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Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Options from Three Top Tampa Area Hotels
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering brunch specials for Mother’s Day. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special Mother’s Day menus Read More
Mainsail Lodging & Development Announces Partnership for Same-Day Delivery Service with Shipt
TAMPA, Fla. (April 11, 2023) – Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced an exclusive partnership with Shipt, the popular same-day shopping and delivery service. Starting this week, guests staying at nine Mainsail hotels who register for a new Shipt account on a dedicated promotion landing page will receive one week of a free Shipt membership, with select properties also offering a credit for guests to stock up on favorite grocery and Read More
Delicious Easter Dining from Trio of Tampa Area Hotels: Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel and The Karol Hotel
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro. WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering Easter brunch and dinner specials for the upcoming holiday. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have created special Easter menus available Read More
Sweet Valentine’s Day Offerings at the Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel and The Karol Hotel
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro. WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering romantic options for Valentine’s Day weekend. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special Valentine’s Day menus available at their signature restaurants. Élevage SoHo Read More
Christmas Day Dining Options from Trio of Tampa Area Hotels
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro. WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering dinner specials for Christmas Day. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special holiday menus Read More
Mainsail Lodging Announces 2023 Bluegrass Concert Tour featuring Nitrograss
North Carolina’s NITROGRASS Band Bringing Bluegrass, Good Vibes to Four Hotels TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2022) – Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the 2023 Bluegrass with NITROGRASS concert tour with shows at four of its award-winning hotels in Georgia and Florida. The acoustic bluegrass group from Highlands, North Carolina, will perform free concerts at Hightales Rooftop Bar at Hotel Forty Five in Macon, Georgia (Jan. 15); EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Read More
Fenway Hotel Announces New Executive Chef at HEW Parlor & Chophouse
DUNEDIN, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2022) – Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, announced today the appointment of Clayton Parrett as its new Executive Chef. Parrett will direct daily culinary operations at the hotel’s signature HEW Parlor & Chophouse and Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar. He will also oversee food and beverage operations for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions and special occasions in the hotel’s 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event Read More
Mainsail Lodging Names New General Managers for Two Boutique Hotels
Jason Perkins joins The Karol Hotel, Adam Duffey moves to Fenway Hotel TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2022) – Tampa-based hospitality company Mainsail Lodging & Development has appointed Jason Perkins as General Manager of The Karol Hotel, the first Tribute Portfolio hotel in Pinellas County, Florida. Perkins is replacing Adam Duffey, who is now the new General Manager of the historic Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida. Both Perkins and Duffey will Read More
Florida Hotels Offering Relief for Hurricane Ian
“Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief” WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its rooftop bar, EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge; Fenway Hotel and its rooftop bar, Hi-Fi; The Karol Hotel and its rooftop bar, Vantage, and Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel and its rooftop bar, Skybox. WHAT: Four of Florida’s most popular rooftop bars are “Raising the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief” this Thursday, October 6. EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel Read More
Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Options from Three Top Tampa Area Hotels
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering brunch and dinner specials for Mother’s Day. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special Read More
Delicious Easter Dining from Trio of Tampa Area Hotels: Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel and The Karol Hotel
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering Easter brunch and dinner specials for 2022. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have created special Easter Day menus Read More
Fenway Hotel Hosts Wedding Showcase on January 30
WHO: Fenway Hotel WHAT: The historic Fenway Hotel is hosting their largest wedding showcase of the year for engaged couples. More than 55 vendors will be on hand featuring a wide range of services, including hair and makeup, wedding/bridal fashion and jewelry, entertainment and music, photography, catering, tenting, floral and more. Those that pre-register for the showcase will have the opportunity to win a one-night staycation from Fenway, Dunedin’s jazz-age Read More
