Archive for the ‘Hyatt’ Category

Re-opening of Catch & The Oyster Bar

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Brookline Public Relations helped Catch & The Oyster Bar re-open their doors to reveal a fresh new look and menu on Friday, September 23rd, 2011. The pearl of Stephen Avenue closed for a two month transformation and has returned to Calgary’s diverse culinary scene with a fresh “Catch”.

The newly renovated space is separated into two exciting venues that celebrate the restaurant’s historic location and award-winning menu offerings. The Oyster Bar (main level) has been refreshed to emphasize the energy and character of the popular raw bar. The new bar brings the oyster experience and show kitchen front and centre for guests, offering a more social, culinary interaction. Catch (upstairs) has moved away from its original formal dining room feel and has been converted into an urban loft-like seafood bistro. Guests can still expect the same excellent service, quality ingredients and fine cuisine it is known for, but with a new, exciting ambiance.

The Brookline team celebrated the re-opening with Calgary’s culinary media at a sneak-a-peek preview night before the grand re-opening. We sampled Executive Chef Kyle Groves’ delicious creations such as B.C. Kusshi oysters smoked tableside, scallop ceviche with lime caviar and lemon confit, and B.C. spot prawns poached in pinot gris. Yum yum.

Catch & The Oyster bar has also livened up their features, now offering a unique tableside martini service, an interactive LiveMenu, and bring your own wine (BYOW) Tuesdays.

The Brookline team will surely be back soon for a team lunch/dinner in The Oyster Bar because we’re shuckers for a good time!

RM

The Big Shuck Off – At Catch

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

The Big Shuck Off – At Catch

Brookline Public Relations helped Catch & The Oyster Bar bid farewell for the summer as they temporarily close the doors to embark on a multimillion dollar facelift.

The award winning downtown restaurant went out in coastal fashion by hosting a premiere oyster shucking competition deemed “The Big Shuck Off – At Catch” that took place on Saturday, July 16, 2011. 

Guests and restaurant regulars boisterously cheered on local chefs and celebrity guest shuckers as they cracked open the freshest east coast and west coast oysters in an effort to win the title of “Catch Champion”.

Bret “The Hitman” Hart won graciously to Calgary Herald food writer Gwendolyn Richards and Avenue Magazine Editor Kathe Lemon in an engaging celebrity round, while Eric Geisbrecht of Meta4 Foods won the overall event.

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day and celebrated with live music, cold bubbly, and scrumptious seafood canapés. Brookline was willing and able to help devour the fruits of their labour after the competition. Hey, somebody had to eat all those shucked oysters!

Catch & The Oyster Bar is now closed for renovations, and will re-open in the fall with a fresh look and menu.

Catch you later!

RM

Brookline PR and Hyatt Regency Calgary announce continued partnership

Monday, January 17th, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BROOKLINE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTINUES AS HYATT REGENCY CALGARY’S AGENCY OF RECORD

Leading Downtown Calgary Hotel and PR Firm Continue Partnership

CALGARY, ALBERTA – January 10, 2011 – Brookline Public Relations (Brookline) is pleased to announce that they will continue as the public relations agency of record for Hyatt Regency Calgary for the second consecutive year.

Brookline first worked with Hyatt Regency Calgary in 2009 when a number of Grey Cup Festival initiatives were hosted at the hotel. In 2010, Brookline helped showcase a variety of unique activities, amenities and accomplishments at the hotel including the celebration of Earth Hour at Thomsons Restaurant; the introduction of allergy-friendly Respire hotel rooms; the Eat, Play, Love promotion, combining dining, theatre and a hotel stay; and showcasing Executive Chef Kyle Groves when he earned the title of Stampede Iron Chef Champion.

Regarding the extended relationship, Keith Butz, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Calgary, said, “We have a great relationship with Brookline. Their expertise has been extremely beneficial in terms of supporting our team and generating increased awareness for Hyatt Regency Calgary.”

Brookline coordinates ongoing public relations efforts for Hyatt Regency Calgary, and its hotel properties, including Thomsons Restaurant and Sandstone Lounge, Stillwater Spa and Catch Restaurant and Oyster Bar.

“We are thrilled to be partnered with Hyatt Regency Calgary,” said Shauna MacDonald, Principal and Founder of Brookline Public Relations, “The Hyatt team is an absolute pleasure to work with and we look forward to continuing to support one of the most esteemed hotels in Calgary.”

Brookline’s work with Hyatt Regency Calgary in 2011 will include a variety of media relations activities and strategic public relations projects.

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About Hyatt Regency Calgary

Hyatt Regency Calgary; part of the Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world’s premier hotel companies with properties in 45 countries, provides authentic hospitality to guests through a passionate commitment to personalized service, cultural relevance, and genuine stewardship of the environment. Hyatt Regency Calgary is situated on Stephen Avenue Walk in the midst of an exciting pedestrian mall and adjacent to the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. As one of the city’s premium luxury hotels, Hyatt Regency Calgary affords the perfect setting for business and leisure travel. Possessing the largest hotel ballroom in Calgary and 22 meetings rooms, Hyatt accommodates meetings and events of all sizes while ensuring perfection. From Canada and the U.S., reservations for Hyatt Regency Calgary may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or logging onto www.hyattregencycalgary.com

 

About Brookline Public Relations

Brookline Public Relations, Inc. is a strategic public relations and marketing communications firm dedicated to helping organizations build awareness, profile and credibility worldwide. Our vision is to provide public relations expertise that makes a difference. We want our clients to be recognized as industry leaders. Our services include: Media Relations, Industry Analyst Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications and Issues Management, Marketing Communications and Event Management. For more information please visit www.brooklinepr.com.