Red and White Fleet Celebrates Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary With Fireworks Cruise

While Red And White Fleet features San Francisco’s original bay tour, the family-owned bay cruise operator is an ideal setting for celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75^thAnniversary. Scheduled for Sunday, May 27, 2012, the special Golden Gate Bridge 75^th Anniversary Fireworks Cruise will depart Pier 43½ in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf at 7:30 p.m. and return to port at 10:00 p.m.      

The 2½ hour cruise of San Francisco Bay will include an appetizer buffet, with an assortment of sandwiches, salads, antipasti, crudité with dip, fruit and mini deserts, as well as one complimentary beverage (a choice of beer, wine or soda). Passengers will enjoy views of Alcatraz and the San Francisco skyline. Then, for the grand finale, the cruise will get into position near the Golden Gate Bridge for spectacular views of the fireworks that will be launched above the bridge.

The Golden Gate Bridge 75^thAnniversary Fireworks Cruise price is $66 per person and includes the aforementioned appetizer buffet and (1) beverage. Guests should arrive no later than 7:00 p.m. at Pier 43½ to check in for the cruise. Advance ticket purchases are recommended, as this event will sell out. (Note: Due to the celebrations along the waterfront, visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for traffic and parking). Tickets are available online at www.redandwhite.com or by phone (415) 673-2900.

Swiftwater Cafe Voted "Best Brunch" By Open Table

We are so excited to have been nominated as the #1 Brunch spot in San Francisco! Thank you Open Table! Make your reservations with us at Swiftwater Cafe today!

Cascades Debuts New Food & Dessert Menu

Food
SEASONAL SOUP OF THE DAY
Chef’s daily creation, ask your server for selection. 7.00
CASCADES SALAD
Local field greens, crumbled feta cheese, golden raisin, crisp apples and cabernet vinaigrette. 8.00
CLASSIC CAESAR
Romaine hearts, traditional dressing, shaved parmesan, white anchovy and grilled crostini. 11.00
GRILLED CHICKEN CLASSIC CAESAR
Romaine hearts, traditional dressing, shaved parmesan, white anchovy and grilled crostini. 14.00
GRILLED PRAWN CLASSIC CAESAR
Romaine hearts, traditional dressing, shaved parmesan, white anchovy and grilled crostini. 17.00
SEARED MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Baby tomato, fava bean, asparagus, pecorino cream, white truffle oil. 11.00


CHARCUTERIE & LOCAL CHEESE
Prosciutto, coppa, Manchego, Humboldt Fog, Guiness Porter cheddar, grilled focaccia. 15.00
GRILLED FLAT BREAD
Prosciutto ham, roasted peppers, red onion, fennel, ricotta. 11.00
CITRUS PRAWNS
Marinated prawns, herb pancetta vinaigrette, grilled ciabatta. 14.00
PASTA POMODORO
Whole wheat penne, Anreotti squash, sweet corn, crimini mushrooms fresh basil and marinara. 14.00
GRILLED LOCAL SALMON
Roasted baby potatoes, asparagus, olive-tomato relish, grilled lemon. 20.00
SEARED PETALUMA CHICKEN BREAST
Toy box mushroom risotto, Bloomsdale spinach, pan jus. 19.00
HOUSE BRINED PORK CHOP
Center cut 10 oz chop, candied seasonal squash, wilted baby tomatoes, pan jus. 23.00


BAJA FISH TACO
Grilled lightly seasoned mahi mahi, shredded cabbage, avocado salsa and chipotle, side of sour
cream and salsa. 13.00
MEYER NATURAL ANGUS BURGER
Aged white cheddar, horseradish sauce, onion jam on a brioche bun. 14.00
FIRE ROASTED NEW YORK STEAK
Whipped potato, grilled scallions, pan jus and roasted garlic chervil butter. 26.00

VANILLA BEAN PANNA COTTA
Citrus scented, strawberry tapioca soup. 8.00
STONE FRUIT COBBLER
Served warm with, Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream. 8.00
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Served warm, soft ganache core, vanilla ice cream. 8.00

