Mangroves SoHo is gearing up to host their first ever Mangroves Taste Event, set to kick off this Friday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.

The event will feature a variety of gourmet food selections for guests to taste and enjoy amidst Mangroves' elegantly laid back atmosphere.

Tasting selections will include a variety of Mangroves' critically-acclaimed culinary creations like Clams 2 Ways (cold-glaceed with cucumber salad and warm-broiled with pancetta and herbs); Smoked Duck Breast with a dried fruit compote; Wild Mushroom and Lump Crab Wontons; Fried Polenta with micro green tapenade; and Garam Masala-Dusted, Kataifi-Wrapped Shrimp.

Tickets to the Mangroves Taste Event are $30 and include everything listed above.  Purchase your tickets in advance at the Mangroves Taste ticket page, but don't wait too long as the event is expected to sell out.

Stick around afterward and join in on Mangroves' renowned Last Friday event which will feature live DJ music on the dance floor and outdoor patio as well as Happy Hour from 7 to 10 pm. with $6 drink specials from Tampa's new, artisan-distilled Touch Vodka and more.

For more information on the Mangroves Taste Event and Last Friday on June 28, visit mangroves-restaurants.com.