A close-up, high-angle shot of a gourmet dish. In the center, a deep blue bowl holds noodles, seared pink meat sprinkled with black sesame seeds, and colorful garnishes. Silver chopsticks lie across the bowl's rim. The bowl is on a large, blue-green speckled platter, which also holds a small side salad to the left and a sesame-seed-crusted block of food to the right. A silver spoon rests in front of the bowl on the platter.Savor St. Pete comes to Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on Nov. 1-2, 2025. Credit: Courtesy of Savor St. Pete

Fresh off its win for Best Food Festival in Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay awards, Savor (stylized all caps) St. Pete is returning to the waterfront.

This year’s festival features a mix of chefs and restaurants, including appearances from Food Network favorites Carlos Anthony and Brian Malarkey along with Tampa Bay locals Rosana Rivera and Johnathan Rodriguez.

The $120-$130 price tag comes with unlimited wine and beer samples. The festival is incorporating sustainable event practices through partnerships with the City of St. Petersburg and the Sierra Club to use compostable materials and conduct food waste audits.

VIP members receive early entry at noon, exclusive lounge access, and a front-row seat to the culinary competition. 

Tickets start at $120 for SAVOR St. Pete, happening Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 1-2. at Vinoy Waterfront Park.

This article appears in Oct. 23 – 29, 2025.

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