Friday, August 17, 2012

Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet at the California Academy of Sciences


Brace yourself for a seismic experience. Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet at the California Academy of Sciences launching audiences on a breathtaking tour through space and time!

During the show, audiences will fly over the San Andreas fault before diving into the planet’s interior, travel back in time to witness both the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the break-up of Pangaea 200 million years ago, and much more. Concurrently, an 8,000-square-foot exhibit will debut in the west hall of the
Academy, featuring large-scale installations such as a walk-through model of the Earth, an enclosure for live baby ostriches (yes, there are surprising connections between earthquakes and ostriches!), an earthquake simulator resembling an old Victorian home, and an interactive space designed to teach earthquake preparedness.

Book tickets through our concierge and enjoy expedited entry to the museum! 

6th Annual Bay Area Swing For Wishes Golf Tournament Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation


Please join us for 18 holes on fun-filled hospitality, a world-class live auction & great philanthropic event at the 6th Annual Bay Area Swing For Wishes Golf Tournament, benefiting the Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area Chapter

Registration and Breakfast begins at 10AM. Tee off at 12PM. Reception, Dinner and Live Auction at 5PM.

Proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. We hope you can join us while benefitting a great cause.

Visit bayareaswingforwishes.com for more information or let us know how you would like to participate whether by playing the tournament or by supporting through sponsorships, raffle tickets, prizes and donations.

Your participation will make a huge difference. Sign up now! We expect to sell out!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Hyatt Introduces Alice Waters Organic Menu for Kids


To learn more about Hyatt's food philosophies, please visit http://bit.ly/OX2drf

This video showcases the partnership between Alice Waters and Hyatt SFO to create a three-course organic menu to complement Hyatt's For Kids By Kids menu. It shows how Alice's vision to feed children the very best organic food is aligned with Hyatt's goal to make the healthy choice the easy choice for our youngest guests. Watch video!

Red & White Fleet Sets The Perfect Stage For Sailing Races



With a variety of San Francisco Bay cruises available on a daily basis, Red and White Fleet is the perfect setting for those interested in catching the action on the bay during the America’s Cup World Series from August 21-26 and October 2-7, 2012. The dates and times for the August races correspond with Red and White Fleet’s cruise schedule as follows:

Aug 21, 1-4pm:
12:30pm & 2:15pm Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise
1:15pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm & 3pm Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Aug 22, 2-4pm:
2:15pm Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise
1:45pm, 2:30pm & 3pm Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Aug 23, 2-4pm:
2:15pm Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise
1:45pm, 2:30pm & 3pm Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Aug 24, 2-4pm:
2:15pm Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise
1:45pm, 2:30pm & 3pm Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Aug 25, 2-4pm:
2:15pm Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise
1:45pm, 2:30pm & 3pm Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Aug 26, 11:45am-2pm:
12:30pm Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise
11:15am, Noon, 1:15pm Golden Gate Bay Cruise


Sure to make a great impact on the beautiful city-by-the-bay, each of the regattas is a combination of practice and championship racing, with additional practice sailing on-site ahead of each event.

And to complement all the festivities on the bay, Red and White Fleet will be cruising within close proximity to the races, which occur between Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, however there are no guarantees on the viewing opportunities. The best cruise options include the one-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise and the new, 90-minute Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise as per the sailing times listed above.

Boarding of the cruises occurs on a first-come, first-serve basis, so passengers will want to arrive at least 30 minutes early. In addition to taking in all the action of the races, these cruises offer spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and downtown skyline.

For bookings and additional information, visit www.redandwhite.com or call (415) 673-2900.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Hyatt Treats Children To New Organic Menu Created By Chef Alice Waters



Hyatt today announced details of its new organic and seasonal children’s menu created exclusively for Hyatt by renowned food pioneer and chef, Alice Waters. The new menu, featuring a three-course organic meal, marks the first hotel project for Waters and complements Hyatt’s groundbreaking “For Kids By Kids” menu, providing children more nutritious, fresh and interactive offerings. The new children’s food and beverage offerings at Hyatt are grounded in the brand’s industry-leading philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served., promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities, and will be offered in all full-service Hyatt hotels and resorts throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Waters, known for her culinary philosophy that maintains cooking should be based on fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients that are produced sustainably and locally, worked with Hyatt to develop a full organic meal offering including a salad, chicken entrée and a dessert.


“All children deserve to eat real food,” said Alice Waters. “I wanted to do a small, three course meal, within the context of Hyatt’s initiative, that could be sourced exclusively from organic farms across the country. Of course it’s about taste and ripeness and seasonality—but it’s bigger than that, too: it’s about supporting the people who are taking care of the land for our future generations.”


“As Alice Waters is a pioneer, we feel this aligns perfectly with Hyatt’s commitment to being a leader in our industry as it relates to the health of our youngest guests,” said Susan Santiago, vice president, food and beverage, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, North America. “We’ve done extensive research and it shows that kids have a more sophisticated palate than ever, and so working with Alice is a natural fit.”


Alice Waters’ menu at Hyatt features:

* Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Carrot Curls and a Radish Rose with Lemon Vinaigrette for Dipping. “Contrary to prevailing beliefs, getting kids to eat vegetables is not difficult. We simply have to meet their most basic impulses: to eat something that is engaging and that tastes delicious,” said Waters. “The aliveness of textures and colors, as well as the ‘do-it-yourself’ nature of this salad, makes this universally appealing to kids.”

* Grilled Chicken with Pesto Sauce, Roasted Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes. “This is a dish of simple grilled and roasted ingredients, served with a pesto sauce. The trick with something so straightforward is to be confident that the ingredients are the best that they can be.”

* Strawberry and Orange Slices served with a Sweet Juice in a Real Orange Cup. “The goal here is to appeal to kids’ imagination about ‘dessert,’ without feeding them unhealthy, sugary food,” said Waters. “A real orange cup filled with a luxurious amount of perfectly sliced ripe fruit feels special, and the juice is made with a touch of honey to sweeten it.”


To add another layer of fun to mealtime, Hyatt will launch a Flavor Journey online experience in September where kids and parents can learn more about organic foods, the “For Kids By Kids” menu and enjoy games and activities. Guests can use a QR code on the “For Kids By Kids” menu to link to the site.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Stay at Hyatt SFO During America's Cup

  



HYATT HOTELS OF SAN FRANCISCO HAVE GOT YOU COVERED

WITH ACCOMMODATIONS IF YOU’RE HEADED TO THE CITY-BY-THE-BAY FOR

THE WORLD’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS SAILING RACE TRIALS


As the city-by-the-bay prepares for the most prestigious, global sailing race, Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco still have rooms available for those that want to visit the city and take in this nautical “World Series” in August and October of 2012.) For more information on the race, please visit www.americascup.com and click on the San Francisco page).


Although discount packages are not available, the best rooms “in the house” can be found at either of the properties, specifically Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf and Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport.  While both properties offers different features, there is something available for every fan’s tastes.

Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is in the center of all the activity, located in the most popular San Francisco destination, Fisherman’s Wharf.  A very short walk to the bay, guests will enjoy the ultimate in convenience to the sailing races.
 
While Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is outside of the heart of downtown, its quaint Burlingame location offers convenient access to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), which can easily whisk guests away to the San Francisco Bay competition.


For more information, room rates and hotel bookings. please visit www.hyatt.com and click on the San Francisco accommodations choice.