The exterior of The Chattaway, a historic restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida. The pink wooden building features a mural of pink flamingos and green palm fronds. A white sign reading 'Chattaway Drive-In' sits atop a gabled roof, surrounded by lush tropical plants, succulents, and a large oak tree under a clear sky.The Chattaway in St. Petersburg, Florida on Aug. 5, 2016. Credit: cityofstpete/Flickr

Here’s what’s going down in Tampa Bay’s food scene this week:

More food & drink events happening March 19-25

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food, Wine & Garden Festival Fridays-Sundays through May 10. 12 p.m. No cover with admission. Busch Gardens, Tampa.

Vinyl Gallery Thursday, March 19. 8 p.m. No cover. Punch Room at The Tampa Edition, Tampa

Sailors and Sires Sapphic Mixer Friday, March 20. 7 p.m. No cover (donation suggested). Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg. @suncitysapphics on Instagram.

Clearwater Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience Friday, March 20. 7 p.m. $55. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. aspirationswinery.com

High Tea in Wonderland Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22. 10 a.m. $35. Jekyll Hyde Park, Tampa

Spring Equinox Sourdough Focaccia workshop Saturday, March 21. 10 a.m. $97.38. Armature Works, Tampa

Spring Harvest Dinner Saturday, March 21. 5 p.m. $200. Meacham Urban Farm, Tampa

Greek Festival Saturday, March 21. 11 a.m. No cover. Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, Safety Harbor

Sunday Service: David Kibby and Dan Padilla Sunday, March 22. 4 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Deviant Libation, Tampa.

Breakfast Club feat. DJ Ryan Rose Saturday, March 21. 11:30 a.m. No cover. The Tampa Edition, Tampa.

All You Can Eat Crab Feast Tuesdays through April 28. 11 a.m. $55.99. Cody’s Roadhouse, Bradenton & Crystal River. codysoriginalroadhouse.com

Hibachi On The Lawn Tuesday, March 24. 6:30 p.m. $55.20. Armature Works, Tampa.

WhistlePig Whiskey Mixer at Steelbach Thursday, March 26. 6:30 p.m. $125. Steelbach at Armature Works, Tampa

12th Annual Spring Beer Jam Thursday-Sunday, March 26-29. 7 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin.

3rd Annual Food From The Soul Festival Saturday, March 28. 10 a.m. $20 & up. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa.

Garden to Table Dinner Saturday, March 28. 5:30 p.m. $60. Tampa Heights Community Garden, Tampa.

Zoobrews Saturday, March 28. 7:30 p.m. $94. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Tampa.

Sake (salmon) & Sake: Omakase Dinner Tuesday, March 21. 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $195. Ro Hyde Park, Tampa. 

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