HYATT REGENCY SFO IS FEATURING A $20.13 THREE-COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL

In celebration of California’s Restaurant Month, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport’s Swiftwater Café has kicked off the New Year with a special three-course lunch menu, which is appropriately priced at $20.13 (menu details below).  This great value-oriented menu is available through the end of February.

Highlighting fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients that are produced sustainably and locally in San Mateo County, the $20.13 menu is reflective of Hyatt’s industry-leading menu philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.  Additionally, this commitment is reflective of the hotel’s recognition as a recipient of the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley’s As Fresh As It Gets Award which recognizes, local restaurants that make it a point to buy and serve produce from local growers and commit to culinary sustainability.

The $20.13 Menu is as follows:

~ Local Mixed Greens ~

Late Season Apples, Golden Raisins, Crumbled Feta Cheese

Blood Orange Dressing

~ Organic Grilled Chicken ~

Barley Pilaf, Sautéed Rainbow Chard, Kumquat Glaze

~ Winter Lemon Tart ~

Hand-whipped Vanilla Cream

 

Reservations and Additional Information

            For reservations and additional information, please call (650) 347-1234 or visit http://sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com.

Featuring 789 recently renovated guestrooms, the Best in Class Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport - Burlingame is recognized as one of the Top Ten properties in the Skytrax “Best Airport Hotel Awards 2011.”  It is the largest convention airport hotel in Northern California.  Just 2 miles from San Francisco International Airport, the full-service hotel offers complimentary, 24-hour airport shuttle service and a local trolley to downtown Burlingame’s restaurant and shopping district.  As the sixth largest hotel in the Bay Area, the hotel can easily accommodate groups up to 1,200 with 53,000 square feet of flexible function space, including a lush 7 story atrium.  The property also features a heated outdoor pool, a complimentary Hyatt Stay Fit Gym, Knuckles Historical Sports Bar and is just minutes from bay front jogging and bicycling paths, numerous beaches and golf courses.  A pet-friendly property, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport-Burlingame features all the comforts of home as well as Hyatt’s high-quality branded services, amenities, recreational facilities and food and beverage options. For more information: http://sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com or (650) 347-1234.

The Fairy Tale Wedding

Planning an event is no easy feat by any means. Agendas, meals, activities, memories, favors, budgets, and the laundry list of items grows on and on. Now, throw in a couple that’s in love and just one shot at a perfect execution…the stakes get pretty high.

With emotions racing and expectations for perfection, it’s no wonder the term “Bridezilla” was coined.

So, it’s a great thing there are experts in the field who plan these elegant affairs with poise and ease. Wedding consultants and confidants often times become lifelong friends of the wedding couple/family and are later invited to baby showers and reunions.

Therefore, it’s extremely important to choose a wedding expert that resonates with all those involved in the wedding planning process.  Not only will that person be there to assist with coordination of the small things often forgotten, but they will also be a shoulder to lean on when emotions emerge.

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is proud of its Catering team. Each of the individual consultants is not only an expert in the wedding industry, but specializes in executing seamless events.

With a prime location, beautiful scenery and a renovation of its premier wedding venue, it’s no wonder the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is a hidden gem for weddings along the Peninsula.

Whether it’s an intimate gathering for 30 or a grandiose affair for 600, the hotel’s team is poised to assist from “Once Upon A Time” to “Happily Ever After.”

Ready for romance?  We welcome you to our Hotel-by-the-Bay.

Oohs and Ahs in Burlingame: Sampling the cuisine at Hyatt Regency

By George Medovoy

BURLINGAME — On a recent visit to sample the culinary talents of Chef Herb Ng at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport hotel in Burlingame, the “oohs and ahs” circulated around the table as we diners tasted the chef’s creative fare.

The point of the meal was very simple: to illustrate the idea that airport hotel food can, indeed, be quite good.

And good it was – in fact, I’d say great!

Of all the plates we tasted, my favorite was Ng’s Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, prepared with fresh-water rock shrimp, black forbidden rice and shellfish veloute.

This dish was everything I’ve always expected of sea bass, but especially its prized silken texture, which Ng’s careful hand made sure was there to appreciate.

In a later interview with Ng, the chef explained what went into his work on this particular dish:

“You know, a lot of times people tend to lose their focus and try to do too much. I always like to let the product speak for itself.”

Ng went on to stress that, for cooking the sea bass, “it was probably the most basic cooking technique: don’t overcook it, you don’t have to do much to it.”

“At the end of the day,” he said, “it’s really about knowing your product, getting it as fresh as possible, and let the product speak for itself.”

Of course, there are certain foods which require more time, he said, like short ribs, for example. But when simplicity is called for, simplicity is what you should aim for.

Ng, who has been at the Hyatt in Burlingame for almost five years, brings a rich background to his work. He graduated from the culinary arts program at San Francisco City College and has spent the better part of his career working in hotel industry cuisine, including Marriott.

Ng admitted that there is a “stigma” to hotel banquet food but, he said, “we try our best to always try and put that restaurant spin into all the catering that we do here. ” One thing that attracted Ng to Hyatt, he pointed out, “is their focus on food.”

