Want to try the food at a bunch of restaurants in Tampa Bay but don't want to visit them all?  It’s always great to visit a local taste event and sample dishes from many of the restaurants in the Tampa Bay area.  You'll get to taste samples of signatures dishes, tantalizing desserts, delicious and diverse offerings from the top participating restaurants.

          The Ybor City Culinaria Experience from May 18-27 takes this opportunity a step further and offers you the chance to actually meet the Chefs at various Ybor restaurants and even participate in a cooking seminar with them!  The goal of the 10 day event is to emphasize the history of Ybor City, the many dining opportunities there, and increase foot traffic into and around the district.  

Bernini - Join Chef Paul on Thursday, May 24 at 2:00pm as he shows you how to make Tiramisu!

          In the heart of Ybor City lies a restaurant that will take your dining experience to the next level of sophistication.  With Chef Paul’s culinary expertise, Bernini is not an impersonal corporate chain, but rather an eclectic eatery where the cuisine compliments your surroundings without compromising your wallet.

          Chef Paul has created a menu that features an astounding array of culinary delights—ranging from lemon scented calamari and pistachio crusted grouper to risotto entrées and much more.   To compliment this exquisite dining experience, Bernini has a fully stocked bar of top shelf liquors, one of the best selections of wines, and the famous $2 Finlandia martinis.

          Bernini is named after the famous sculptor, architect and painter, Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, of the late renaissance period (1598-1680). He is best known for being the founder of the Baroque style of art and prints of many of his sculptures adorn the restaurant's interior.  Visit Bernini at 1702 E. 7th Ave, 813-248-0099, www.berniniofybor.com.

Reserve your seat now!  Seating is limited to 50 attendees!