New Year’s Eve Dining Options from Trio of Tampa Area Hotels
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro and Vantage Rooftop Bar. WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering dinner specials for New Year’s Eve. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have Read More
Fenway Hotel Hosts Tai Chi for Dunedin Cares Food Pantry
WHO: Fenway Hotel and HEW Parlor & Chophouse in Dunedin, Florida WHAT: Start the New Year off on the right foot with a beginners Taoist Tai Chi class at Fenway Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 2, while supporting a good cause. Beginning at 10 a.m. guests can foster tranquility with smooth continuous movements and relax the mind with breathing exercises on Fenway’s spacious front lawn overlooking St. Joseph Sound. Tickets are just Read More
Christmas Day Dining Options from Trio of Tampa Area Hotels
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro. WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering dinner specials for Christmas Day. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special holiday menus available Read More
Thanksgiving Day Options from Trio of Tampa Area Hotels
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro. WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering dinner specials for Thanksgiving Day. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special holiday menus available at their signature restaurants. Élevage Read More
Trio of Tampa Area Boutique Hotels Unite for Wedding Show on Oct. 7
WHO: The Karol Hotel (Clearwater), Epicurean Hotel (Tampa) and Fenway Hotel (Dunedin) WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular and romantic boutique hotels are joining together to host a first-ever wedding showcase at The Karol Hotel. The event will highlight the three host hotels as venues, and serve as a one-stop shop to learn about everything the area has to offer for wedding and event services. The showcase will feature a wide range of services, including Read More
Four Florida Hotels Raise More Than $7,000 for Hurricane Ida
Images can be found HERE. Mainsail Lodging & Development hosted a one-night “Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” event at four of its Florida properties Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2021) – On Thursday, Sept. 2, four of Florida’s most popular rooftop bars held a “Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” event, raising more than $7,000 for the American Red Cross. EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Tampa); Read More
Fenway Hotel Announces New Menu at HEW Parlor & Chophouse
Chef Eric McHugh Debuts New Menu Items at HEW DUNEDIN, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2021) – Bringing a flavorful new twist to downtown Dunedin, Fenway Hotel has announced a new menu at its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse. Guests and locals alike can visit the popular eatery, conveniently located inside the Fenway Hotel, to try mouth-watering new menu items and familiar favorites created by Executive Chef Eric McHugh. “Chef Eric Read More
Florida Hotels Offering Relief for Hurricane Ida
“Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its rooftop bar, EDGE rooftop cocktail lounge; Fenway Hotel and its rooftop bar, Hi-Fi; The Karol Hotel and its rooftop bar, Vantage, and Luminary Hotel & Co. and its rooftop bar, Beacon Social Drinkery WHAT: Four of Florida’s most popular rooftop bars are “Raising the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” Thursday, Sept. 2. EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Read More
Four Mainsail Properties Celebrated as “Best in Travel” in Tripadvisor’s 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards
TAMPA, Fla. (May 19, 2021) – Mainsail Lodging & Development is proud to announce that four of its properties have been recognized in the Travelers' Choice Awards by Tripadvisor. Mainsail’s 2021 award-winning properties include Epicurean Hotel, Mainsail Beach Inn, Fenway Hotel and Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. This annual award program recognizes businesses that consistently deliver superlative experiences to travelers around the globe, having earned great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. “Despite myriad challenges Read More
Fenway Hotel Announces New General Manager
DUNEDIN, Fla. (March 22, 2021) – Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, announced today the appointment of Michael (Mickey) Melendez as its new general manager. Melendez will oversee the hiring of new staff and day-to-day operations at the historic Fenway Hotel. Melendez has relocated from Florida’s east coast, where he most recently worked as general manager of The Daytona, Autograph Collection. “Michael’s diverse experience and positive leadership style make him a Read More
Sweet Valentine’s Day Offerings at the Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel and The Karol Hotel
WHO: Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage; Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse; The Karol Hotel and its rooftop restaurant, Vantage. WHAT: Three of the area’s most popular hotels are offering romantic options for Valentine’s Day weekend. Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel in Dunedin and the newly-opened Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special Valentine’s Day menus available at their signature restaurants. Élevage at Read More
