  WUSF Public Media ‘Longest Table’ Epicurean Gala Returns March 30 to the St. Petersburg WaterfrontA limited number of tickets will go on sale first to WUSF members.ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 8, 2023) – The celebrated WUSF Public Media “Longest Table” epicurean gala is returning this March 30 to the scenic St. Petersburg waterfront, and tickets are now available on a first-come-first-serve basis for the event that regularly sells out to capacity. Guests can select now from a wide range of amazing restaurants. At the event, Bayshore Drive is closed to traffic and a table stretches from the Vinoy hotel to the Museum of Fine Arts with upwards of 1,000 people. Chefs from each restaurant then serve a gourmet four-course meal paired with fine wines to their segment of the table. WUSF members will have first choice of tickets starting today, followed by tickets available to the public on March 14. Guests can select their preferred restaurant at www.wusflongesttable.org or by calling (800) 661-0823. All funds raised from the gala go to support WUSF Public Media, which operates our local NPR station that broadcasts programs such as “Morning Edition,” “Florida Matters,” “The Zest,” and “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!,” as well as Florida’s classical music station, WSMR 89.1 and 103.9. As with past years, organizers of the event expect tickets to sell out quickly. “We are thrilled to host this wonderful outdoor event where we can gather together to enjoy these fabulous restaurants in a beautiful setting – all while supporting the mission of public media,” said WUSF Public Media General Manager JoAnn Urofsky. “We have an outstanding lineup of restaurants this year and we’re encouraging our listeners and supporters to secure their tickets quickly.” Restaurant SelectionGuests can select their preferred restaurant at https://wusflongesttable.org/restaurants/ or by calling (800) 661-0823. Among the restaurants at this year’s event:Catering by the FamilyCurated EventsMattison’sParkshore GrillPier 22/GroveThe Twisted Indian Event Details Location: Bayshore Drive between 5th Ave. at the Vinoy Hotel, and 2nd Ave. at the Museum of Fine Arts Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023 (Rain date: Friday, March 31) Time: 5:30 pm Check-in – 6:30 pm Grand Toast & The Feast Begins Ticket Price: Based on your choice of restaurant Attire: Evening casual |
 | Sponsors of this year’s event include Adalay Interiors, Pinellas Community Foundation, The City of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg College Foundation, Terry Brackett, in memory of Mary Lynne, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, TGITTHH Group, The USF Foundation, Barbara Sansone, Luis & Cherie Velez, Bob Ziegler, Tampa Bay Magazine, Trenam Law, Jean Barnes, Rene’ Renton & Cheryl Renton-Lange and Sandie Spangler. To become a sponsor, please email Scot Kaufman at skaufman@wusf.org. |
| About WUSF Public MediaWUSF Public Media is a comprehensive media organization that provides media services to the community and businesses through public broadcasting and multi-media production services. Licensed to the University of South Florida, WUSF Public Media serves the public interest through programming, educational outreach and community partnerships. For more information, visit www.wusf.org. |