Feed Your Weekend Appetite (And More) at the Epicurean October 27- October 29
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
Spend the last weekend of October strolling through Hyde Park’s idyllic pumpkin patch. Grab a cocktail or bite to eat in Hyde Park Village before taking your pick of pumpkins for carving. Whether you are on the hunt for THE perfect pumpkin or for a fall photo op, Hyde Park has got you covered. Halloween is quickly approaching, so head to Hyde Park for your perfect pumpkin today! The Pumpkin Patch is open Monday – Friday from 12pm to 8pm and Saturday – Sunday from 9am to 9pm.
Tampa Pig Jig: Saturday, October 28th
from 1:00pm – 10:30pm, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Enjoy the cooler with waterfront views at the annual Tampa Pig Jig this Saturday, October 28th at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Starting at 1:00pm, a myriad of BBQ will be served all day long. Live music will include big names such as Justin Moore and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Check out the full lineup here! Drinks will be plentiful, BBQ will be around every corner and games will be sprinkled throughout the park. Enjoy a live BBQ competition later in the day. This mouthwatering fundraising benefits NephCure Kidney International, a non-profit which helps find a cure for kidney diseases. Pig Jig has raised over $2,000,000 in the past 6 years. Come out for a good cause, great weather and even better BBQ! Purchase a ticket today.
Everyday We’re Truffling
If you are a lover of truffles and wine; listen up! Haven and Élevage will be offering special Urbani Truffle dishes with expertly paired Prunotto wines. Starting next Friday, November 3rd these scrumptious fall dishes will only be offered until Sunday, November 12th! Check out the mouthwatering dishes below.
Élevage: Prunotto Nebbiolo d’Alba ‘Occhetti’ 2012
Steak Tartare Rossini – caper, shallot, egg, black truffle, foie gras crostini
Haven: Prunotto, Roero Arneis 2014
Pigeon in the Style of Bacon – Brussel sprouts, pecan, truffle honey mustard
Epicurean Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as Top Hotel in Florida
Epicurean is elated to announce that we recently secured the #4 spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards for “Top Hotels in Florida,” making it the only hotel in the Tampa Bay area to be listed in the top 10. Rooms, service, location, food/dining, design, activities/facilities and value all came into account. Thank you to Condé Nast and those who voted for us!
Industry Night on EDGE: Every Monday Night from 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Consider this a toast to those who are usually the ones pouring the toasts. Monday nights on EDGE are now dedicated to the hard-working men and women of the hospitality service industry. We know that you spend most of the weekends working; think of this as your Friday night, which you so deserve. Gather with your coworkers and fellow industry service comrades at South Tampa’s only rooftop bar for the best Monday night drink specials in Tampa! Here’s how it works; present proof of hospitality industry employment or a valid paystub and receive 50% off all drinks. Paying half the price means you can drink double the amount, right? At least we think so. As fellow industry service workers, we know how hard you all work. Cheers to you!
Ready, Set, Veuve Clicquot: Élevage Brunch every Saturday & Sunday
Raise your glasses and standards because Veuve Clicquot yellow label is now offered at Élevage brunch every weekend! Enjoy the crème de le crème of champagnes for just $10 per glass. Let’s be honest, one of the best aspects of brunch in Tampa is the booze. Not only does Élevage serve one of the most recognized champagnes in the world, they also offer bottomless mimosas, Bellini’s AND Bloody Mary’s for just $15. What’s better than getting toasted while filling your belly with delicious brunch entrees in a breathtaking setting? We’ll wait. Make a reservation today!
Epicurean Must Do’s
Head up to EDGE Social Drinkery for rooftop cocktails and superior sunset views. Weekend goal = try all of the new cocktails being poured, shaken and stirred at EDGE. Or, grab a bite off the new food menu. While you’re sipping on libations, stare in awe of the newly painted mural by artist Dalek at EDGE. The bold patterns and bright colors are the perfect backdrop for that evening cocktail or Instagram-worthy selfie. Check out this awesome video of all it took to create this work of art.
And while you’re at it, visit the CASS Art Exhibition: Niark1 in the library lounge of Epicurean before the next artist arrives to our rotating satellite gallery. You won’t be able to miss the colorful monsters and creatures that brought this French artist to fame! Be sure to experience Niakrk1’s entire collection at CASS Contemporary Art Space & Studio.
