TAMPA, Fla.
Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development recently announced a target opening date of November 2013 for the Epicurean, a 137-room boutique hotel devoted to extraordinary culinary experiences.
Scheduled to break ground in October of 2012 in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa, Fla., the food-focused hotel will feature a large, state-of-the-art culinary classroom, high-end bistro, wine shop, rooftop lounge, full-service spa, and a retail and production bakery and pastry shop. The Epicurean is being developed in collaboration with the legendary Bern’s Steak House, and will be the first newly constructed property to join the prestigious Autograph Collection of Marriott International.
A few of the special experiences planned for the Epicurean include wine lockers for the guests, evening wine samplings, signature organic bath products, and luxury linens and pillows. The Epicurean will be home to the popular annual Bern’s WineFest, and will host a variety of cooking demonstrations and classes, wine exhibitions and more from renowned chefs and sommeliers from around the world, catering to both the beginner and experienced foodie.
Urban Studio Architects of Tampa is overseeing the design of the project, which will include a streamlined, modern exterior that will enhance the architecture in the heart of the flourishing South Tampa neighborhood. The interior design will be handled by Chicago-based Gettys Hospitality Design & Development, who will use their extensive industry experience to maximize space while enriching the guest experience. Financing for the Epicurean is being provided by Synovus Bank and Lindell Capital.
As Tampa’s first member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the Epicurean will join an ensemble of independent luxury hotels worldwide selected for their originality, rich character and uncommon details. Mainsail Lodging & Development’s British Virgin Islands property, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina became the first Caribbean resort in the collection in December 2011.
For more information on the Epicurean, please visit www.epicureanhotel.com.
