To celebrate the “best of the best” in Kansas City and Tampa Bay, the Marriott Autograph Collection Hotels in each city have entered a friendly wager: The Raphael Hotel in Kansas City versus the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa Bay. What's at stake? The signature Prime Rib French Dip from The Raphael Hotel's Chaz on the Plaza, versus the Homage to Bern's shaved ribeye sandwich from the Epicurean Hotel's Élevage.Tune in on February 7 to find out which city – and Prime Rib Sandwich – will claim victorious. THE PLAYERS:Kansas City: Chaz on the Plaza at The Raphael HotelTampa Bay: Élevage at the Epicurean Hotel THE WAGER:If Kansas City wins, The Raphael Hotel and Chaz team will enjoy Homage to Bern's shaved ribeye sandwiches from Élevage, courtesy of the Epicurean Hotel team.If Tampa Bay wins, the Epicurean Hotel and Élevage team will enjoy Prime Rib French Dips from Chaz, courtesy of The Raphael Hotel team. THE PRIME RIB SANDWICHES: Kansas City: Executive Chef Hartwig's Prime Rib French Dip, featuring shaved prime rib, horseradish smoked swiss cheese, Worcestershire-roasted portabella mushrooms, thyme infused au jus, on a French roll.Tampa Bay: The Homage to Bern's pressed steak sandwich, a nod to Epicurean Hotel's culinary legacy, Bern's Steak House, showcases shaved ribeye, caramelized onion, alpine cheese, focaccia bread and onion jus. Good luck, and may the best city win!
