This summer’s Simmer & Sift: Summer Cooking Series celebrates Florida’s culinary history and innovation in conjunction with the MFA’s special exhibition, Skyway.

The event begins at 6 pm with guest check-in and a signature cocktail, followed by a discussion with the historian from 6:10-6:30 pm. The Chef demonstration and tasting take place from 6:30-7:45 pm.

Greg Baker

Greg Baker, the chef-owner of Tampa’s The Refinery and Fodder & Shine, trained at Portland’s Western Culinary Institute and is passionate about Florida cuisine and maintaining partnerships with farmers. He was included in a cookbook by chef Mario Batali and has been recognized in USA Today, The Washington Post, Bon Appetit and Edible Tampa Bay.

If you are interested in purchasing tickets to the series, you can do so by clicking HERE. MFA members are $40 per person; non-members are $50 per person for each event.

If you are interested in particular events, they are listed below with links for ticket purchase.

June 28 – Kenny Tufo, Sea Salt: Click here.

July 26 – Lauren Macellaro, The Reading Room: Click here.

August 23 – Greg Baker: Click here.

September 27 – Norman Van Aken: Click here.