{"id":416341,"date":"2026-10-02T02:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T02:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416341\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T02:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T02:38:08","slug":"tampa-bays-best-food-drink-events-happening-october-1-8-including-oysters-and-cafe-clementine-coming-together-at-mfa-st-pete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416341\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events happening October 1-8, including oysters and Caf\u00e9 Clementine coming together at MFA St. Pete"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AA Lost Coast Oyster, harvested in Terra Ceia, Florida. Credit: lostcoastoysters \/ Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Sweet and savory gets a major upgrade this week in downtown St. Petersburg when the MFA St. Pete<\/a> stays open late for \u201cArt After Dark.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sund\u00e9\u2014a Tampa songwriter that traverses R&B, folk, jazz and soul\u2014handles the tunes and the menu is anchored by the geniuses at Caf\u00e9 Clementine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Every Thursday, the cafe presents its L\u2019Ap\u00e9ro evening menu, which is a nod to the French habit of relaxing after work, but before dinner, with the Clementine team still doing some classics (read: that croissant), but adding savory items that incorporate bacon, brie, goat cheese, and even pestos, along with beloved sweets. Brian and Lindsay Rosegger\u2014co-founders of Lost Coast Oyster Co.<\/a>\u2014cap off the absurdity by bringing Florida oysters shucked that morning to the party. And yes, docents will be on hand to give tours.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MFA members get in free for Art After Dark with Sund\u00e9, Caf\u00e9 Clementine and Lost Coast Oyster Co. happening Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at MFA St. Pete. It\u2019s $16 if you\u2019re not yet a member. See a listing of the best food & drink events coming to Tampa Bay Oct. 1-8 below.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sake Block Festival Thursday, Oct. 1. 6 p.m. $80 & up. Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg. moreanartscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Savor the Bay: A Chef\u2019s Table Pairing Dinner<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 1. 6:30 p.m. $95 & up. Birch and Vine, St. Petersburg. thebirchwood.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Art of Coffee: A Tasting Journey with Mission Grounds Coffee<\/a> Friday, Oct. 2. 10:30 a.m. $10; $5 members. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Brew Good Social: Casa Pinellas Friday, Oct. 2. 5 p.m. No cover to attend. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg. casapinellas.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Fall Y\u2019all Festival Saturday, Oct. 3. 11 a.m. No cover. Coachman Park, Clearwater. saucyqueen.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Freedom Fund Dinner<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 6 p.m. $145. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Tampa. naacphillsborough.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Piertoberfest: Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday, Oct. 3. 11 a.m. No cover. St. Pete Pier, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

Cars + Coffee + Donuts at Lucky Tigre w\/Spaddy\u2019s Coffee\/Supernatural Donut Factory\/EZ Auto FL Sunday, Oct. 4. 9 a.m. No cover ($5 per raffle entry). The Lucky Tigre, Tampa<\/p>\n

Sips, Spirits & Sunday Football<\/a> Sunday, Oct. 4. 12 p.m. $49. Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, Tampa<\/p>\n

Florida Orchestra Guild of St. Petersburg: Afternoon Tea Benefit Tuesday, Oct. 6. 2-4 p.m. $75 & up. St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg. fogsp.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Food Network\u2019s Joe Sasto (Virtual talk) Tuesday, Oct. 6. 2 p.m. No cover to attend. Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin<\/p>\n

Made in Market: Pumpkin Spice Espresso-tini Class Tuesday, Oct. 6. 6\u20138 p.m. $45. The Tampa Edition, Tampa. editionhotels.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Spirit of Japan at Jekyll Hyde Park<\/a> Tuesday, Oct. 6. 7 p.m. $150. Jekyll, Hyde Park<\/p>\n

Best of the Bay Party<\/a> Wednesday, Oct. 7. 7 p.m. $87.58 & up. The Coliseum, St. Petersburg. cltampa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

October Blind Tasting Battle Wednesday, Oct. 7. 5:30 p.m. $30. Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg. bookandbottlestpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Pumpkin Painting & Sip<\/a> Wednesday, Oct. 7. 1\u20133 p.m. Free. East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor. eastlakelibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article appears in Oct. 01 \u2013 07, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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