WINE DINNERS Are Back!
The welcome return of in-person events with chefs, winemakers and fabulous food. STORY AND PHOTOS BY TRACEY SEREBIN
WATCH PARTY: Chefs were the stars at the Epicurean Theatre.
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irtual wine tastings got us through the past year, but nothing beats the in-person version — especially if you get to enjoy the wine in tandem with scrumptious food prepared by master chefs. Here are three venues that recently launched wine and food events — in person.
The Epicurean Hotel: Supper Club in the Theatre Three talented chefs presided over this six-course feast: Chad Johnson of Haven; Adam Hyatt of the Epicurean Hotel, Tampa; and Ewart Wardhaugh of the Epicurean Hotel, Atlanta.
Collection. Like the origial Epicurean in South Tampa, its Atlanta counterpart will be a culinary-driven hotel, with the experiential agency Southern Culinary & Creative developing unique events and classes. After a Champagne welcome, we took our seats in the Epicurean Theatre. The experience was charged with an almost voyeuristic thrill, as we got to watch these amazing chefs at work in the kitchen while big screens above their heads showed them plating their dishes with finesse. The energy in the room was very lively as the chefs explained their dishes and answered questions.
Complemented by wines from Winebow Fine Wine and Spirits, the dinner was a tribute to Epicurean’s past, present and future — a celebration of getting back together and a look ahead to the opening of the Epicurean Hotel in Midtown Atlanta this summer. This will be the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, which is a collaboration of Mainsail Lodging and Bern’s Steakhouse, As we watched Chef Hyatt put together a Japanese A-5 RIGHT PATH: Earl “Buck” Autograph Lynge takes a break by St. Pete’s Vinoy Park Beach. as well as aTHE partnership with Marriott’s
