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Buccaneers and Legends Celebrate The Best of Local Cuisine with Launch of Tampa Bay Chef Series for 2024 Slate

A new compilation of award-winning Tampa Bay-based chefs will feature signature dishes at Raymond James Stadium

Aug 26, 2024 at 04:02 PM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

On Monday, August 26, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Legends kicked off the Tampa Bay Chef Series, a joint initiative that allows Bucs' fans to enjoy the work of local, award-winning culinary masters and their signature menu creations during home games throughout the season.

All nine chefs gathered at Raymond James Stadium inside the Lexus Club, providing guests an exclusive opportunity to sample signature dishes from nine of Tampa's premier dining locations. This year's participating chefs included Chef Ferrell Alvarez of Rooster & The Till, Chef Mike Buttacavoli of CENA, Chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market, Chef Hab Hamde of Boulon Brasserie, Chef Lee Aquino of The Birchwood, TEAK, Chef Gabe Lopez of Willa's, Chef Susan Burdain of Society Table, Chef Gino Tello of Donatello and Chef Christina Theofilos of Psomi.

For each Bucs' home game, the Tampa Bay Chef Series will feature a top chef from a local Bay-area restaurant creating a signature dish available for purchase inside Raymond James Stadium.

Head to the following locations to experience the culinary scene: Hyundai Club (Section 212), Stadium Club (Section 237) and 100 level Section 108.

Sept 8: Chef Ferrell Alvarez of Dang Dude
- Lemon Grass Chili Chicken, Cucumber

Sept 22: Chef Lee Aquino of Birchwood & TEAK
- BBQ Lamb, Popcorn Grits

Sept 29: Chef Mike Buttacavolli of CENA
- Grilled Chicken, Pine Nut-Free Basil Pesto, Radiatori Pasta

Oct 21: Chef Gabe Lopez of Willa's
- Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs, Soba Noodles, Edamame

Oct 27: Chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market
- Stir Fried Quinoa, 20-Hour Marinated Brisket, Scallion, Soy Sesame Dressing

Nov 10. Chef Gino Tello of Donatello
- Bolognaise, Rigatoni, Parmesan

Dec 8: Chef Susan Burdian of Society Table
- Orecchiette, Shrimp, Tarragon

Dec 29: Chef Christina Theofilos of Psomi
- Skirt Steak, Orzo, Feta, Tzatziki

Jan 4/5: Chef Hab Hamde & Chef Josue Gaston of Boulon Brasserie
- Coq Au Vin, Mushrooms, Pommes Puree

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