"Hyde Park’s Epicurean Hotel just completed a $21 million renovation, opening a new building just across Howard Avenue from the original. Pop your head inside to see what they’ve done, then wander across the street to one of Epicurean’s two cocktail bars. On a clear day, the move is to go upstairs to the Edge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge, where you can sip a drink while looking out at the Tampa skyline. If you’d rather be indoors, hit the lobby bar where expertly-designed cocktails are surrounded by original art. Whichever you choose, make sure you order the Passion Margarita with Astral Tequila, jalapeño-habanero agave, and passion fruit." - Matthew Meltzer