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4 Exciting Tampa Events To Attend This April 2018

Time really flies fast. It’s April now, which means springtime is here and loads of events to kick off the unofficial start of the summer season this side of the globe. We’ve always been happy with Tampa events because there are simply so many things happening in this city one after the other that we will never get bored. There’s always something in store for all of us. This April 2018 is no different. Every day, there’s something new and special being added in Tampa’s calendar of events. Here are four of the most exciting things you should watch out for in Tampa this month: Festa Italiana’s Wines of Italy To kickstart the 21st Annual Festa Italiana, The Italian Club of Tampa has something up its sleeves. The Wines of Italy event will showcase the very best of Italy’s wine regions, including, but not limited to, Abruzzi, Friuli, Piedmont, Toscana, Veneto, and Verona. The event will feature over 70 kinds of wines, though it will also shine a light on Italian favorites s…

How To Organize A Tampa Nightlife With Your Friends

Have you ever been assigned to organize your friends’ out-of-town trips or even just the usual dinner to catch up with each other? If yes, you probably know how difficult it is to organize everyone’s schedule and pick a place that everyone will like. That’s the same with hosting or fixing a Tampa nightlife. You have to consider every suggestion, every schedule, and every idiosyncrasy that your friends have. Ask for their recommendations and suggestions Before going the distance and researching for good food with great music and drink selection, you have to ask your group for their suggestions. Where do they think you guys can go? Have they tried a new hangout spot that they think you would all like? If there is a suggestion and everyone agreed to it, there’s no need for you to do your research to find a place that everyone would agree to. Just trust your friend that she/he picked the right spot. However, if there is no suggestion or no agreed upon place, you would have t…

Where Does Your Service Charges In Tampa Restaurants Go?

When a service charge appears on our Tampa restaurants tab, it becomes our favorite excuse not to tip the waiters, waitresses, bartenders, and receptionists who served us. We think that just because we already paid a 10-percent service charge, we don’t have to give even a dollar to the wait staff. This always happens when we dine in a sit-down restaurant. There’s always an additional 8% or 10% on the original bill. The question remains, though: Does this service charge go to the wait staff or is this simply how the tip works? Most countries have this to say about service charges: 85% of the service charge must go to the employees while 15% goes to the management. We’re not exactly sure if this works and if this is applied. We’re sure employees would balk at the thought of the management taking more than 15% of what they worked hard for. All the employees must have equal share in the 85% of the total service charge collected. In case the service charge is abolished, it s…

Attending Tampa Events In Style

Some people are naturally magnetic, meaning that others gravitate towards them. They command the attention of everyone when they enter the scene. That’s a natural gift and not many people are blessed with that gift. When attending Tampa events, it’s only natural that you want to be the star of the show. You want other guests to notice you and you want to have a good time with them while relishing the attention. This isn’t always possible because almost everyone in a party would want the same thing as you—to look good and bring the attention to themselves. But to truly stand out, you need to do a couple or more things that will allow you to shine but be your natural self as well. Arrive on time Nothing kills the moment than arriving late and finding out that the party has gone on already, or that the program has started and you can’t really mingle or talk with the guests. You will have to obscurely walk towards your table without interrupting the program. That’s kind …

Finding A Good Location For Tampa Events

Everywhere in Tampa, you will be amazed at the amazing architecture and the culture that surround each and every place and building. That’s why it’s extra hard to choose just one location for your Tampa events. It feels like you want to rent every gorgeous event place there is. However, there are factors that should be considered before making a downpayment for an event place. Location should be near the guests Do not choose an event place that would be impossible for your guests to go to. That is inconsiderate of you as their host. Instead of choosing a place that is gorgeous and affordable at the same time, you can opt for a location that is near your expected guests even if it’s a little higher on the price bracket. You can scrimp on other things to make up for the money you’ll have to shell out. Instead of personalizing the napkins or the utensils, you can opt to make these generic and use the money into choosing an event place that is accessible for everyone. Al…

4 Unique Things To Do For A Quality Tampa Nightlife

When people hear the phrase Tampa nightlife, they immediately think about bars and pubs and discos. It’s about drinking, dancing, and having the time of your life. While this is true and nightlife in Tampa is one of the hippest in this part of the country, there is more to the city than just bars and pubs. You can even have a nice and quiet dinner and that would still equate to having a nightlife in Tampa. Here are some things you can try out while you’re here in the city: Hang out by the bar Instead of spending the night in your booth, maybe it would do you good also to hang out by the bar where you can talk to the bartender and even meet strangers that would probably interest you. Besides, if you plan to drinking all night, it would do you good to be at the bar where the bartender can keep the drinks coming. Just make sure you have someone to drive you home or you won’t have to drive or ride a taxi at all. You don’t want your night to commence badly, right? Liste…