Monster SPLASH returns for a frightful third year in a row on Saturday, October 29, running from 8 pm to midnight poolside at the Epicurean Hotel. Shake your bones and groove to some of the hottest tunes from DJ Ich, under the spooky stars of the night. Celebrate with some spectacular spirits — our bartenders of course, who …Read More

Are you ready to Awaken Appetites Unknown this weekend at one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Hotels in Florida? We have many indulgent events begging for your participation at the Epicurean Hotel this week, weekend and beyond. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 27-29 Pumpkin FightElite chefs from local Tampa Bay restaurants compete in a festive and friendly competition …Read More

It’s back—for a third year in a row! The Epicurean Hotel presents Tampa’s Top Chef Pumpkin Fight where elite chefs from local Tampa Bay restaurants will compete in the ultimate pumpkin-carving battle, all to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay. Below you’ll find all the details you need to know about Tampa’s Top Chef Pumpkin Fight, and …Read More

Take a bite out of the next big thing coming to EDGE Social Drinkery: live mural painting events in partnership with CASS Contemporary! Watch and relish, with a handcrafted drink in hand, as world-renowned artist Shark Toof uses EDGE as his canvas this Wednesday, October 26, from 7 to 9 pm. Best known internationally for …Read More

  This month the Epicurean Hotel welcomed our fourth featured artist, Max Kauffman to the hotel lobby’s lounge gallery in partnership with CASS Contemporary Art Space & Studio. The CASS exhibit is ongoing daily inside the Epicurean Library Lounge, and changes every few months to feature a new artist. I was lucky enough to attend the …Read More

Are you ready to Awaken Appetites Unknown this weekend? We have many indulgent events begging for your participation at the Epicurean Hotel, this week, weekend and beyond. Friday, October 21, (7-9 pm)Chefs for ExcellenceJoin local chefs and host celebrity chef Max Hardy for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary competition benefiting the Hillsborough County Center of Excellence. Join one of …Read More

The Hillsborough County Center of Excellence is a non-profit organization that’s helped Tampa Bay-area students succeed for over 30 years. The Center of Excellence aims to increase the number of minority students at institutions of higher education by engaging them from K-12 and were instrumental in starting the first Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool …Read More

Oystercatchers is a delight not only for the eyes, but also for the palate. Join Chef de Cuisine Adam Shaffer as he artfully blends the freshest catch with innovative touches on Wednesday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. inside the Epicurean Theatre. Oystercatchers is a favorite of many Tampa area residents and visitors alike. Hidden amid a …Read More

We all know when it comes to a frightfully good Halloween party; cute cupcakes full of all treats (and no tricks!) are required. You’ll ditch that boring box mix when Chef Beth from Cloud 9 Confections teaches you her secrets to three terrifyingly tasty cupcakes on Monday, October 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. inside …Read More

Did he cast some kind of VooDoo spell on us? Nope. He’s back, and by popular demand! Erik Young, the famous VooDoo Chef returns to the Epicurean Theatre in an attempt to rescue guests from the normal cooking classes by entertaining and, of course, cooking his VooDoo way. This Friday, October 14, from 7 to 9 …Read More