Seminole Heights’ Rooster & the Till, run by chefs Ferrell Alvarez, Ty Rodriguez, and Chon Nguyen, serves up some of the neighborhood’s most intriguing food and drinks. What began as a 37-seat restaurant in 2013 with a few induction burners has grown into a 72-seat, award-winning venue with an ever-changing wine list and menu for daring guests seeking novel sensations.

Intimate gatherings are welcomed at the restaurant. The staff will collaborate with you to make sure you can personalize your event with their assistance. They can also conduct private dinner events off-site if you feel more comfortable at home. The sister restaurant of Rooster & the Till, Nebraska Mini Mart, features an outdoor space where you may securely hold your event if you’re seeking the outdoors.

Rooster & the Till, which was ranked No. 1 on the Tampa Bay Times’ Top 50 list of 2018, is co-owned by Chef Ferrell Alvarez (a 2017 James Beard Foundation semifinalist, Best Chef South), and Ty Rodriguez, a longtime business partner, and friend. The restaurant welcomes new patrons while continuously surprising regulars with guest chef series, pop-up events, and an ever-changing Tasting Menu.

Meanwhile, the drinks menu at Rooster & the Till features a wide variety of wines and cocktails. Non-alcoholic options are available for those who aim to stay sober for the night. The N/A selection includes Krombacher 0.0%, Spring Highball (strawberry, sage, lime), and Positano Limeade (black cherry, lime, agave).