Wednesday
May292013

The Summer PIG JAM is here!!!

The Summer Pig Jam is here once again! Every single Sunday in June and July, chef cranks up the Caja China, the bands unplug and the people chill out. Here is the June 2013 line up!

 

June 2nd Acho Brother
June 9th John Hernandez 
June 16th Roberts and Vanstone  
June 23rd Scott Harrell
June 30th Troy Youngblood

All shows start at 5pm, are on the roof top deck, are acoustic and are FREE!!! See you Sunday! 


Thursday
Apr182013

Chef is Heading to The Derby!

Chef Greg and Eric will be off to the Kentucky Derby the first week of May for the super awesome Taste of the Derby! HOW FREAKING COOL IS THAT?!?!?! 

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/tasteofderby/chefs/2013

The Refinery will be tthrowing a super laid back Kentucky Derby party on May 4th at 5pm. Come one and come all!

 

 

Friday
Feb152013

The Refinery Service Industry Night: Mellow Mondays 

You don't have to be in the service industry to hang out at the Refinery on Monday nights; but Mondays are the laid back day for our friends in the hospitality & restaurant industry, and if it's your night off we have you covered.

Stop by the Refinery for our Mellow Monday specials for all those in the service industry, and relax, you deserve it! 

$15 select wine bottles! 

Happy Hour all night! 

10% off your bill for Service Industry Personnel on Monday Nights! 

Monday
Feb042013

The Refinery : Valentines Day Special Menu & Reservations now Available

Valentines Day is February 14th, and we have a special menu for you! 

To make a reservation: Menus & Reservations

 

Thursday
Dec132012

Staff Holiday Party

Hey all! We'll be closed Sunday night  december 16th (Brunch is still on!) for our staff Holiday Party. 

 

Happy Holidays!! 

Thursday
Oct112012

Oct 27th Another Epic Halloween Party! 

We'll see you at The Freak Show! 

Friday
Sep282012

Hey! Hey! CL Best of the Bay! 

Big thanks to all of you who voted and to Creative Loafing. You like us!!! 

Reader's Pick

Best Chef

Best All Around Restaurant

Best Server: Peter Font

 

Critics Pick:

Best Restaurant Tag Team (Chef and Michelle)

Best Social Media Moment of the RNC: Frank Bruni "“On the subject of food and Florida, The Refinery in Tampa is a REALLY good resto. That and, um, Clint were the #RNC highlights.”

Best Food + Music Pairing: The Pig Jam  

 

Here's a link to all the Best of the Bay awards!! 

Friday
Aug242012

Monday Sept 24th Trading Places for Charity! 

The Refinery Monday September 24th, Trading Places for Charity 5-9p!!!!!!


 

Have you ever wanted Chef Greg to be your server? Have you ever wanted to see Michelle washing dishes?? Here's your chance!!!! 

Monday Sept 24th 5-9p we will hold our first charity fundraiser to benefit The Harvest of Hope Foundation. This
  amazing foundation provides emergency monetary aid to Florida migrant farm workers. 

Make your reservation TONIGHT! All you have to do is come in and have dinner. 100% profit (yes, 100%) will go to Harvest of Hope. 

So, what's the big deal? The Kitchen crew and the Waitstaff are TRADING PLACES!!!! Michelle and the waitstaff will be prepping, dicing, washing and cooking the Special Menu while Chef Greg and the kitchen crew will be serving, bartending, hostessing, and busing! 

But we need YOU!!! All money (including tips) will go to Harvest of Hope. Call 813.237.2000 or visit us in person to make a reservation. It's RESERVATION ONLY. Online reservations are NOT available. Specify Deck or Dining Room. 

Want Chef to be your server? Or that cutie Katie? Or that tall Sous Eric? BRIBE US!!! It's all going to Harvest of Hope! 

We guarantee a hilarious time and a great meal!!! 

 

 

Wednesday
Jul182012

Summer Pig Jam Finale: July 29th! 

The Urbane Cowboys will bid the Summer Pig Jam adieu Sunday July 29th from 5p to 8p PLUS we will celebrate the brand new Deck roof!!!! 

Whole Roasted Pig Plate w/ Southern Sides $10 per plate till it's gone! $4 Craft Draft from 3p-10p!! Late Night Burger + Poutine menu 3p-10p! 

Wednesday
Jun272012

Chef Greg receives Commendation from County Commissioners...

Awww, look at Chef. He even wore a jacket for the occassion!!!

Hillsborough County Commisioners honored Chef Greg, Chef Chad Johnson (of Sidebern's) and Richard Gonzmart (owner of Columbia Restaurants) this morning for their 2011 James Beard nominations. CUTENESS!!!!!!