Mainsail Lodging & Development Promotes Henry Tapia to Director of Food & Beverage at Epicurean Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Oct. 8, 2024) – Tampa, Florida-based Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced the promotion of Henry Tapia to Director of Food & Beverage for the company’s Epicurean Atlanta in Midtown Atlanta. In his new role, Tapia will oversee strategy and direction of Epicurean Atlanta food and beverage operations, continuing to elevate its exceptional offerings and guest experience.
“In his previous role as Executive Chef, Henry instilled a strong sense of loyalty among the staff, who share in his passion and creative vision for the hotel,” said Alex Amato, General Manager of Epicurean Atlanta. “As Director of Food & Beverage, he will continue to evolve Epicurean Atlanta’s outlets with locally sourced ingredients and new cultural influences to create culinary experiences our guests are craving.”
Tapia boasts more than 10 years of hotel culinary expertise. As the hotel’s Executive Chef, Tapia has crafted globally influenced dishes, spanning the southeastern region of the U.S., Latin America, the Middle East, Italy and beyond. Since joining the Epicurean team in 2021 when the hotel opened, Tapia has consistently demonstrated exceptional culinary skills, visionary leadership, and an unwavering dedication to excellence. Under his guidance, Epicurean Atlanta’s culinary team has achieved remarkable success creating unforgettable dining experiences, collaborating closely with local purveyors, and setting new standards for quality and innovation.
In his new role, Tapia will oversee all culinary operations, including front and back of house for all three dining outlets at Epicurean Atlanta: Reverence, The Office Bar, and Aerial Kitchen & Bar. Tapia will also direct the hotel’s 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces, creating innovative and custom offerings for corporate parties, weddings and special occasions, as well as programming at the Epicurean Theatre, with its state-of-the-art kitchen.
An immersive, culinary-driven hotel in the heart of Midtown, Epicurean Atlanta celebrates all the wonderful flavors that life has to offer, inviting both hotel guests and residents to awaken appetites unknown. Central to Epicurean Atlanta are three popular restaurants and bars, Reverence, The Office Bar, and Aerial Kitchen & Bar, each summoning the curious and captivating the senses in distinctly different and decidedly delicious ways. There are also a variety of weekly specials and Theatre events for guests and locals to enjoy.
For additional information about Epicurean Atlanta, visit EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com.
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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.
About Autograph Collection® Hotels
Autograph Collection Hotels advocates for the original, championing the individuality of each of its over 295 independent hotels located in the most desirable destinations across 50 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion, inspired by a clear vision, soul, and story that makes it individual and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else. Hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, Autograph Collection properties offer rich immersive moments that leave a lasting imprint. For more information, please visit www.autographhotels.com, and explore on social via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to be inspired by immersive moments that are #ExactlyLikeNothingElse. Autograph Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.