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In case you haven’t heard, we have exciting news to share.  The Epicurean Hotel has partnered with Uber, who is evolving the way the world moves by seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through their app.  The nifty thing we can offer our guests is that our Epicurean Hosts can quickly summon an Uber driver on their iPads, …Read More

Looking to Awaken Appetites Unknown? Feed your weekend appetite with everything we have going on inside the Epicurean Hotel this weekend and beyond. Thursday, August 7 in the Epicurean Theatre (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Napa Valley Academy WSET Level 1 This class provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wine available today. Ideal for those who want to learn …Read More

While the Epic Chef Showdown is a fun hometown competition, it also serves a deeper need – combating hunger in Tampa Bay. I sat down with Thomas Mantz, Executive Director of Feeding America Tampa Bay , to give you an inside look at what inspires him and his organization, and how we can all get involved to help fight …Read More

Executive Chef, Greg Baker is a pioneer to the local restaurant community, especially in Seminole Heights. His two restaurants, The Refinery and Fodder & Shine are both competing against each other in the Epic Chef Showdown benefiting Feeding America Tampa Bayat the Epicurean Hotel.   The Refinery is a popular restaurant (especially with the locals) that changes their menu every week using locally-sourced …Read More

Looking to Awaken Appetites Unknown? Feed your weekend appetite with everything we have going on inside the Epicurean Hotel this weekend and beyond. Friday, July 17 in the Epicurean Theatre(8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Napa Valley Academy Level 3 Certification- Award in Wine & Spirits.  This in-depth wine program provides a more in-depth and comprehensive look at the world of …Read More

Parkshore Grill is an award-winning, fine dining restaurant located on the popular Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Chef Tyson Grant serves up contemporary American cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Some of his ingredients include Nimon Ranch beef, pork and lamb. His chicken is all natural along with organic salmon and sustainably fished seafood from …Read More

Cena, which stands for “dinner” or “supper” in Italian is a modern mix of fresh ingredients and simple Italian food served in the contemporary and stylish downtown district of Channelside in Tampa. As one of the competitors of our Epic Chef Showdown, team Cena will face Parkshore Grille in the first round of competition.  I had the …Read More

What’s new at Spa Evangeline? Spa Evangeline at the Epicurean Hotelannounced their exciting partnership with Jane Iredale Minerals. To celebrate, they have invited you to a special evening on Wednesday, July 15 (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.) with Shawn Towne, a global educator and makeup artist for the exclusive makeup brand. This event will feature an overview of …Read More

Looking to Awaken Appetites Unknown? Feed your weekend appetite with everything we have going on inside the Epicurean Hotel this weekend and beyond. Splash Sunday at the Epicurean Hotel Pool on Sunday, July 12 (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.) South Tampa’s sexiest summer pool party series is the place to be every Sunday! Splash Sunday wouldn’t be complete without …Read More

Starting Monday, July 27 the knives will come out and the gloves will come off, for the most Epic Chef Showdownin Tampa Bay history! The Epicurean Hotel and Feeding America Tampa Bay are partnering together, along with eight local restaurants, for a fierce competition that will help fight hunger in our Tampa Bay community. In similar fashion to many chef competitions you …Read More