Tampa Today News: Alter Ego & Ash Taking Reservations + Slutty Vegan Pop-Up
Tampa Today News: Alter Ego & Ash Taking Reservations + Slutty Vegan Pop-Up
Everything to know happening in town.
TGIF! Welcome to Tampa Today News! I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining all things about what’s happening in the Tampa Bay area including local news and more. Now, let’s get started.
Today’s weather: High 77 and low 61. Mostly sunny.
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Top local Stories:
Local schools prepare for solar eclipse on Monday, April 8: Schools in Tampa Bay are taking precautions ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Hillsborough Schools will release students an hour early. Schools open are advised to keep students inside during the eclipse unless they use supervised glasses. (wfla.com)
New restaurants in Water Street Tampa now accepting reservations for e-mail subscribers: Alter Ego and Ash are now taking reservations in Water Street Tampa. The concepts are from Proper House Group, the team behind Rooster & the Till, Nebrasaka Mini Mart, and Dang Dude. They are the most ambitious concepts coming from the group in a growing competitive dining district in downtown Tampa. E-mail subscribers will be the first ones to be able to make a reservation. (thatssotampa.com)
Slutty Vegan pop-up happening Monday during solar eclipse: Slutty Vegan is hosting a food truck pop-up in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood on Monday, April 8 at 7th + Grove from noon to 6 p.m. The concept focuses on vegan burgers, vegan chicken sandwiches, fries, and more. Slutty Vegan is Atlanta-based and has opened new locations recently around the country. (cltampa.com)
Tampa Entrepreneurs group looking to change networking in town: Tampa Entrepreneurs is a group seeking to revamp networking in Tampa and make events more fun and personable, according to a report from Business Observer. The group is run by Joe Staiber and Ryan Horst. Staiber has over 300,000 TikTok followers, but credits in-person events for business opportunities. (businessobserverfl.com)
Solar eclipse guide, everything to know: Looking for a useful guide for the solar eclipse on Monday? Axios Tampa Bay has written a great guide with everything you need to know. The list includes eclipse timing, notable places to watch the eclipse (don’t forget your safety glasses), along with interesting facts. (axios.com)
Top events this weekend:
Friday, April 5
The Market Elaine at The Grove in Wesley Chapel. (5:30 p.m.)
Centro Asturiano de Tampa Ghost Tours. (7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.)
The Rhapsody Suite: Hitmakers vol. 1 at 7th + Grove. (7 p.m.)
Emo Night Brooklyn at The Orpheum. (8 p.m.)
Soca Reggae Fridays Silent Edition at Nana's Juice Bar. (9 p.m.)
Saturday, April 6
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival at Clearwater Beach. (10 a.m.)
Spring Shenanigans Cake Class at Creative Junk Therapy. (10:30 a.m.)
Runway For A Cause at Union New American. (11 a.m.)
Intergalactic Solar Eclipse Party at Bayboro Brewing Co. (6 p.m.)
Dinner and a Show with Jah Movement Band at Jerk Hut. (10 p.m.)
Sunday, April 7
Florida Penguin's International Food Truck Festival 3.0 at Tampa Premium Outlets. (all day)
Spring Fling Burlesque Brunch at Hooch and Hive. (noon)
Farm Tour at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. (1 p.m.)
Rare Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience at Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille. (1 p.m.)
Sunday Family R and B Skate at United Skates of America. (5:30 p.m.)
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-Carlos Hernandez