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HYATT_Concierge answered "Hello San Diego, I will be visiting during thanksgiving and wondered if anybody knows a good g..."Although, sadly, no longer in the Hillcrest, @Terra Restaurant is not only a warm and inviting dining experience, but an amazing choice for supping on a bird. Once you go farm-to-table, you'll never go back!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Six of us are planning a visit to Palm Springs CA mid January. We want to rent a house in a ni..."In nearby Palm Desert we might just have the spot for you! We offer all the luxuries of a home away from home in our private villas @Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa! Hurry now and check out our special room rates for 25% off if you book by October 19, 2011!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Hi!! I am Daniel from Colombia. I'm planning to visit Minneapolis around October and I need som..."Minneapolis is so much more the center of diversity and culture than its sweeping prairies, wetlands and strong Scandinavian roots may lead even the average North American to think. Although it does not boast the conventional gay "hood" that other cities might lay claim to, the scene is fairly centralized and some say the envy of the likes of that that fair maiden on the western edge of the country. Beyond that, the arts and theatrical worlds converge in splendor as well, with such highlights as @Walker Art Center to dazzle even the savviest critic. Food wise, the rib-sticking fare that has made this region famous, but you may want to pack something with an elastic waistband as that, the twin cities have attracted and kept the cuisines of many far and wide as evidenced by such delicious destinations like the @International Marketplace!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Does anyone know if there apartment rental agencies that help you find apartments in midtown?"Well, we always have room at our place, but we can completely understand wanting to put down roots when you have Georgia on your mind! Try checking in with the folks over @Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. These guys might be able to point you in the right direction if you are looking for some community-based agencies!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I live in philadelphia, me and my 2 female friends wanna go to the gayborhood, anybody know how..."Come out, come out and go west! Well, Washington Square West anyhow! This Sunday, all will be a buzz between 11th Street and 13th Street as Philly Pride hosts National Coming Out Day 2011! Come show your pride in true "Philly phashion"! http://phillypride.org/events.php
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HYATT_Concierge answered "i new to Long Beach and i need to find a tour guide....anybody living in long beach that can he..."Sun and surf, Long Beach often gets overshadowed by the other hoods in the Southland, but as the natives know, this low-key town has a huge community and a lot to offer! Stop by @The Center Long Beach to get your bearings and then put on your shades and soak it all up!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Any good recommendations for a wedding reception in the city? There are so many good places to..."Whew! Don't we know it! But for all the details, odds and ends, and last minute touches we can't help but love hosting a good wedding reception @Grand Hyatt New York. And since we know you'll be up to your ears in wedded bliss, we thought it might be nice to take care of the honeymoon part as well! Let us host your reception and we'll throw in 5 complimentary nights at one of our Hyatt Resorts in the US, Mexico or Aruba! Come on, you deserve it!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "hello there how is everyone? im coming over from the UK to san fran a few days before halloween..."Halloween is a special time of year in San Francisco! Although the streets aren't closed this year, Castro definitely becomes the epicenter in the week leading up and day of. Also not to be missed is the Mission's annual Dia de los Muertos parade http://www.dayofthedeadsf.org/ While your on the museum route definitely check out @The GLBT History Museum or if you like your art mixed with a little nightlife, try Friday nights at @The De Young Museum!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I don't know anything about San Gennaro Festival. Where should I go? What should I expect? Wh..."San Gennaro, like so many neighbourhood festivals, has a come a long way since its early years in the 1920's. No where else is this probably more evident in it's food, which while still true to its Italian-American roots, is also a reflection of the neighbourhood's ever-changing demographics. From Chinese to pork sliders to the Neapolitan classics, the only thing you may want to pack in advance is an Alka-Seltzer!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I have an out of town guest coming that wants to go to the Tenement Museum but I don't know the..."The Tenement Museum is a fantastic experience in city history! For an equally historic follow up that will undoubtedly charm out-of-towners, you could always face the crowds @Katz's Delicatessen or if you want to go another route on the working man's inspired luncheon give @The Clerkenwell a try for hearty fare of the toad-in-the-hole variety...albeit at slightly higher than pub prices.
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Coming to S.D. soon and was thinking of bringing my rollar blades. Is Balba park a good place ..."San Diego's paradisal Balboa Park is never-ending in the scope of what it can offer travelers and locals alike. Minutes from our doors @Andaz San Diego, it is the perfect spot to mix with the populace and enjoy attractions in the one place. Rollerblading could only stand to make your experience even more pleasant, so snap them on and glide away!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I have a friend coming to town that wants to stay on the Upper East Side. He typically stays a..."We may be a wee bit biased, but we like to think that @Andaz 5th Avenue might be worth a peek or two. You never know, but we think your friend might just cozy on in!
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Careful craftsmanship begets a good hat and @Goorin Brothers have been doing it for over 150 years. These SF hatters have all sorts of smart toppers for your noggin in both the West Village and Park Slope.
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I have visited SF twice before on vacation. This year I am planning on coming to SF over the Ch..."One of the beauty parts of staying in San Francisco on any holiday is the ability to veer from the traditional. Christmas Day is no exception, and if you just want to opt out on the whole roasted fowl/ glazed ham thing then you need look no further than Grant Avenue. Every year Lisa Geduldig has been putting on her Kung Pao Kosher Comedy Jam since 1993. Held in a Chinatown venue every hear, it's one of the tastiest/ funniest holiday traditions in the city. http://www.koshercomedy.com/ ...and wouldn't you know?- just blocks away from @Grand Hyatt San Francisco :)
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Thanks for the information.
