Inquirer Food Fest Menus
First Tasting
11:00 AM — 2:00 PM
From lasagna to lobster rellenos, First Tasting brings the flavor.
Line 1: Restaurants
Feast on everything from beef tartare to blackberry and corn pavlova.
Line 1Passed Bites
Bad Brother
Philly-Style Beef Tartare
Chef Justin Koenig
Philly-style beef tartare, with spiced tomato vinaigrette, provolone espuma, pickled long hot peppers, crispy shallots, and a mini baguette.
Contains:
- Allium
- Dairy
- Gluten
Line 1Passed Bites
Doro Bet x Pine Street Grill
Smoked Trout Dip with Berbere & Injera Chips
Chefs Alex Kemp & Mebruka Kane
Smoked trout dip with berbere-spiced injera chips.
Contains:
- Allium
- Dairy
- Egg
- Fish
Line 1Passed Bites
Fiore
Pizza Rosa with Mortadella, Fall Vegetable Salad & Ciambelline al Vino
Chef Ed Crochet
Pizza Rosa with Mortadella: House-made focaccia, tomato sauce, and fresh sliced mortadella. Fall Vegetable Salad: Seasonal vegetables tossed in a house-made vinaigrette. Ciambelline al Vino: Crunchy, round wine cookies from Lazio.
Contains:
- Gluten
- Pork
- Allium
Line 1Passed Bites
Friday Saturday Sunday
Blackberry & Corn Pavlova
Chef Amanda Rafalski
Blackberry and chamomile preserves, roasted corn custard, and fried corn silk.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
Line 1Passed Bites
Gilda x Paffuto
Cinghiale al Vino
Chefs Brian Mattera, Dan Griffiths, Jake Loeffler & Sam Kalkut
Slow-cooked wild boar ragù with red wine, pancetta, and wild mushrooms over creamy chouriço polenta, roasted root vegetables, orange gremolata, and herbs. 🍷 Pairs well with Orin Swift Bloodlines Cabernet Sauvignon.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Pork
Line 1Passed Bites
Mod Spuds
Mini Tattie Scones
Chef Ange Branca
Classic Scottish tattie scones with a choice of Malaysian rendang or smoked salmon.
Contains:
- Allium
- Cinnamon
- Coconut
- Dairy
- Fish
- Tamarind
Line 1Passed Bites
Sao
Sarcone's & Crab Curry
Chefs Phila Lorn & Rachel Lorn
Blended curry, steamed crab, and baguette.
Contains:
- Allium
- Gluten
- Shellfish
Line 2: Restaurants
Dig into dishes like a billion layer lasagna and chicken sesame puffs.
Line 2Passed Bites
Bolo
Lobster Rellenos
Chef Yun Fuentes
Puerto Rican potato fritters, coconut yellow curry, and Caribbean XO sauce. 🍷 Pairs well with Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay.
Contains:
- Allium
- Peppers
- Pork
- Shellfish
Line 2Passed Bites
Càphê Roasters x Out West
Lamb Terrine Banh Mi
Chefs Luigi Datu & Muhammad Abdul-Hadi
Spiced lamb terrine, chicken liver pâté, and creamy tamarind slaw on a Ba Le baguette.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
Line 2Passed Bites
El Mictlan
Chochoyotes in Pipián
Chef Chelo Manzanarez
Corn masa dumplings, pipián verde (green mole), requesón, epazote, toasted pepitas, and microgreens.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Squash Seeds
Line 2Passed Bites
Gabriella’s Vietnam
Bánh Cam Gà (Chicken Sesame Puffs)
Chef Thanh Nguyen
Crispy Vietnamese-inspired sesame pastry puffs filled with seasoned chicken, served warm and golden.
Contains:
- Gluten
- Mushroom
- Sesame
- Soy
- Sweet Potato
Line 2Passed Bites
Jaffa Bar
Yellowtail Pastrami
Chef Andrew Henshaw
Everything-spiced labneh, pastrami yellowtail, and pickled beets. 🍷 Pairs well with Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Sesame
Line 2Passed Bites
Philly Hummus Girl
Kibbeh
Chef Miranda Stephen
Meat kibbeh: Lamb and beef with bulgur wheat and onion. (Dairy-Free.) Pumpkin kibbeh: Chickpea, walnut, and pumpkin with bulgur and onion. (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian.) Served with hummus, made with chickpea tahini dip, Beiruti style with fresh chopped herbs and pomegranate (Gluten-Free, Vegan), or mint labneh, made with strained yogurt dip with garlic and dehydrated mint (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian).
