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Here’s the tea — it’s Drink Up Week
A bartender pours a frothy cocktail into a glass from a shaker.
We’re dreaming of cocktails on the roof at LALA.  |  Photo by @lalastpete
Drink Up Week is finally here and we have a feeling it’ll be the toast of the town.

Here’s the tea — today through Friday, July 26, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages that make Tampa Bay City go ‘round.

As you know, we’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals offered by local businesses in Tampa + the Burg. Here are the top deals our TBAYtoday editors have their eyes on — and what they plan to pair with these drinks.

A screenshot of the maps showing Tampa Bay's Drink Up Week spots. The spots are marked with emojis.

Take a peek at the map to make your Drink Up Week plan.

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Screenshot via Proxi.com


Bailey is going for the $2 off craft cocktails at LALA St. Pete. She’s dropping in on Friday with her bestie because espresso martinis are always in the cards — and she’s pairing her drink with the menu’s Lala fries. She might even end the night with a little karaoke — featuring Britney Spears, of course.

City Editor Patrick can’t wait for the BOGO Guinness at the James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery in Ybor City along with some shepherd’s pie egg rolls (don’t knock them ‘til you’ve tried them).

We hope you enjoy sipping your way through our city this week. Cheers to you and happy Drink Up Week, TBAY.
 
Asked
 
What’s your signature drink?
A. Aperol spritzes aplenty
B. Beer or wine keep you feelin’ fine
C. Anything with bubbles, please
D. Espresso martinis always
 
 
Events
 
Monday, July 22
  • Water Bath Canning 101: Pickling | Monday, July 22 | 1-3 p.m. | UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, 5339 County Rd. 579, Seffner | $13 | Learn how to manage that summer crop bounty safely with this canning primer, plus try out some pickled goodness.
Tuesday, July 23
  • Evan Honer | Tuesday, July 23 | 7-11 p.m. | The Floridian Social, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $24 | Head to the historic venue for some acoustic indie tunes from Honer paired with folk-rock delights from Leon Majcen.
  • Printmaking Workshop with Nat Pagan | Tuesday, July 23 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | La Sétima Club, 815 E. 7th Ave., Tampa | $75 | Bring on the summer camp vibes by carving your own block to make print designs with a glass of vino.
Wednesday, July 24
  • DIY Silversmith Ring Making Workshop | Wednesday, July 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Tampa, 2414 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa | $162 | Get started on crafting your own dream ring stack at this hands-on silver ring workshop.
  • Beer & Bolita: Summer Beer Tasting | Wednesday, July 24 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | $29-$39 | Learn about the history of Bolita and play a game with the author of “Cigar City Mafia” + sample summer beers with Tampa Bay Brewing Company.
  • Missy Elliott | Wednesday, July 24 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $36+ | The legendary rapper and singer is here to bring you her “OUT OF THIS WORLD” tour.
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News Notes
 
Civic
  • The City of Tampa released its $1.8 billion budget late last week. Spoiler: There’s no proposed tax rate increase. Stay tuned, we’ll be diving into the details later this week. (Tampa Bay Times)
Announced
  • Speaking of Tampa dollars, city council just approved increased funding for the West Riverwalk project. Council members gave the nod to an additional $27 million for the highly anticipated project, which is estimated to cost $56.8 million in total. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Sports
  • Now that the new Rays’ stadium is officially a go — what’s next? Work on the $1.3 billion ballpark will begin in 2025, with demolition of the current stadium slated for 2027. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Drink
  • The Burg’s Bobavita just relocated + is now slinging drinks at 1661 Central Ave. Stop by for tons of chilly drinks featuring boba pearls, milk tea, Thai tea, and jellies. (I Love the Burg)
Plan Ahead
  • Michelin Guide’s Young Chef Award winner Tam Pham is bringing his talents to the Tampa EDITION. The owner and Executive Chef of Tâm Tâm, Miami’s popular Vietnamese eatery, is popping up at the luxe hotel Thursday, Aug. 1. Book your spot. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Community
  • Tampa leaders held a dedication ceremony for Belmont Heights’ Memorial Park Cemetery last week. The East Tampa cemetery first opened in 1919 and is home to buried Black World War I veterans. (WFLA)
Real Estate
  • Dreaming of Weeki Wachee living? A $799,000 paradise along the beautiful river is up for grabs. What’s more, it’s located a tad downstream from the popular diving spot, Hospital Hole. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Giveaway
  • Didn’t score tickets to see TBAY’s own rap superstar Rod Wave’s Birthday Bash? Amalie Arena is giving away two tickets to Wave’s show on Wednesday, August 24. The giveaway closes on Friday, July 26. Enter on Instagram.
Sports
  • The Rays’ new stadium is a go. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Wellness
    • Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*
    Finance
    • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
     
     
    Arts
     
    Ready to dive in Ybor’s history?
    Two pictures of the same Ybor City building, one in black and white, and one in color, sit side by side.
    One vignette from the series shows what was then the Gutierrez Building and is now Centro Ybor.  |  Left photo by Burgert Brothers, right photo by Chip Weiner
    Our beloved Tampa is always changing. As the great philosopher Ferris Bueller, of “Day Off” fame, once said: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

    The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts’ new exhibit “Photo Ybor: Then and Now” makes sure take in all the little ways Ybor has evolved. The recently opened show tells the story of the historic Tampa neighborhood from its founding in 1886 until today.

    In it, the show’s artist Chip Weiner pairs photographs created by the Burgert Brothers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries with new shots he took at the exact same spots, at the same angle, and at the same time of day.

    The collection also features artwork showing the businesses and people of the neighborhood from a range of other artists.

    Tickets to the museum range from $10-$12. Catch the show through Nov. 17.
     
    The Buy
     
    Your favorite find from our list of home goods on sale in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Hint: think $200 off Le Creuset cookware + $50 off Sijo Eucalyptus sheets.
     
    Answered
     
    Last week, we asked you which sister city suggestion was the right pick.
    A view from the St. Pete Pier back toward the city. High rises emerge behind waterfront, with people walking back toward the building. There are palm trees lining the peer, and a largely cloudy sky sits atop the Burg.
    The Burg’s greenery is one of its defining features. |  Photo via the City of St. Petersburg
    Now for the (highly subjective) results.

    The bulk of our readers said it has to be the Burg. We can’t argue that the Cigar City and St. Pete have quite a bit in common. They even share the same waters.

    The second — and also a popular choice — was “America’s Finest City,” also known as San Diego. We have to agree that the tourism hotspots are definitely sisters in spirit.

    And finally, the Gold Coast of Australia, followed by Denver brought up the rear.
     
     
    The Wrap
     
    Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond Today’s edition by:
    Bailey
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