Wine Down Thursday To Feature Wine And Food Tastings At Water Street Tampa

TAMPA, FL — Water Street Tampa will host the first of its inaugural A Taste of Water Street event, Wine Down Thursday, on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Guests are invited to sip and stroll through Water Street Tampa and experience the district's new restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment venues.

The evening will begin with an introductory wine class featuring curated bites and a five-flight wine tasting from the owners of Wine on Water and Small Giant.

As a sweet treat, guests will enjoy an Italian dessert digestif paired with a specially crafted ice cream flavor from Chill Bros Scoop Shop.

Guests attending Wine Down will receive a commemorative glass and gift, wine and cocktail recipes, and curated offerings at other Water Street Tampa dining destinations between March 23 and April 13.

Guests are invited to return Friday, March 24, Saturday, March 25 and Friday, March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. for "Live Music on Water Street."

A Taste of Water Street will take place monthly in the spring and fall and include tastings at new restaurants and bars in addition to familiar favorites while being engaged by roaming musicians and pop-up entertainment and exploring shops along Water Street, Raybon Plaza and Via Corazon.

A Kentucky Derby event is planned for Saturday, May 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Water Street Tampa residents and guests are encouraged to don their most delightful fascinators and bow ties for a Southern evening soirée as they stroll through Raybon Plaza enjoying Kentucky Derby classics like Mint Juleps, traditional Derby bites, entertainment and games. As the delicious smells, sounds and flavors of the Kentucky Derby fill the air. Interested attendees are encouraged to register in advance for limited-seating experiences. To register, click here.