Visitors to the Epicurean hotel walk past artwork as they tour the new facility during a grand opening ceremony Tuesday in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

A replica of antique phone is seen in a room of the new Epicurean hotel Tuesday in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

A worker puts the finishing touches on wine cellar during the grand opening ceremony Tuesday at the new Epicurean hotel in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

Visitors tour the rooftop bar of the new Epicurean hotel Tuesday in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

Lettuce and other edible vegetables are seen growing in a vertical garden in the entranceway to the new Epicurean Tuesday in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

President of Mainsail Lodging and Development Joe Collier speaks during a grand opening ceremony Tuesday at the new Epicurean hotel in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

Work continues on The Epicurean even as celebrations for its grand opening are underway. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

A holiday wreath made of bottle corks is seen in the lobby area of the new Epicurean hotel Tuesday in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF

President of Mainsail Lodging and Development Joe Collier toasts with a glass of Champagne during a grand opening ceremony Tuesday at the new Epicurean hotel in Tampa. The hotel opened its doors Tuesday for a grand opening ceremony and media preview. CHRIS URSO/STAFF