Cascades Debuts New Beer, Wine & Non-alcoholic Menu

Beer

BOTTLED BEER

CORONA EXTRA 6.00

BUD LIGHT 5.25

BUDWEISER 5.25

HEINEKEN 6.25

AMSTEL LIGHT 6.25

SAM ADAMS BOSTON LAGER 6.25

STELLA ARTOIS 6.25

SIERRA NEVADA 5.75

CLAUSTHAULER 5.75

BOTTLED BEER

CORONA LIGHT 6.00

MILLER LITE 5.25

COORS LIGHT 5.25

GUINNESS 6.25

BLUE MOON BELGIAN WHITE 6.00

ANCHOR STEAM 6.25

COORS LIGHT 5.25

White Wine

DRY SPARKLING WINE GLASS BOTTLE

SEGURA VIUDAS, BRUT RESERVA, CAVA, CATALONIA, SPAIN 7.50 34.00

Fairly crisp with an interesting floral note and mouth-pleasing sensation of creaminess.

SWEET WHITE WINE

CLEAN SLATE, RIESLING, MOSEL, GERMANY 8.00 36.00

A hint of spiciness to complement the characteristic fresh peach flavors.

LIGHT INTENSITY WHITE WINES

CANVAS, PINOT GRIGIO, VENETO, ITALY 8.00 35.00

Creamy with aromas of lavender and hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon cream.

ERATH VINEYARDS, PINOT GRIS, OREGON 9.50 39.00

Juicy flavors of honeydew melon and stone fruits are accented by intriguing floral notes.

SILVER BIRCH, SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND 8.50 36.00

Lime and grapefruit flavors and a tangy finish with lively acidity.

MEDIUM INTENSITY WHITE/ROSÉ WINES

BANFI, ROSÉ, "CENTINE," TUSCANY, ITALY 8.00 36.00

Dry with rich berry flavors and well structured with a crisp, clean finish.

ROBERT MONDAVI PRIVATE SELECTION, CHARDONNAY,

CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA 8.50 36.00

Fresh and juicy, bright golden apple and pineapple.

CANVAS, CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA 7.50 34.00

Freshness and richness of pure fruit woven beautifully with subtle toasty oak.

FULL INTENSITY WHITE WINE

FRANCISCAN, CHARDONNAY, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 10.00 47.00

A lingering, crisp finish with bright citrus flavors, minerals and sweet oak.

Red Wine

LIGHT INTENSITY RED WINES GLASS BOTTLE

ESTANCIA, PINOT NOIR, "PINNACLES RANCHES,"

MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 9.00 42.00

Ripe blueberry, black cherry and plum balanced by rich, creamy vanilla.

MACMURRAY RANCH, PINOT NOIR, SONOMA COAST, CALIFORNIA 11.00 48.00

Flavors of rich red fruits and fresh, earthy notes.

MEDIUM INTENSITY RED WINES

CANVAS, MERLOT, CALIFORNIA 7.50 34.00

Pure Merlot fruit and subtle toasty spice combined with rich, ripe tannins.

PASCUAL TOSO, MALBEC, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA 8.50 38.00

Aromas of plum and quince with a slight touch of elegant oak.

CANVAS, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA 7.50 34.00

Subtle hints of oak and spice, married with lively tannins.

FULL INTENSITY RED WINE

RODNEY STRONG, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SONOMA COUNTY,

SUSTAINABLY GROWN, CALIFORNIA 10.00 47.00

Bold fruit flavors centered on red plum and boysenberry.

SPELLBOUND, PETITE SIRAH, CALIFORNIA 9.00 42.00

Bright, berry-fruit intensity with undertones of vanilla crème brûlée.

Highly Recommended Selections

GLASS BOTTLE

BERINGER, WHITE ZINFANDEL, CALIFORNIA 6.50 34.00

Fresh red berry, citrus and melon aromas and flavors with hints of nutmeg and clove.

DRY CREEK VINEYARD, SAUVIGNON BLANC, SONOMA COUNTY 9.00 40.00

Vibrant lemon grass, citrus peel and pineapple.

TAZ VINEYARDS, CHANDONNAY, SANTA BARBARA 13.00 57.00

Lemon chiffon, pineapple and toasted coconut. Creamy but balanced.

ROSENBLUM, ZINFANDEL, CALIFORNIA 8.00 38.00

"Vintners Cuvee XXX" - Rich fruit intensity. Raspberry, plum and bing cherry aromas. Sweet

mocha, stone fruit and vanilla spice with medium bodied palate.

RAZOR'S EDGE, SHIRAZ, MCLAREN VALE 9.00 36.00

Cassis fruit and flamed with vanilla oak.

