Celebrate the Flavors of the Holidays at Epicurean Atlanta this December
ATLANTA, Ga. (Nov. 22, 2024) – In the spirit of the season, Epicurean Atlanta is inviting Atlantans to join friends and family in celebrating all the wonderful flavors of the holidays. Thanks to a delightfully delicious December lineup of holiday happenings and events, locals and guests alike can get cozy around a dinner table, savor signature flavors, and gather for immersive culinary Theatre events at the popular Midtown hotel. A full event calendar can be found online, including these wintertime wonders:
Reverence Winter Menu – Just in time for the holidays, Reverence has launched its winter menu, complete with eight new seasonal specialty cocktails, including the Winter Spiced Old-Fashioned, Añejo Maple Sour, and Cranberry Apple Sangria.
Festive Cocktails at Reverence and The Office Bar – This December, stop in for a Good Cheer Toddy or delightful Ornamentini at Reverence, or try a scrumptious Sugar Plum Spritz or Mistletoe Margarita at The Office Bar. Drinks range from $18-$20 and are available until Jan. 1. Cheers!
Epicurean Igloo Experience at Reverence – Celebrate the holidays in style while dining inside a twinkling, decked out, life-size igloo at Reverence. The lively patio along W. Peachtree St. will feature the charming new “Epicurean Igloo Experience at Reverence,” complete with decorations, homemade hot chocolate, and a prix fixe menu that’s sure to make spirits bright! Each igloo has a minimum of four people, can accommodate up to six, and is available to book Monday-Thursday for $95 per person and Friday-Saturday for $120 per person. The Epicurean Igloo Experience can be booked online and is open Nov. 29 through Jan. 1. Festive beverages are also available for purchase.
Epicurean Theatre Holiday Events
Vision Board Workshop – On Dec. 6, start manifesting 2025 and bring your dreams to life with Epicurean Theatre’s “Vision Board Workshop.” During this interactive event, guests will tap into their creativity, intentions, and positive mindset while connecting with others on the same journey. Each ticket includes a welcome beverage, light bites, and all the supplies needed to build a vision board. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online.
Holidays Around the World – On Dec. 11, experience a global celebration with Epicurean Theatre’s “Holidays Around the World Wine Dinner.” Guests will taste their way through the holidays while exploring five international cultures through food and wine pairings. The five-course menu will showcase the traditions of Feast of the Seven Fishes, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Krampus Night, and Boxing Day. Each course includes a beverage pairing with four wines and one cocktail. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online.
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop – On Dec. 20, Emily’s Cookieverse will take over the Epicurean Theatre for a “Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop,” showcasing how to design cookies like a pro. Guests will learn how to outline, flood, and decorate a set of winter wonderland cookies, all skills that can be used in the future with any theme. Tickets include sparkling wine, five sugar cookies to personalize, a takeaway container, and Emily’s cookie recipe to bake at home. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at The Office Bar – Whether silly, kitschy or just plain ugly, all sweaters are welcome at the annual “Ugly Holiday Sweater Party” at The Office Bar on Dec. 16. Don your worst or risk standing during this jolly good time, complete with festive cocktails, live music by Ethel from 5-8 p.m. and a contest where one winner will be named ugliest of them all. Ticket purchase is not necessary for entry, but guests can RSVP for free online. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Specials at Reverence – Named for a deep respect for the beauty and flavor of nature’s ingredients, Reverence is a showcase of culinary craftsmanship, and a top choice for special celebrations, such as Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner. Known for artfully weaving the best of the Southeast’s fresh coastal seafood, heritage meats, and market-fresh produce into seasonally inspired creations, Reverence highlights the beauty of dining together. Enjoy the new winter menu with elevated small plates and staples such as the Steak Frites, or opt for the Christmas specials, including a Winter Panzanella Salad with roasted beets, butternut squash, grapes, balsamic red onions, cherry tomatoes and truffle pecorino; or the Pan Seared Duck Breast with carrot pure, haricot vert, potato croquette and truffle and port wine glaze. No matter which occasion, the holidays taste even better when accompanied by delightful holiday décor, including a larger-than-life wine bottle tree.
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About Epicurean Atlanta
An immersive, culinary-driven hotel in the heart of Midtown, Epicurean Atlanta celebrates all the wonderful flavors that life has to offer. Guests will find inspiration behind elevated experiences that span culinary enrichment to impeccable hospitality. Epicurean Atlanta is the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, the first of which was a collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, FL. Founded in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer, Bern’s Steak House is world-renowned for their exceptional cuisine, use of fresh, quality ingredients, and their extensive wine cellar featuring more than half a million bottles. Epicurean Atlanta is a natural extension of this commitment to excellence, creating a fully immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus. Inspired by urban chic design elements and modern styles, Epicurean Atlanta boasts 178-guest rooms, including 22 spacious suites that give way to its sleek allure. Offering three on-site restaurants – Reverence, Aerial Kitchen & Bar and The Office Bar – each concept summons the curious and captivates the senses in distinctly different ways. Travelers will be whisked away by the hotel’s amenities, including the Sky Terrace and its sweeping views, the gorgeous events lawn, and the innovative Epicurean Theatre where guests will watch, listen, and learn from a curated lineup of incredible chefs, winemakers, mixologists, and artists. Epicurean Atlanta is a member of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. For more information, go to EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com, or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.
About Mainsail Lodging & Development
Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz-era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida and the Caribbean. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. MainsailHotels.com
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