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50% off VIP Tix to Creative Loafing's Margarita Wars

Creative Loafing Tampa

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Tuesday, July 28 is the LAST DAY to take advantage of this CL Deal for Margarita Wars. These deals will be unavailable after tonight at midnight.

For only $42.50, you’ll receive a deal valid for one VIP entry to Creative Loafing’s Margarita Wars at TPepin's Hospitality Centre on Thursday, July 30 from 6-10 p.m. ($85 value)!

It's tequila time! Sample Hornitos Tequila-inspired margaritas created by Tampa Bay’s best mixologists from local spots like Datz, The Bricks, Hablo Taco, Sea Salt, Roux, Noble Crust, Del Frisco’s Grille, and more! Try your hand at tipsy judging as you help award 'Tampa Bay's Best Margarita’ to one deserving bartender after drinking your way around the room!

VIP admission includes one extra hour of line-free sampling from 6 to 7 p.m. of 17 margaritas, a tote bag, and two drink tickets valid for Bud Light or Bud Light Lime-A-Rita. You’ll also enjoy complimentary Mexican and Mexican-inspired bites from Anise Global Gastrobar, Taqueria Doña Maria, Tijuana Flats, Datz, Roux, and more—so expect more deliciousness than you can shake a piñata stick at! The stakes are high, Loafers—it's WAR!

THE COMPETITORS:
Salty's Gulfport: Kat McKenna with “The Foster Child: a Bananas Foster Experience”
Anise Global Gastrobar: Evan Campbell with "Sweet Heat"
Datz: Morgan Zuch with "Crouching Pig, Hidden Dragon"
Mandarin Hide: Justin Stoddard with "Media Noche"
Hablo Taco: Patrick Poling with "Salsa Margarita"
Noble Crust: Tara Mutschler with "Watermelon Basil Margarita"
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Evandro Brito with "Citrus Margarita"
Sea Sea Riders Restaurant: Emine Tzekas with “Efflorescent Margarita"
The Bourgeois Pig Restaurant: Chuck Tobin with Jalapeño & Grapefruit
Del Frisco's Grille: Jennifer Lind with "Rhubarb Razz-rita"
The Hollander: Leah McCray with "The P.J.C. Margarita"
EATS! American Grill: Tracy Guida with "Endless Summer"
Roux: Mark Chiaramonte with "Fuego de Sangre”
The Bricks: Kyle Nalls with "Thaigar"
Birchwood: Michael Carlton with "Bluyu Margarita"
Acropolis: Cynthia Legrand
Sea Salt: Philip Bryan

FIESTA FOODS:
Datz: Pork tamale with Colorado sauce
Roux: Abita beer braised chicken confit taco, picked mirliton slaw, & satsuma creme on a housemade tortilla
Anise Global Gastrobar: Chili & lime zest marinated watermelon, and Boozy brownies with tequila glaze
Taqueria Doña Maria: Chips & salsa, Carnitas, and Churros
Tijuana Flats: Black bean tacos, Beef tacos, and Chicken tacos
Acropolis: Greek Chips & Salsa - Pita chips with Mediterranean salsa

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21+ only.

$85 value. Valid for 1 VIP Admission to Creative Loafing’s Margarita Wars at TPepin's Hospitality Centre on Thursday, July 30 from 6-10 p.m., one tote bag, and two drink tickets valid for Bud Light or Bud Light Lime-A-Rita. 21+ only. No cash back. No cash value. No refunds on events. Event takes places rain or shine. Programming subject to change. Not valid with other specials, promotions or discounts. Must print certificate and present with valid at ID at entry. Expires: 07/30/2015 after event.