Contains:
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Tree nuts
Line 2Passed Bites
Post Haste
The Billion Layer Lasagna
Chef Ari Miller
Does it actually have a billion layers? No. Is it 999,999,900x better than a 100-layer lasagna? Yes. 🍷 Pairs well with Orin Swift "Advice From John" California Merlot.
Contains:
- Allium
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Nightshades
Line 2Passed Bites
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater x Jamie Moyer
Florida Philly
Chef Nana Darkwah, Ocean Hai at Wyndham Grand Clearwater
Chopped Florida grouper, peppers, onions, and melted cheese in a tart shell.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Fish
- Gluten
Line 3: Bakeries
Enjoy baked treats like a steamed cake donut and “terrarium” dessert.
Line 3Passed Bites
1906 at Longwood Gardens
The Terrarium
Chef Cecilia Gaudioso
Valrhona chocolate pot de crème, meringue, and chocolate rocks.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Egg
Line 3Passed Bites
The Bread Room
Seeded Bun with Butter & Cheddar
Chef Christina McKeough
Cultured butter and Clover Sharp cheddar.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Sesame
Line 3Passed Bites
Loretta’s
Cosmic Brownie Latte
Chef Kelsey Bush
An iced latte made with espresso, milk, and a chocolate-brownie syrup, garnished with a Cosmic Brownie crumble.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
Line 3Passed Bites
Tiffany’s Bakery
DOYO Donut
Chefs Frank Pantazopoulos & Katina Pantazopoulos
Premium steamed cake doughnut.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Peanuts
- Soy
- Tree nuts
Second Tasting
3:30 PM — 6:30 PM
From squash rotolo to pear cardamom cake, Second Tasting is dishing out hit after hit.
Line 1: Restaurants
Squash rotolo? Scallop aguachile? Say “yes, chef” to these and more.
Line 1Passed Bites
Amá
Callo de Hacha Aguachile
Chef Frankie Ramirez
Pen shell scallops marinated in Clamato sauce, served with sliced red onions, sliced cucumbers, and burnt chiltepin. Pairs well with Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc.
Contains:
- Allium
- Citrus
- Gluten
- Shellfish
Line 1Passed Bites
Amy’s Pastelillos x Rice & Sambal
Ropa Vieja Pani Puri
Chefs Amaryllis Rivera-Nassar & Diana Widjojo
Ropa vieja, lemongrass & lime leaf chimichurri, jasmine rice, and sambal aioli on wheat cracker.
Contains:
- Egg
- Gluten
Line 1Passed Bites
Dara
Dara's Starlit Tuna Koi
Chef Wichittra Phansaeng
Contemporary take on traditional Isan koi, featuring premium tuna, aromatic Thai herbs, and bold authentic flavors.
Contains:
- Gluten
- Shellfish
Line 1Passed Bites
EMei x Scampi
EMei x Scampi Spice Bag
Chefs Yongcheng Zhao & Liz Grothe
EMei’s Chongqing chicken with Scampi’s pumpkin curry sauce.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Allium
- Sesame
- Shellfish
Line 1Passed Bites
Fiorella
Squash Rotolo
Chef Matt Rodrigue
Butternut, brown butter, and sage. Pairs well with Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
Line 1Passed Bites
Manong
Binagoongan
Chef Chance Anies
Pork belly, bagoong, and chili.
Contains:
- Peppers
- Pork
- Shellfish
Line 1Passed Bites
Ocho Supper Club x Vedge
Jerk Spice Delicata
Chefs RJ Smith, Rich Landau & Kate Jacoby
Caribbean aromatic rice, citrusy green jerk, squash seed crumble.
Contains:
- Cilantro
- Squash Seeds
Line 2: Restaurants
Gumbo, chili-cured tuna, fresh nigiri, and more to sate your appetite.
Line 2Passed Bites
Alice
Grilled Spicy Prawn Étouffée
Chef Dave Conn
Contains:
- Allium
- Dairy
- Shellfish
Line 2Passed Bites
El Chingón
Bolillo with Cochinita Pibil with Habanero & Red Onion Curtido
Chef Carlos Aparicio
Shredded pork marinated in red adobo and sour oranges, cooked in banana leaves. Pairs well with Orin Swift Bloodlines Cabernet Sauvignon.
Contains:
- Allium
- Gluten
Line 2Passed Bites
Emmett
Chili-Cured Tuna
Chef Evan Snyder
Everything matzo cracker, red pepper labneh, and pickles.