ANGELINE, PINOT NOIR, RUSSIAN RIVER 12.50 56.00

Raspberry, strawberry and vanilla aromas and flavors.

LA CREMA, PINOT NOIR, SONOMA COAST 14.00 59.00

Lush cherry and red plum with hints of black tea and cola, red cherry spice and dark

chocolate.

LYETH - L DE LYETH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SONOMA COUNTY 8.50 44.00

Cherry, blueberry and cocoa nose and flavors with a nice tanin structure.

FIRST PRESS, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY 13.00 57.00

Blackberries, cassis and mocha aromas with black cherries, fig, and dark chocolate

flavors.

Zero Proof

RASPBERRY MINT LEMONADE

Fresh lemon juice, agave nectar, raspberry and mint leaves topped with Sierra Mist. 5.75

STRAWBERRY FIZZ

Strawberry and sweet & sour topped with Sierra Mist. 5.75

BLOOD ORANGE ITALIAN SODA

Torani blood orange syrup, soda, orange garnish 5.75

BLACKBERRY ITALIAN SODA

Torani blackberry syrup, soda, blackberry garnish 5.75

CHERRY LIME ITALIAN SODA

Torani lime syrup, Granadine, soda, cherry garnish 5.75

ZERO MOJITO

Fresh lime juice, agave nector, and mint leaves topped with Sierra Mist 5.75

ZERO SUNRISE

Pineapple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice 5.75

Cascades Debuts New Cocktail Menu

Martinis

DIAMOND RASPBERRY LEMON DROP

Stolichnaya vodka, Chambord Black Raspberry liqueur, sweet & sour,

agave nectar and fresh lemon juice. 12.00

DIAMOND COSMOPOLITAN

Ketel One vodka, Cointreau and cranberry juice with fresh lime and orange juices. 12.00

DIAMOND ORIENT APPLE

Absolut Orient Apple vodka, lemon sour and apple juice. 12.00

DIAMOND OLD FASHIONED MANHATTAN

Woodford Reserve bourbon, agave nectar, cranberry juice and a splash of Angostura bitters

fittingly garnished with a cherry. 12.00

PRINCESS CUT

Avión Silver tequila, Hennessy V.S Cognac and agave nectar

with fresh lemon and lime juices. 12.00

POMEGRANATE MANHATTAN

Maker's Mark bourbon and pomegranate juice with agave nectar. 12.00

MANHATTAN

Maker's Mark bourbon, sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters

garnished with a maraschino cherry. 10.00

DIRTY MARTINI

Ketel One vodka and a splash of olive juice. 10.00

Classics
CLASSIC MOJITO
Bacardi Superior rum, agave nectar, mint leaves and fresh lime topped with soda water.
Available in classic, mango, raspberry or strawberry. 11.00
DIAMOND BLOODY MARY
Absolut vodka and Bloody Mary mix served with a celery stalk and your choice of garnishes. 11.00
DIAMOND RASPBERRY RICKY
Tanqueray gin, agave nectar, lime wedges and raspberries served on the rocks. 10.00
BAY BREEZE
Cruzan light rum, orange juice, cranberry juice. 9.00
MAI TAI
Light rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, Grenadine, pineapple wedge. 9.00
NAPA VALLEY COCKTAIL
Skyy grape infusion vodka, Sierra Mist, fresh lemon juice, red wine. 9.00
SFOBU


Our Favorites
DIAMOND SANGRIA
Canvas Pinot Grigio and Effen Black Cherry vodka with fresh orange juice,
lemon, strawberry, raspberries and limes. 11.00
DIAMOND MARGARITA
Patrón Reposado tequila, Grand Marnier and agave nectar
with fresh lemon and lime juices. 11.00
DIAMOND WHISKEY PEACH TEA
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, DeKuyper Peachtree schnapps and agave nectar
mixed with fresh lemon juice and topped with Pepsi. 11.00
DIAMOND HENNESSY SMASH
Hennessy V.S Cognac and agave nectar mixed with fresh limes and
mint leaves and topped with Sierra Mist. 12.00
COCONUT LIME COOLER
Smirnoff vodka muddled with fresh lime juice and mint then mixed
with coconut and topped with soda water. 11.00
SAN FRANCISCO BAY-TINI
Skyy vodka, Blue Curacao, Chambord, fresh lemon, lime juice, orange wheel. 12.00
STRAWBERRY COLLINS
Tanqueray gin, fresh lemon juice and strawberry purée
with a splash of Sierra Mist. 11.00


