The Ghetto Gourmet, a self-described "wandering supperclub for lovers of fine cookin', cool art and new friends" is visiting Tampa this Sunday night, Feb 11- and you're invited. I'll be going and so will Traci to cover the event. Full disclosure: Ghetto Gourmet was nice enough to give us passes.
Started several years ago in an apartment in Oakland, California, this will be the first time this traveling supperclub stops in Tampa. All that Ghetto Gourmet is saying at this point is that the location of the event is "near Sligh and Nebraska" (Seminole Heights). The gang will share with you the specific address after you purchase your tickets, as well as the menu. Seating is very limited and tickets are $50 each + BYOB + bring a floor cushion. They accept dietary requests and seem to aim to please.
If you're scratching your head wondering what the heck "community dining" is all about (and I was largely clueless), this video clip from a local Chicago news station answered most of my questions.
The way one of the organizers explained it to me today is that the chef for the night usually works for one of the top restaurants in town. So you get to enjoy top notch food at "more bang for your buck" prices and get to meet interesting new people in an unpretentious setting. Plus, there's entertainment. For the Tampa event there will be an interactive percussion session.
To purchase tickets to the event this Sunday night, Feb 11, from 8-11pm, click here. If you're interested, but this comes on too short notice, Ghetto Gourmet plans to hold another local event in several weeks. There is a GG Tampa/Miami mailing list if you'd like to learn about future dates.
Hope to meet some of you there. Should be a fun time and I'll report back next week.