The complete special sampling menu included these other dishes: A plated starter of sliced duck breast with caramelized butternut squash, toasted couscous and port wine gastrique.

Family-style main dishes included arugula, frisee salad with bosc pear, candied walnut, Point Reyes blue heirloom tomatoes, Hass avocado, creamy burrata cheese, basil oil, basil reduction, cider-brined organic chicken breast stuffed with forest mushrooms, brown rice, sun-dried cranberry dressing, herb-crusted beef tenderloin, scallop baby potatoes, sautéed spinach, red onion marmalade, pan-seared Chilean sea bass and, for dessert, chocolate mousse with roasted banana.

The next morning, I sampled the hotel’s Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch, held under the spectacular atrium. There was so much variety to sample – from eggs and pancakes to Chinese – that I just didn’t know where to start!

The hotel also features a more informal menu at its Knuckles Historical Sports Bar, where one can watch the latest game on wide-screen TVs, but be prepared to put up with some of the noise you normally will find in a sports bar.

My room at the hotel was well-appointed and comfortable and looked out at the giant atrium.

If you go: The hotel is south of San Francisco, off Highway 101. More information is available at 650-347-1234 or http://sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com.

George Medovoy covers travel at www.postcardsforyou.com.

*Story originally featured in The Daily Republic

Wedding Guru: Indian Weddings

Traditions, romance, connecting, and reuniting are all just the start of what you can expect with an Indian Wedding. Let’s not forget the memorable moments, excitement, and love that will be shared over what can become a week-long celebration.

Indian Weddings are known to be lavish, extravagant, and nothing shy of extraordinary. This is why the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is a perfect location for these celebrations of epic proportions.

The hotel has been known to put on spectacular events, but nothing like the Indian weddings we’ve had the opportunity of hosting recently. Sangeet? Ceremony? Dinner and Reception? Overnight Guests? Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport can handle it all.

From beginning to end, the property offers an array of coveted ballroom space and a diverse selection of scenery. Couples may opt for the romantic Poolside Pavillion as a ceremony site, or better yet the Grand Peninsula Ballroom for a grandiose reception.

Trending for Indian Weddings are some great tips, tricks, and ideas for making that special day even more extraordinary than it already is:

http://pinterest.com/search/?q=indian+weddings+

http://www.bellapictures.com/planning/indian-wedding-traditions

http://www.maharaniweddings.com/

Cheers!

Staying With Us This Holiday Season?

Top Ten Ideas for What to do in the Bay Area While “Camping Out”

at Hyatt Regency in Burlingame During the Holidays

1.    Take the complimentary Burlingame Shuttle to nearby boutique shops for unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts

2.    Visit the Computer History Museum

3.    Work off the holiday treats on the  adjacent San Francisco Bayside jogging and bike path

4.    Stroll through CuriOdyssey-Coyote Point Museum in nearby San Mateo

5.    Take flight at Hiller Aviation Museum

6.    Kick start the holidays at GoKart Racer in Burlingame

7.    Tee off at Half Moon Bay Golf Links

8.    Glide along the cool chill of San Mateo Ice Chalet in Belmont

9.    Let out the inner child at the Pez Museum in Burlingame

10. Grab a burger and beer at the hotel’s Knuckles Historic Sports Bar and kick back with your favorite sports team

HYATT REGENCY SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT – BURLINGAME INTRODUCES AFFORDABLE HOLIDAY TRAVEL “PARK, STAY N’ FLY” PACKAGE

As the best in class hotel in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport offers great value for holiday season, whether travelers are visiting  the Bay Area or flying out of San Francisco International Airport.

Park, Stay N’ Fly Package

To take the hassle out of holiday travel, the hotel offers the Park, Stay N’ Fly Package, which is ideal for those with an early morning flight or for those that merely want the convenience and value of parking in a covered lot with easy-to-access airport shuttle service.  The package features accommodations in a spacious guestroom, complimentary shuttle to/from the San Francisco International Airport and free parking for up to ten days in a covered lot, protecting vehicles from the elements.  Parking in excess of the included ten days is $10 per day, for a total maximum of twenty parking days per package.  Rates for the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport’s Park, Stay N’ Fly Package start at only $119.

Wedding Guests Turn Their Burlingame Affair Into An R+R Getaway

Hosting your wedding at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport has its perks. It turns out the property’s proximity to the airport is only one of the many reasons couples are selecting this venue among their many options in the Bay Area.   In addition to the hotel’s ideal location, out-of-town guests enjoy sticking around an extra night or two to soak in a little R+R of their own.

The city of Burlingame does not only serve as the home of the Hyatt Regency’s breathtaking venue, the destination also has a little romance of its own.  Burlingame’s quaint downtown offers an old-town feel featuring a range of dining options, great shopping and even a weekly farmer’s market. Guests can easily get lost in a whirlwind of fun in this area. And, it’s as easy as hopping on the complimentary Downtown Burlingame Trolley to take a tour of the town.

If Burlingame isn’t your cup of tea, no worries! The heart of downtown San Francisco is only 20 minutes away.

Check out these links featuring things do in the area:

http://www.burlingame.org/index.aspx?page=96

http://www.burlingameshop.com/

http://www.burlingamedowntown.org/

Cheers ~