Specialties
DIAMOND CLEMENTINE CRUSH
Svedka Clementine vodka, Grand Marnier, sweet & sour, agave nectar and
fresh orange juice topped with soda water. 11.00
DIAMOND POMEGRANATE COOLER
Skyy vodka, grapefruit juice, strawberry purée and pomegranate topped with
Sierra Mist and garnished with an orange and cherry. 11.00
DIAMOND SWEET TEA LEMONADE
Seagram’s Sweet Tea vodka and lemonade garnished with a lemon. 11.00
DIAMOND SOUTHERN HURRICANE
Cruzan Mango rum and Southern Comfort with sweet & sour,
grenadine and orange and cranberry juices. 11.00
STRAWBERRY MAI TAI
Cruzan Strawberry rum, triple sec and agave nectar
with fresh lime juice and orgeat syrup. 10.00
CAPE COD SPLITZER
Smirnoff vodka, cranberry juice, soda. 10.00
IRISH LEMONADE
Jameson Irish whiskey, lemonade, with soda water. 10.00

Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco and SFMTA Introduce Exclusive San Francisco Passport Package

Located in the city’s most desirable, family-friendly neighborhoods, Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco are teaming up with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to offer visitors a one-of-a-kind experience.

The two entities have just launched the city’s only “Explore San Francisco” package, that features accommodations at any one of Hyatt’s four San Francisco hotels along with two SFMTA passports, which provides unlimited daily use on any one or all of San Francisco’s public transportation vehicles, including the iconic cable cars, historic streetcars, busses, trolleys and any of the other convenient SFMTA modes of transportation. (Note: this is not only the best way to get around San Francisco, but by avoiding the use of a car, visitors will also depreciate their carbon footprint on the city, making this a greener alternative)

Additionally, those booking the “Explore San Francisco” package will also receive the exclusiveHyatt Passport, which is a unique keepsake that chronicles the guests’ journey through the city. Passport holders are also eligible to receive 15% discounts on food and beverage purchases at any one of the hotels’ restaurant (excludes alcohol) as well as $5.00 discounts from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including: Red and White Fleet, Wax Museum, Open Top Sightseeing, Tower Tours and Bike and Roll.

The Hyatt Passport features a long list of some of the Hyatt Concierge Team’s best suggestions for family friendly activities and attractions* and also includes a sheet of fun stickers for passport holders to “stamp” inside the VISA pages once they have visited featured sites.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport-Burlingame --- with starting rates at $149

(650) 347-1234

http://sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/offers/offers.jsp?_requestid=74568

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Easter and Mothers Day Champagne Brunch!

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in Burlingame has a reputation for serving up festive culinary delights and now the hotel is helping you celebrate two special holidays with expanded menus for Champagne Brunch on both Easter (April 8) and Mother’s Day (May 13) in its signature nine-story tropical Atrium.

Popular for any Sunday of the year, the hotel’s special occasion Sunday Champagne Brunches are an extension of the features that guests already enjoy. For both Easter and Mother’s Day, brunch menu offerings will be seasonally inspired in keeping with the hotel’s sustainable and local approach to eating. Available Sunday, April 8 for Easter and on Sunday, May 13 for Mother’s Day, reservations are offered from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Some of the featured items on the sumptuous buffet include:

• Seafood display with Spiced Peel and Eat Shrimp, New Zealand Green Lip Mussels and Oysters; Hand Rolled Maki Sushi and House Cured Gravlox)
• Locally grown creative Spring salads
• A large variety of meat and fish stations as well as specialty entrée options such as Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham, Cajun Spiced Beef Sirloin or Garlic Crusted Turkey
• Children’s Corner with kid-friendly favorites
• Made-to-order omelets and Eggs Benedict
• Belgian-Style Waffles and Cheese Blintzes with Warm Strawberry Sauce
• Dessert station filled with freshly created and beautifully decorated treats, including Warm Bread Pudding with Vanilla Anglaise; Assorted European Pastries, Cakes and Flavored Mousses; and Caramel Pecan Bars

The price for both Easter and Mother’s Day Brunches is $60.00 for adults (13+) and $30.00 for children (5-12). Children four and under are complimentary. Seating for brunch is available in Swiftwater Café, set in the hotels’ signature nine story Atrium. For reservations and information, please call (650) 347-1234 or visit http://sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com.