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Now that the summer vacation season is over, GayCities wants to know some inexpensive fall "sta..."Sometimes you really don't have to look any further than your own backyard! Of course, we much prefer that you slept over with us! Summer may be officially at an end but if you live in the western US, for example, the wine harvest has just begun. You go tasting and leave the housekeeping to us! If you live in Southern California, make your headquarters the @Hyatt Santa Barbara while you sip a glass of Rhone in Foxen Canyon. Or relax by the fire @Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa after a long day touring the vineyards of the Texas Hill Country if you hail from Austin!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Dallas' McKinney area has lots of small galleries and private dealers, but do any market specif..."'Tis true McKinney has quite a few galleries. For an alternative, though, try checking out spots like @Artisan's Collective and others along Bishop Avenue for some works of a queer bent.
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HYATT_Concierge answered "My belly needs Korean BBQ where you order meat and grill it right at the table. Where in Dallas..."It's true! Though it may be unassuming on the outside, intense is the flavour that draws them in droves to @Seoul Garden! This is Texas, however, and the genius invention of the Korean taco has taken DFW by storm just like many a Western metropolis. To join in the food truck fun just look up where @SSahm BBQ might be parked and get some tasty tacos and their insanely popular kimchi fries! http://www.ssahmbbq.com/
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Known for it's successful rebirth in the 1970's, Inman Park hosts the Inman Park Festival every spring! Check out all about it here: http://inmanparkfestival.org/
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I love checking out restaurants more than anything else in a new city, and I don't like to spen..."Just down the Gold Line from us @Hyatt Regency Atlanta people have been buzzing about the delicious small plates @Lunacy Black Market. Everything falls around $3 and carnivores and veggies can stuff themselves equally without any worry!
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In addition to Capitol Hill, there is a growing community near St. Helens Avenue in nearby Tacoma.
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When it comes to salmon and its numerous varieties, you can hardly beat Seattle's thousands of options. For traditional preparations, smoked and otherwise locals still flock to old fashioned charmers like @Frontier Room and @Ray's Boathouse and Cafe. If you are @Pike Place Public Market, television host Andrew Zimmern reccomends a trying the salmon collar soup @Oriental Market Cafe for a different and sumptuous twist on a regional specialty!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I'm going to my best friend's wedding and I need something to wear! Where can I find affordable..."You might try local menswear experts @Syd Jerome, close to us @Hyatt Regency Chicago or @Haberdash. The trick is to check out the trunk shows or keep your eye out for upcoming deals they post on Twitter, before you arrive!
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Although crowd favourites @Pizzeria Uno and @Lou Malnati's Pizzeria are two pioneers of this great Chicago original, their craftsmanship is not alone. For a little gastronomic compare and contrast, try the great cheese and sauce combinations @Giordano's Famous Chicago Style Pizza and @Gino's East!
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Why just have the mountains if you can have the beach as well! It's well known that most of L.A. has served as the backdrop of many a film since Hollywood's early days. Just a short drive up the coast lies @Malibu Creek State Park. Used in everything from M*A*S*H to Planet of the Apes, it's a scenic combination of surf, lagoons and trails ranging from easy to pro!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "wow, there are a lot of sushi places West LA, where do you go for GREAT sushi?"As a matter of fact, just down the street from us @Andaz West Hollywood is @Katanawhere you can find an extensive menu of not only sushi, but also the traditional open charcoal preparation of robata-yaki. If, however, you find yourself in downtown Hollywood, you can also sample master sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi's deftly crafted menu in the visually stimulating setting created by Phillipe Starck @Katsuya!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I'm headed to Silverlake, does anything exciting happen in that part of LA in the summer?"Ask and you shall receive! As a matter of fact, if there is anyplace that is going to be an epicenter of excitement this time of year it will be Silverlake and neighbouring Echo Park! Since 1980, the neighbourhood comes alive during the annual Sunset Junction Street Fair which brings together one of the city's most dynamic neighbourhoods. The fair offers up some of the best of the neighbourhood's rich Latino, queer and bohemian past and present when Sunset Boulevard becomes a massive carnival with local bars, restaurants and galleries opening their doors to join the fun. Every year an impressive line-up of live acts is also featured. Among this year's diverse mix of headliners are Bobby Womack, Ozomatli, The Melvins, and Peaches to name only a few!
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HYATT_Concierge answered "Are there any events I can go to in WeHo where I don't have to worry about papparazzi (like Rol..."Another place you might consider that is in the heart of it all, but far more mellow is @Trunks if you are looking for more of a lounge and chat atmosphere. More fledgling events can also be found on mid-week nights hosted by local bars as well.
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Another great spot for afternoon drinks just on Sunset is (listing is no longer available) It is also memorable as being gay activism pioneers, the Black Cat back in its early years.
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HYATT_Concierge answered "I'm headed to LA, and want to do as the locals do. What's a great night out that's off the beat..."For Angelinos, sometimes the simplest pleasures are the best and the heart of the city is a good place to start your exploration. Just as the city seems to overwhelming, take a late afternoon drive into Elysian Park for a phenomenal view and in time to catch the sunset over the Chavez Ravine as lights begin to flicker on for a home game at the Dodger Stadium. As twilight descends, drive back out onto to North Broadway into Chinatown for a taste of one of the city's tastiest claims to fame- the original french dip- @Philippe's French Dip just across the street from Union Station. Down @Pershing Square they'll be showing some free movies right about then. so why not take the sandwiches to go and take in the evening's latest cult classic being shown on the square under the stars. To cap off the evening, take a little stroll over around Broadway, to one of the city's many film noir era cocktail lounges. @Bar 107 is always a good bet for fortified libations enjoyed in the company of the local enclave of art and fashion students. Let the night slip away under heady discussions of form over function
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Nice comprehensive answer!
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