“YAPPY HOURS” AT HYATT REGENCY SFO

 Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is barking about its on-going partnership with Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) Brunch by hosting a series of “Yappy Hours” and a specially-designated Sunday Brunch.  All of these events are designed to help educate the public about what CCI  is doing to assist people with disabilities as well as to raise funds for future companion placements.

Hosted by the hotel’s own resident Canine Companion puppy-in-training, “Oahu,” the series of “Yappy Hours” will feature doggie treats for our four-legged guests and fun social interaction   for human companions, ” as well as interaction with experts on such pet-related topics as raising a puppy for CCI.  The pet-friendly get togethers will be hosted at the hotel’s Poolside Pavilion and are scheduled for 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23; Tuesday, October 31; and Tuesday, November 6.

As the grand finale to this series of educational celebrations, the hotel will host the special occasion Canine Companions for Independence Brunch, which is an extension of the features that guests already enjoy for the Bay Area’s most popular brunch buffet.  With a portion of the proceeds designated for CCI’s Veteran’s Initiative, the special jazz brunch is scheduled on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012 and will feature a variety of seasonal favorites, including:

• Seafood display with spiced peel and eat shrimp, New Zealand green lip mussels and oysters; hand rolled Maki sushi and house cured gravlox
• Creative summer salads, including heirloom tomato and watermelon salad; artichoke, grilled peppers and roasted mushroom salad; and new potato salad with crispy prosciutto
• A large variety of meat and fish stations as well as specialty entrée options such garlic rubbed slow roasted prime rib of beef; smoked paprika crusted pork loin; Bing cherry chipotle BBQ; ancho braised beef short ribs; grilled salmon with red onion marmalade and tropical fruit salsa; lemon-rosemary chicken with fire roasted peppers and tomatoes; and molasses glazed pork spare ribs on creamy cheese grits
• Made-to-order omelets, blueberry pancakes and Eggs Benedict
• Belgian-style waffles and cheese blintzes with warm maple syrup
• Dessert station filled with a selection of cakes, pies, tarts, bread pudding, strawberry shortcake and seasonal fruits

Reservations for the Canine Companions for Independence Brunch are offered from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  The price is $46.00 for adults (13+) and $23.00 for children (5-12).  Children four and under are always complimentary.  For reservations and information, please call (650) 347-1234 or visit http://sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com.