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Indulge in some birria. It’s National Taco Day. 🌮
Gallito
Gallito Taqueria serves up Mexican classics with a twist, like puffy tacos and nachos. | Photo by @see_do_eat
Here at TBAYtoday, we’ll take any excuse to indulge in a little birria.

That’s why today we’re giving you 7 of the best taco shops in town.

So fasten your bibs, it’s taco time.

🌮 Fish
This waterfront spot has docks so you can take the boat for a Mahi or shrimp taco run. We like the Mahi sandwich too.
  • Salt Shack on the Bay, 5415 W Tyson |Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Seasoning is everything at this South Tampa beach spot. The blackened Mahi tacos pack a flavorful punch with jicama slaw and chili horseradish.

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Quesabirria tacos are stuffed with braised meat and served up with a cup of meaty broth for dipping.

Photo by @kara_foodie


🌮 Birria
  • Gallito Taqueria, Sparkman Wharf | Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
This modern taqueria was dreamt up by local chef Ferrell Alvarez. There’s ample to sample here, but the melted cheesy Quesabirria tacos are a standout.
Tucked away inside a strip mall in Bay Pines, this casual spot has the best Quesabirria tacos (We’re willing to bet on it). If you’re not feeling tacos, try the carne asada — and a Coca Cola in a glass bottle.

🌮 Classic
This North Tampa spot masters the classics with corn and flour torillas stuffed with steak, al pastor, campechana, chorizo, and more.
  • Chili Verde, 2801 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Mon., Wed., Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Tues., Thur.-Fri. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
You won’t be able to miss the giant horse in front of this local St. Pete fave, and once you taste the street tacos you’ll never forget this spot.

🌮 Wild card
  • bartaco, Hyde Park Village | Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

    Hyde Park’s bartaco keeps it interesting with its rotating cast of experimental tacos — cauliflower, brisket, oyster, sesame ribeye, and more.
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Today
Wednesday
  • Yoga at the park | Wed., Oct. 5 | 6-7 p.m. | Water Works Park, 1710 N Highland Ave., Tampa | Free | Yogis of all skill levels are welcome to this practice, which benefits nonprofit Be Dope Do Yoga. 🧘
Thursday
  • Haunted Cigar Factory Tour | Thu., Oct. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | J.C. Newman Cigar Company, 2701 N. 16th St., Tampa | $20.00 | Learn about this 112-year-old cigar factory’s history — and its ghosts. 👻
  • Help build a playground at Williams Park | Thu., Oct. 6 - Fri., Oct. 7 | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Williams Park (Tampa), 4362 E Osborn Ave, Tampa | Free | Join volunteers from the Williams Park community and Hancock Whitney Bank in building a new playground — snacks and tools will be provided. 🛝
Friday
  • Oktoberfest Tampa 2022 | Fri., Oct. 7 | 4-11 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa | $10+ | Curtis Hixon is transformed into an Oktoberfest beer garden with traditional German beers + Bavarian games. 🍻
  • Smashing Pumpkins | Fri., Oct. 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa | $45.25 | Rock out to “Tonight, Tonight” and other rock hits from the superstar bands.
  • Vintage Marché | Fri., Oct. 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Vintage Marché , 2200 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $5.00 | Get early access to unpicked vintage and collectable finds on First Dibs Friday. 🕰️
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Weather
  • 83º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain
  • Forecasters are watching two systems in the the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center has identified a tropical wave that could become a tropical depression, and a more eastern system that could also grow into a tropical depression. Check the National Hurricane Center’s latest updates, here. 🌀
Sunrise + sunset
  • Rise: 7:24 a.m.
  • Set: 7:12 p.m.
Tide
Old Tampa Bay
  • High: 9:37 a.m.
  • Low: 6:29 p.m.
Clearwater Beach
  • High: 6:27 a.m. + 10:25 p.m.
  • Low: 2:47 p.m.
Civic
  • Tampa sent some of its own firefighters + police department down to North Port, one of the cities devastated by Hurricane Ian to lend a hand. The 40 police officers and 15 firefighters will help give out food, enforce curfews, and clean debris this week. 🚓 (Bay News 9)
  • Yesterday, the federal government opened the first Business Recovery Center in Hillsborough County post Hurricane Ian. Businesses and nonprofits will be able to apply for up to $2 million in loans, and homeowners can loan up to $200,000. The center is in the Chloe Coney Urban Enterprise Center, 1907 E. Hillsborough Ave. (Tampa Bay Times)
Eat
  • Italian food aficionados rejoice. Frankies Italian Deli is expanding into a 2,000 sqft. market with aisles of cheese, meat, ready to go meals, and more. The new expansion of the existing deli, located at 3930 US 301 N., Riverview, will open this fall. 🍝 (That’s So Tampa)
  • A new brewery “Sesh,” is moving into the historic Earl Gresh cottage at 2221 4th Street North. The team behind Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company is bringing a beer garden + brewing facility to the old Melting Pot space. Owners expect to open early next year. 🍺 (I Love the Burg)
Cause
  • A jolt of support. Tampa Bay Lightning + the Vinik Family Foundation have donated a combined $2 million toward Hurricane Ian relief efforts. The Glazers, who own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also contributed $1 million toward relief. 💰 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Announced
  • St. Pete’s inaugural Piertoberfest has been tentatively rescheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 22. The massive celebration will feature a myriad of dunkels and other German beer, Bavarian games, and a costume contest — but of course. Read more about the event, and where to get tickets, here. 🇩🇪
Shop
  • Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only thing heating up this fall. Shop the hottest local fashion in our online retails store, all while supporting TBAYtoday. We’re talking cozy sweatshirts, comfortable caps, and fashionable bags. Snag your favorite TBAY gear now.
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Help those still reeling from Hurricane Ian

Help out those still reeling from Hurricane Ian
Big Catch
The St. Pete waterfront spot has excellent live music, shrimp boil, and hand-painted picnic tables perfect for chilling out. | Photo by @mrsalisonspady
The Tampa Bay region was largely spared by Hurricane Ian last week. Our neighbors down south fared terribly— and now they’re dealing with the aftereffects of one of the strongest storms on record.

We shared some ways to help Hurricane Ian victims last week, but new additional efforts are popping up — because Tampa Bay is full of good people.
  • Big Catch at Salt Creek is hosting a $25 Fish Fry supporting the Red Cross Hurricane Ian relief efforts in Florida. Stop by tonight after work for the fresh seafood meal including: golden fried fish, coleslaw, and french fries.
  • Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s “Best of the Bay” party was rescheduled due to the storm. Now booked for Thursday, Oct. 6, the party — which celebrates local businesses, etc. of the year — will give back part of the proceeds to relief efforts.
  • Mutual Aid Disaster Relief has set up a hub at Waters Avenue Church, 609 W. Waters Ave., where folks can drop off water bottles, baby supplies, non-perishable food, hygiene products, and more to be taken to Fort Myers.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bailey.

Editor’s pick: I put our own kayaking guide to use and finally checked out Weedon Island last weekend. Next time, I’m going to bring a fishing pole. There were so many trout out there.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Learn more about where to give blood in Tampa Bay, here.
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