title: Querying Google Places API using jQuery
body: <p>Google Places API is now generally available. I am trying to use the .ajax() call in jQuery to make a call to Google Places.  The error I keep getting back is <strong>Uncaught SyntaxError: Unexpected token :</strong></p>
  
  <p>I am using jQuery 1.5.2. I tried on 1.5.1 too, but that had the same results.  I'd rather not move to 1.6.1 if I can help it.</p>
  
  <p>I've made ajax calls like this to other APIs just since, but am having trouble with Google Places.  Below is a very basic sample of code you can play with.  You'll need to go get your own key at the API Console Google offers (https://code.google.com/apis/console)</p>
  
  <pre><code>jQuery.noConflict();
   jQuery(document).ready(function(){
  
    var url = 'https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/search/json';
  
    jQuery.ajax({
     url: url,
     dataType: 'jsonp',
     type: 'GET',
     data:  {
       location: '33.787794,-117.853111',
       radius: 1000,
       name: 'coffee',
       key: 'your_key', // add your key here
       sensor: 'false'
       },
  
     // on success
     success: function(data, textStatus, jqXHR){
  
        console.log(data);
  
  
     },
  
     // on failure
     error: function (jqXHR, textStatus, errorThrown){
      console.log(jqXHR);
      console.log(textStatus);
      console.log(errorThrown);
     }
     });
   });
  </code></pre>