Christmas Day Dining Options from Two Award-Winning Tampa Area Hotels

Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar, and Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse

Two of the area’s most popular hotels are offering festive menus for the Christmas holidays.

Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at Epicurean Hotel is hosting a special Christmas three-course prix fixe menu. Prices are per person, based on entrée selection. A special children’s menu will also be available for $30 (ages 6-12) and complimentary for children 5 and under.

Choice of One Starter – Lobster Bisque with Tamale Dumpling, Pancetta and Brandy; Wagyu Tartare with Caper Aioli, Quail Egg, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Crostini; Truffled Cavatelli with Wild Mushroom, Soubise, Confit Baby Leek and Winter Truffle; or Christmas Epicurean Salad with Cranberry-Hibiscus Vinaigrette, Farm Greens, Goat Cheese, Apples and Candied Nuts

Choice of One Entrée – Short Rib ($84) with Goat Cheese Polenta, Braised Baby Kale and Madeira; Pan Seared Halibut ($75) with Celery Root Gratin, Caviar Veronique Sauce and Peeled Green Grapes; Duck Confit Cannelloni ($70) with

Juniper Berry Jus and Arugula; or Crispy Spaghetti Squash ($65) with Cranberry Cheese, Olive Gremolata, Baby Spinach and Confit Tomato Butter

Choice of One Dessert – Triple Chocolate Semifreddo with Elderberry Sauce; Dutch Apple Crostata with Pistachio Ice Cream; or Panettone Bread Pudding with Rum Ice Cream

Guests can also enjoy Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar’s breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. and a limited menu from noon to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, the restaurant will be open regular hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit  EpicureanHotel.com/Events for additional holiday offerings.

HEW Parlor & Chophouse at Fenway Hotel in Dunedin is offering a three-course, family-style Christmas feast. For $85 per adult, $25 for children (6-12) and complimentary for children 5 and under, the feast includes:

Starter – Acorn Squash Saltimbocca with Roasted Grape & Mascarpone Mousse, Pink Peppercorn and Blackberry Port Conserva

Salad or Soup – Fennel & Endive with Pomegranate, Walnut, Celery Curl, Parsnip, Tangerine Oil and Sherry Vinegar; or Celeriac Soup with Chestnut, Parsnip and Blue Crab

Main Course – Beef Wellington with Sauce Perigueux; Lamb & Boar Stuffed Loaf with Cranberry Carrot Ketchup; and Coq au Vin with Gremolata

Sides – Golden-Whipped Yukon Potatoes; Raclette-Gruyere Mac with Pickled Shallots; Wrapped Asparagus with Date Molasses and Warm Barley; and Caramelized Forage Mushrooms with Browned Butter

Dessert – Gingerbread & White Chocolate Mousse Trifle; Orange-Anise Croquembouche with White Chocolate; and Spiced Toffee Pudding

HEW’s is open for Christmas Eve dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Christmas Day they are open from 7 to 10 a.m. with a limited breakfast menu. In addition to the Christmas Feast, guests can also enjoy a limited menu in the restaurant from noon to 10 p.m. Visit FenwayHotel.com/Events for additional holiday offerings.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Dec. 25: Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar (Epicurean Hotel) – Noon to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 25: HEW Parlor & Chophouse (Fenway Hotel) – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar (Epicurean Hotel) – 1207 South Howard Avenue, Tampa
Complimentary valet parking until 7 p.m., $5 following

HEW Parlor & Chophouse (Fenway Hotel) – 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin
Complimentary valet parking

HOW:

Reservations are recommended.

Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar (Epicurean Hotel) – via OpenTable or call (813) 999-8726

HEW Parlor & Chophouse (Fenway Hotel) – via OpenTable or call (727) 683-5990

For more information, visit Epicurean Hotel and Fenway Hotel.