Epicurean Atlanta Strengthens Team with Three New Appointments
New hires bring depth, creativity, and momentum to hotel operations and food & beverage programming
Dean Drief, Hotel Manager
ATLANTA, Ga. (June 30, 2025) – Epicurean Atlanta, Midtown’s luxury culinary-inspired hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of three dynamic new team members who will help shape the guest experience across its award-winning hospitality and food & beverage operations. Dean Drief joins as Hotel Manager; Jazie Luangsombath steps in as Restaurant Manager overseeing all three dining outlets; and Alex Trevino enters as Sales & Events Coordinator.
“These talented individuals bring not only deep industry expertise, but also the creativity and energy that define the Epicurean experience,” said Alex Amato, General Manager of Epicurean Atlanta. “As we continue to grow our reputation for inspired hospitality and culinary excellence, Dean, Jazie, and Alex will play key roles in delivering the personalized, high-touch service that sets us apart in Midtown and beyond.”
Jazie Luangsombath, Restaurant Manager
A familiar face to the Epicurean family, Hotel Manager Dean Drief returns to the hotel with nearly two decades of Marriott brand experience and a reputation for operational excellence. As Hotel Manager, he will oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on service innovation, team development, and elevated guest engagement.
Tasked with overseeing all three culinary destinations – Reverence, Aerial Kitchen & Bar, and The Office Bar – Restaurant Manager Jazie Luangsombath brings close to 10 years of progressive leadership in food and beverage, along with a passion for enhancing guest satisfaction and streamlining service operations across diverse dining environments.
Further strengthening the capacity of the Meetings & Events Department, Sales & Events Coordinator Alex Trevino enters the team after supporting small-to-large scale events with Orlando City Soccer Club, including the Club World Cup in Orlando. Grand or intimate, business or
Alex Trevino, Sales & Events Coordinator
pleasure, Trevino will aid the Sales Department in event planning and execution.
An immersive, boutique-style hotel in the heart of Midtown, Epicurean Atlanta is where flavor meets luxury. The hotel features three unique culinary venues – Reverence, a refined dining destination; Aerial Kitchen & Bar, a rooftop escape with Latin-inspired cuisine and skyline views; and The Office Bar, a stylish-yet-relaxed neighborhood favorite. With interactive culinary programming, a rooftop pool and Sky Terrace, and over 11,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Epicurean Atlanta invites guests to awaken their senses and savor every moment. For more information, visit www.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.