Opened December 2013, the 137-room Epicurean Hotel was developed by Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development in collaboration with the legendary Bern’s Steak House. Devoted to extraordinary culinary experiences, the hotel is located in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa, Fla. The food-focused hotel features 5,200 square feet of flexible event space; a state-of-the-art culinary classroom known as the Epicurean Theatre; Élevage, a restaurant where classic recipes are re-imagined; EDGE social drinkery rooftop bar; Chocolate Pi patisserie; Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits wine shop; and Evangeline full-service spa. The Epicurean Hotel is the first newly constructed property in the United States to join the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR).