A Wonderful
Little Piece Of
The European Experience
AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE
for Max of 9 Guests July 6th
& July 13th
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up to ten, exploring the culinary and cultural heritage Italy has bestowed
on the world. Chef likes to say that when someone chooses one of her
tours, for her it is “like bringing another friend home!”
Chef Cinzia’s passion is combining cooking, travel, and food. She
started receiving requests from catering customers to bring groups to
Italy, and she loved the idea of sharing her homeland’s culture and rich
food heritage with others. Thus, Tasty Suitcase was born! Its tours are designed
to offer an extraordinary culinary adventure. We at Tasty Venues
what brings people together. Food, love, and music are languages understood
by all.
Tasty Suitcase at Tasty Venues
951 E. Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, Florida 33511
(813) 381-4999
TastySuitcase.com
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TEA CELEBRATIONS
Saturday Tea May 11th
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Day Sunday May 12th
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Mother’s Day Lunch Mother’s June 22nd
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Chef Cinzia Cripe, the visionary behind the Tasty Venues concept
that combines a café, gift shop, and Tasty Suitcase culinary tours of Italy
and Europe, was born and grew up in Italy. While seeking her culinary
arts degree, the adventurous Cinzia also led tours of her country. After
moving to Sicily, she became a tour guide for military personnel stationed
on the island. It was there that she met her husband Mark (USAF
Retired). They moved to the USA in 1990.
Taking a page from her past, Chef Cinzia established Tasty Suitcase
to take guests on extraordinary tours of any part of Italy. From the luscious
beauty of Tuscany to the richly historic Mediterranean crossroads
of Sicily, guests experience luxurious accommodations; Italy’s varied
food traditions; the art and architecture of world-heritage cities and sites;
and great natural beauty. Hidden gems, cultural wonders, and exquisite
cuisine are all tapped through the knowledge and experience of the ulti-
Chef Cinzia prides herself with offering tours that are far different
from the typical tourist experience – you go where the locals go, do what
they do, and eat what they eat. She acts as host and guide for small groups
Tasty Venues Hours of Operation
Mon-Wed: 11 am – 3 pm
Thurs-Sat: 11 am – 9 pm
951 East Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511
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