Five Mainsail Properties Celebrated as “Best in Travel” in Tripadvisor’s 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards
TAMPA, Fla. (August 5, 2020) – Mainsail Lodging & Development is proud to announce that five of its properties have been recognized in the 18th annual Traveler’s Choice Awards by Tripadvisor. Mainsail’s 2020 award-winning properties include Epicurean Hotel, Mainsail Beach Inn, Waterline Marina Resort, Fenway Hotel and Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. The coveted annual award program celebrates travelers’ favorite hotels, restaurants, and airlines around the world, this year Read More
HEW Parlor & Chophouse Reopening Friday, May 8
WHO: HEW Parlor & Chophouse at the historic Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida WHAT: Beginning Friday, May 8, HEW Parlor & Chophouse will reopen for dinner, offering a full menu of favorite appetizers, salads, entrees and more available for dine-in table service and to-go orders. Dine-in service can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors, with new seating on the Veranda and Caladesi Terrace. To-go options include the same menu items, along Read More
Fenway Hotel Announces New Executive Chef at HEW Parlor & Chophouse
DUNEDIN, Fla. (February 3, 2020) – Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, announced today the appointment of Eric McHugh as its new Executive Chef. McHugh will direct daily culinary operations at the hotel’s signature HEW Parlor & Chophouse and Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar. He will also oversee food and beverage operations for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions and special occasions in the hotel’s 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event Read More
Mainsail Lodging & Development Earns Marriott International’s Excellence in Food & Beverage Award
TAMPA, Fla. (October 23, 2019) – Mainsail Lodging & Development, a Tampa-based hospitality company that develops and operates lodging products in the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, was recognized with Marriott International’s Excellence in Food & Beverage Award. Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development, was on hand to accept the award at Marriott International’s recent Full-Service Owners Conference (MINA) in Scottsdale, Arizona. “It’s a genuine honor to Read More
Mainsail Lodging & Development Announces Executive Appointments
Mainsail Lodging & Development Announces Executive Appointments New Leadership in Place for Finance, Technology TAMPA, Fla. (October 07, 2019) – Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced today the appointment of Jill Lemaster as the company’s first-ever chief financial officer and Tom Stoffo as director of technology. The two have assumed their new positions on the executive team of the Tampa-based hospitality company, which develops and operates lodging products in Read More
Mainsail Lodging & Development Installs Deckchair Live Webcam Technology at all Autograph Collection Properties
TAMPA, Fla. (June 11, 2019) – Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the installment of Deckchair Livecam Technology at each of their five Autograph Collection Hotels – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands; the boutique, food-focused Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, Florida; Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club on Anna Maria Island, Florida; and the historic Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida; as well as their latest Read More
Mainsail Lodging & Development Properties Earn TripAdvisor Top Honors
TAMPA, Fla. (June 3, 2019) – Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced that five of its properties have received the 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Among the award-winners are the Epicurean Hotel and Mainsail Beach Inn, which were also inducted into Trip Advisor’s Hall of Fame this year, having earned five consecutive Certificates of Excellence. Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, Fenway Hotel and Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Read More
Fenway Hotel Announces New Executive Team
General Manager, Executive Chef, Director of Sales Join Newly-Opened Property DUNEDIN, Fla. (November 29, 2018) – The recently opened Fenway Hotel, the latest property from Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development, announced today new additions to the hotel’s executive team, including Adam Hyatt, executive chef, and Nancy Calabrese, director of sales. Opened earlier this month, the 83-room historic hotel will be overseen by newly appointed general manager Shawn Routten, a veteran Read More
Fenway Hotel Debuts with a Staged Opening Schedule
The Grand Lady of Dunedin makes her historic return DUNEDIN, Fla. (October 25, 2018) – At a ribbon cutting ceremony today, Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development announced a staged opening for the new Fenway Hotel (453 Edgewater Drive). A member of the Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), the boutique historic hotel is a project in collaboration with the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA. Located just Read More