Contains:
- Allium
- Peppers
- Egg
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Sesame
Line 2Passed Bites
Little Walter’s
Zapiekanka
Chef Michael Brenfleck
Mushroom and cheese toast, kiełbasa, ketchup, and fried shallots.
Contains:
- Allium
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Pork
Line 2Passed Bites
Little Water
Gumbo Z'Herbes with Country Ham & Carolina Gold Rice
Chef Randy Rucker
Gumbo made with dark roux, country ham, chicken stock, and loads of braised greens. Pairs well with Orin Swift "Advice From John" California Merlot.
Contains:
- Allium
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Pork
Line 2Passed Bites
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo
Catch of the Day Nigiri
Chef Carlos Wills
Chef’s selection of fresh seasonal fish.
Contains:
- Shellfish
Line 2Passed Bites
Tesiny
Pickled Mussels
Chef Kevin McWilliams
Spiced Espelette breadcrumb and chive.
Contains:
- Gluten
- Shellfish
Line 2Passed Bites
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater x Jamie Moyer
Pretzel Nachos
Chef Nana Darkwah, Ocean Hai at Wyndham Grand Clearwater
Pretzel bite, cheese sauce, pepper relish, and scallion.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Gluten
Line 3: Bakeries
From bahn mi to Matilda cake, meet the bakery lineup of your dreams.
Line 3Passed Bites
Ba Le Bakery
Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng
Chef Victor Nguyen
Grilled pork banh mi with modern pickled and fresh vegetables, topped with Siêu Xốt kumquat sauce.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Fish
- Gluten
- Sesame
Line 3Passed Bites
Bar Cicci
Caffè Fredo e Cantucci
Chef Christina McKeough
Onyx iced coffee and almond cantucci (biscotti).
Contains:
- Tree nuts
- Egg
- Gluten
Line 3Passed Bites
The Cake Vault
Trunchbull's Terror (Matilda)
Chef Esy Arthur
Matilda cake, coffee Ice cream from Irv's Ice Cream x Arsenal Coffee Roasters
Contains:
- Chocolate
- Dairy
- Egg
- Espresso
- Gluten
Line 3Passed Bites
Dreamworld Bakes
Simp
Chef Ashley Huston
Malted Funfetti cookie.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
Line 3Passed Bites
Manna Bakery
Pear Cardamom Cake, Whipped Tahini Ganache & Toasted Sesame
Chef Saif Manna
Moist buttery cake dotted with roasted pears, scented with freshly ground cardamom, and topped with whipped tahini ganache, toasted sesame seeds, and Maldon sea salt.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
- Sesame
All-Access Reception
2:00 PM — 3:30 PM
Got All-Day Access? Experience Pizzeria Beddia’s Hoagie Omakase and savor the exclusivity!
Pizzeria Beddia's Hoagie Omakase
Enjoy Italian, veggie, and turkey hoagies, loaded with goodness.
Passed Bites
Pizzeria Beddia
Italian Hoagie
Chef John Walker
Sesame roll, pepper relish (pickled cherry peppers, sweet peppers, and salt), provolone, mortadella (no pistachios), capicola (spicy), white onion, tomato, oregano, salt and pepper, iceberg lettuce, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Peppers
- Pork
- Sesame
Passed Bites
Pizzeria Beddia
Veggie Hoagie
Chef John Walker
Sesame roll, sesame mayo (egg, lemon, sesame oil, garlic, canola oil, and salt), provolone, roasted eggplant (salt-cured, slow-roasted, and marinated in olive oil), fresh basil, marinated portobello mushrooms (salted and cooked with olive oil until dehydrated and marinated in sherry vinegar, garlic, and oregano), roasted red peppers (bell peppers, marinated with sherry vinegar, oregano, and garlic), and broccoli rabe (tossed in lemon juice, olive oil, and crushed red pepper).
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Peppers
- Sesame
Passed Bites
Pizzeria Beddia
Turkey Hoagie
Chef John Walker
Sesame roll, lemon garlic aioli (egg, lemon, lemon zest, garlic, canola oil, and salt), Havarti, turkey, artichoke spread (artichokes, sundried peppers, parsley, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and dried oregano), Grana Padano, red onion, iceberg lettuce, salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
Contains:
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Peppers
- Sesame
Allergen Key
V
Vegetarian
GF
Gluten-Free
DF
Dairy-Free
VG
Vegan