Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Coming to a wedding show near you!

We'll be at the following wedding shows. Come see us for a chance to win some incredible prizes!

1/9 -1/10 St. Louis Bride and Groom Wedding Show at America's Center
1/24 St. Louis Bride Wedding Connection Show at Windows on Washington
1/31 The Best of the Best show at the Coronado Ballroom
2/21 St. Louis Best Bridal Show hosted here at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Meet Our Executive Chef

Executive Chef Michael Barber
Michael Barber began his culinary career at the age of 12, working at Restaurant X, now known as Bully Boy Chop House, in Congers, NY as a Utility Steward where he worked various jobs until the age of 18, before heading to the Culinary Institute of America to earn his degree. Prior to joining Hyatt, Barber served as Sous Chef at the Adams Mark Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Barber joined Hyatt in 1999, starting out as a Chef Tournant at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. From Orlando, Barber went to Hyatt Regency Dallas, before moving to Hyatt Regency DFW as the Executive Sous Chef. Barber transferred to Hyatt Regency Atlanta in 2004 as the Executive Sous Chef at the 1,260 room hotel. He then was promoted to Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill and 834 room property before joining the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis as Executive Chef.

A native of New York, Michael Barber graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1995 with an Associate degree in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts. Barber moved to St. Louis in September with his wife and two children.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Introducing the Hyatt Gift Registry

When you create a Hyatt Gift Registry, you can share your travel plans for your honeymoon or any other special event with friends and family, and give them the ability to help you get there. Visit hyattregistry.com to get started!

Free Honeymoon Nights

Celebrate your wedding day at Hyatt Regency St. Louis and enjoy free nights on your honeymoon.

Dreams do come true when you celebrate your wedding at Hyatt Regency St Louis. We promise that no detail will be overlooked—not even the honeymoon. We make every wedding more than memorable and every guest—particularly the bridal party—more than welcome.

Now a dream wedding at Hyatt Regency St. Louis comes with the opportunity for a honeymoon to match:

• Book your wedding and receive up to five complimentary nights* at a participating Hyatt Resort in the United States, Mexico or Aruba.
• Offer valid for weddings held by December 31, 2010. Honeymoon must be completed by January 31, 2011.
Our experienced catering and event managers will assist you in all aspects of planning your remarkable day, from picking the menu and on-site activities for your guests to floral selection and photography.

When the cost of your wedding totals the following minimum amounts, you’ll receive complimentary nights at a participating Hyatt Resort of your choice:

• $10,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 2-night stay
• $20,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 3-night stay
• $30,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 4-night stay•$40,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 5-night stay
Additional nights and other options can be added to this offer through a Hyatt Wedding Specialist.

For more information, please call 314.342.4655 and a Hyatt Wedding Specialist more than happy to assist you. Please reference code WEDNIGHTS.

*Offer subject to complete terms and conditions. For full details, click here.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Check out our new You Tube Channel!

Subscribe to our channel to view our wedding, meeting and event space!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Visit us at the August 16th Wedding Show & win Fantastic Prizes!

Presented by St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine
America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis
August 16, 2009 11 am - 4 pm
$8 Registration Per Person At The Door

Monday, July 13, 2009

And the Winners Are.....

Congratulations to all of our brides that visited us and WON at the Best Bridal Show this past weekend. Winners spun the BIG WHEEL and received everything from free overnight stays to one lucky girl who received 50% off her wedding package!

Winners:
Nicole Jones won an overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront
Heather Cooley won dinner for two at Red Kitchen and Bar
Heather Greenberg, Nikki Cegielski, Anna Wear, Haydee Taylor and Heather Taylor all won 20% off their Wedding Packages
Congratulations to Lindsey Allen who won our grand prize of 50% off her Wedding Package!!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

July 12th Bridal Show

Win 50% off your Wedding Package at
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront

Visit us at the Best of the Best Bridal Show to win this and other great prizes including:

  • Gift Certificates to Red Kitchen and Bar, Ruth's Chris and Brewhouse Historical Sports Bar
  • Overnight Stay at Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront
  • 2 Tickets to Cardinals Game with Pre-Game Drinks at Brewhouse
  • 20% off Wedding Package

Drawings will be done every hour and you must be present for your chance to win.

11:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, Chesterfield

16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Friday, June 12, 2009

Summer Specialties


rosemary basil mojito

glass: collins
technique: shake & strain
garnish: rosemary stalk
ingredients: barcardi limón rum 1.25oz
fresh lime ½ (juiced)
fresh basil 6-8 leaves
fresh rosemary 1 stalk
soda water fill
preparation: in a mixing glass, muddle lime juice, basil leaves and bar syrup. add rosemary sprig, ice and rum. shake and strain over fresh ice. top with soda water and stir lightly. garnish with rosemark stalk.



strawberry cilantro margarita

glass: martini
technique: shake & strain
garnish: lime wedge with cilantro leaf
ingredients:
sauza hornitos reposado tequila 1.25 oz
dekuyper triple sec .75oz
finest call strawberry puree .25oz
finest call sweet & sour 2oz
fresh cilantro 4 leaves
fresh lime 1 wedge
preparation: in a mixing glass, gently bruise cilantro leaves with muddler. add all ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. strain into a martini glass. garnish with a lime wedge & cilantro leaf.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Restaurant Style Service in a Banquet Setting

PERSONAL PREFERENCE
GUESTS CHOOSE THEIR OWN ENTRÉE IN A BANQUET SETTING.
• Better than the standard dual entrée option, more elegant than a casual buffet
• We feature four course meals with a choice of four entreés. The host chooses
the appetizer, salad and dessert in advance.
• A custom printed menu featuring four entrée selections is provided for guests
and placed at each setting.
• Specially trained servers take your guests’ order as they are seated.
• An option designed to satisfy individual tastes and preferences.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Meet the Executive Chef



Executive Chef Michael Barber
Michael Barber began his culinary career at the age of 12, working at Restaurant X, now known as Bully Boy Chop House, in Congers, NY as a Utility Steward where he worked various jobs until the age of 18, before heading to the Culinary Institute of America to earn his degree.
Prior to joining Hyatt, Barber served as Sous Chef at the Adams Mark Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Barber joined Hyatt in 1999, starting out as a Chef Tournant at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. From Orlando, Barber went to Hyatt Regency Dallas, before moving to Hyatt Regency DFW as the Executive Sous Chef. Barber transferred to Hyatt Regency Atlanta in 2004 as the Executive Sous Chef at the 1,260 room hotel. He then was promoted to Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill and 834 room property before joining the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis as Executive Chef.
A native of New York, Michael Barber graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1995 with an Associate degree in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts. Barber moved to St. Louis in September with his wife and two children.