofu scramble with black beans, topped with salsa, sour cream, & avocado, served on a crunchy corn tostada
Iberian Rooster
Lamb Chanfana
braised lamb leg, port gravy, blistered tomatoes, & egg
Minchi
macanese pan gravy with house chorizo and ground beef, onions, & homefries, served with egg
Caldo Verde
kale soup with house made linguica & potatoes
MADE Coffee
Cold Brew Coffee, Nitro Cold Brew, & Specialty Flavor
Mini Doughnut Factory
Raspberry Lemon Drop doughnuts infused with Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Noble Crust
Lemon Ricotta Waffles
with fresh blueberries, lemon curd, vermont maple syrup
Deviled Eggs
with pickled mustard seeds, tobiko, & dill
Platt Street Borough
Egg & Avocado Toast
The Bricks
Corn Muffin & Molé
served with pickled onion, black bean & corn relish, queso fresco, & coconut aioli
The Refinery
Buttermilk Biscuits with Pimento Cheese, Kim Chee, & Bacon
Zudar’s on Platt
Spinach Tomato Quiche
Hungarian Beef & Cabbage Soup
Cuba Salad
& MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
PLUS:
Blood Brothers Blood Shot Mix
La Marca Prosecco
Mother Kombucha
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Attendees will be able to savor in this unique opportunity to sample brunch bites from more than 10 Tampa Bay area restaurants while building your own Bloody Marys, sipping on mimosas, living it up in a Boomerang Booth by Premier Photo Booths of Tampa, and enjoying an afternoon of fun inside of the beautiful historic Rialto Theatre in Tampa Heights. A portion of proceeds to benefit Current Initiatives.
A complete list of participating restaurants will be announced on the event Facebook page here.
Tickets are on sale now at cltampa.com/brunched
General Admission is $25 Advance (now – May 18th) and $40 Door (May 19th). GA includes unlimited brunch samples from more than 10 local restaurants and one drink ticket good for a mimosa featuring Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company OJ or build-your-own Bloody Mary brought to you by Whole Foods featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Blood Brothers Blood Shot Mix. Less than 30 pairs of GA tickets remain.
VIP Admission is sold out. VIP Admission includes early entry for an extra hour of sampling without the crowds from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. brought to you by Mini Doughnut Factory, a VIP lanyard, take-home bottles by Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company and Mother Kombucha, unlimited brunch samples from more than 10 local restaurants, and three drink tickets good for mimosas featuring La Marca Prosecco and Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company OJ or build-your-own Bloody Mary brought to you by Whole Foods featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Blood Brothers Blood Shot Mix.
Additional drinks will be available for purchase.
Creative Loafing has teamed up with Lyft to get attendees to and from Brunched safely. First-time Lyft users get their first ride FREE up to $10 by downloading the app, creating an account, and entering the code CLTAMPA in the ‘Payment’ section at checkout.
Special thanks to our sponsors and partners Rialto Theatre, Mini Doughnut Factory, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, La Marca Prosecco, Blood Brothers Blood Shot Mix, Whole Foods, and Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company.
21+ only. Event takes place rain or shine. No refunds are available.
For more information on Brunched 2018, visit cltampa.com/brunched. Please use the following hashtag for digital promotions: #CLBrunched
About Creative Loafing
Creative Loafing is an award-winning alternative, weekly newspaper and website committed to providing Tampa Bay with an independent perspective, up-to-the-minute local news, and a comprehensive listing of local happenings. Creative Loafing offers readers’ unique monthly events and CL Deals, a locally focused platform featuring dining and event experiences at half-off their regular price. For more information about Creative Loafing, visit cltampa.com and cldeals.com.
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