{"id":380226,"date":"2026-08-25T01:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T01:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/380226\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T01:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T01:08:10","slug":"flavors-of-ybor-at-sky-puppy-brewing-among-tampa-bays-best-food-drink-events-happening-august-27-september-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/380226\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Flavors of Ybor\u2019 at Sky Puppy Brewing among Tampa Bay\u2019s best food & drink events happening August 27-September 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"A flan from a past dinner organized by BeyLoved Pairings Credit: Onward Production \/ BeyLoved Pairings<\/p>\n

Some of the best things about Tampa come together at one table this weekend in Ybor City\u2014all for a good cause.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when the historic district\u2019s beloved cave bar, Sky Puppy Brewing<\/a>, hosts John LoScalzo\u2019s Loko Cuisine (stylized \u201cLOKO\u201d), BeyLoved Pairings<\/a> founder Joanne Mumbey, a certified cicerone (think beer sommelier), and Tampa tour guide Max Herman<\/a> for \u201cFlavors of Ybor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Together, the collective has put together a four-course dinner with curated beer and wine pairings, woven together with storytelling. A portion of the proceeds benefit Ybor Misfits Micro Sanctuary<\/a> which has basically been the guardian angel for neighborhood chickens since about 2016.<\/p>\n

The menu includes a welcome pour, plus mojo port p\u00e2t\u00e9 with grain mustard, cornichons on a La Segunda crostini, a ropa vieja, and dulce de leche flan with chocolate cookie crumb and espresso cigarillo.<\/p>\n

The star of the evening, however, could end up being the crispy deviled crab croquette, which LoScalzo will serve as a chilau-style sofrito along with his signature dry-hopped hot sauce.<\/p>\n

In a 2010 column for Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, the late Tampa historian and author Andy Huse<\/a> took readers back to the late-1800s when the waters around here teemed with blue crab. While deviled crab was a signature, portable, meal for Tampe\u00f1os, enchilado, or \u201cchilau,\u201d<\/a> a simple dish of blue crab simmered in a slightly-spicy tomato sauce and served over pasta, was the plate that brought people back to the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery major ethnic group in Tampa ate it,\u201d Huse, who died last year, wrote. \u201cThe tomato sauce is light enough to let the crab play lead, substantial enough to cling to the pasta, and spicy enough to keep it all interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vegans and those with shellfish allergies, of course, can participate and will get dishes using mojo roasted jackfruit, hearts of palm, and shredded mushrooms as substitutes. The pairings for specific wines and beers from award-winning brewery Matthew McKinnon will be announced at the dinner.<\/p>\n

Tickets for \u201cFlavors Of Ybor\u201d with storytelling by Max Herman happening Sunday, Aug. 30 at Sky Puppy Brewing in Ybor City are sold-out, but a waitlist is available.<\/a><\/p>\n

See more food & drink events coming to Tampa Bay from Aug. 27-Sept. 3 below. Don\u2019t see your event listed here? Please help our team out by submitting it to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay\u2019s events calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Buttercream & Piping Inspired by Yvette Mayorga Thursday, Aug. 27. 5 p.m. $80 & up. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. mfastpete.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond the Teabag: Exploring Fine Chinese Teas<\/a> Friday, Aug. 28. 10 a.m. $35. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Night Out Cooking Class \u2013 Italiano Moderno: Italian Elegance Friday, Aug. 28. 6 p.m. $95. Foodie Labs, St. Petersburg. thefoodielabskitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Suncity Sapphics Mixer Friday, Aug. 28. 7 p.m. No cover. Foodie Labs, St. Petersburg. thefoodielabskitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Wine, Cheese & More Pairing Experience Friday, Aug. 28. 7 p.m. $37.45 & up. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. aspirationswinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

15th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 29. 12 p.m. $20 & up. Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg. moreanartscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Hearth & Harvest Craft Night<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 29. 7 p.m. $25. Grindhaus Brew Lab, Clearwater. grindhausbrewlab.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u200b\u200bMeet Me in Paris \u2013 Brunch with Kristin Harmel<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 29. 11:30 a.m. $35 & up. Coastal Creative, St. Petersburg. tombolobooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Weekend Wake & Bake<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 29. 11 a.m. No cover. Herban Flow, St. Petersburg. herbanflow.co<\/a><\/p>\n

Chef Suz Pop-Up Dinner Sunday, Aug. 30. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. 86 Wine Bar, St. Petersburg. @86winebar for more info<\/p>\n

Baristas & Biomechanics: Ergonomics for Coffee Workers w\/Dr. Joey Shamp Monday, Aug. 31. 6 p.m. Pay what you can ($5 suggested). Bandit Coffee Co., St. Petersburg. @banditstpete on Instagram<\/p>\n

Beloved Community Recovery Caf\u00e9 Grand Opening Monday, Aug. 31. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. 1940 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. recoveryepicenterfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Paul Bearer Unveils Embalmond Joy Ice-cream<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 3. 6 p.m. No cover. Small Batch Creamery, St. Petersburg. smallbatchcreamery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Night Out Cooking Class \u2013 Caribbean Paradise Thursday, Sept. 3. 6 p.m. $95. Foodie Labs, St. Petersburg. thefoodielabskitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article appears in August 20 \u2013 26, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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