PORTLAND, Oregon – (April 28, 2006) – Mother’s Day Brunch has always been a seasonal tradition at the Heathman Restaurant and Bar. Starting this coming Mother’s Day, Chef Boulot will offer a second option for moms hungering for French cuisine with a local, Pacific NW twist with the new Mother’s Day Supper prix fixe menu or buffet. The traditional brunch prix fixe and buffet are also available. Reservations are
available for both brunch and supper at 503-790-7752.

New pastry chef John Gayer will roll out his own chocolate and sweet creations in time for Mother’s Day. Gayer was recently promoted to executive pastry chef after three years at the Heathman working with
Heidi Weisner. Prior to the Heathman, Gayer worked at Grand Central Bakery, George’s on the Cove in La Jolla, CA and Sundance Resort in Utah. He graduated from the California Culinary Academy.

Mother’s Day Supper Prix Fixe Menu, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; $45 per adult, $19 children 12 and under.
Prix fixe Supper Menu will be served in the dining room and offers a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Highlights include:
• Rack of Carlton Pork with Hermiston asparagus, butter whipped potato and mustard sauce Robert
• Pesto Crusted Wild Salmon with sautéed spinach and red onion caper relish
• Bucatini Carbonara, Virginia Ham, peas, cream and parmesan with a poached egg

Mother’s Day Supper Buffet with seatings at 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.; $45 per adult, $19 children 12 and under.
Supper Buffet highlights include:
• Fresh Northwest Seafood Display including Westcott Bay Mussels, Steamed Manila Clams, Fresh Shucked Oysters and Chilled Poached Salmon
• Roasted and Carved New York Strip and Citrus Smoked Pork Racks
• John’s Selection of Sweets: White Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, Devil’s Food Cake and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Traditional Mother’s Day Brunch:
The traditional Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet will have seatings at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and then again at 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. for $38 per adult and $14 for children 12 and under; and the Brunch Prix Fixe will be served from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the dining room for $38 per adult and $14 children 12 and under.
Brunch highlights include:
• Strawberry Soup with crème de cassis and peppermint granite
• Eggs Benedict
• Dungeness Crab Omelette
• Chocolate Terrine with Grand Marnier Crème Anglaise

About the Heathman Restaurant and Bar
The Heathman Restaurant exemplifies the best of the Pacific Northwest using seasonal ingredients inspired by the flavors and cuisine of France. Recipient of the James Beard Best Chef: Pacific NW award in
2001, Philippe Boulot partners with the region’s select growers,producers and vintners to find the highest quality ingredients. Chef Boulot was recently honored by the Academie Culinaire de France as the
Academie’s Chef of the Year. The Heathman Restaurant also offers casual dining in the adjacent Marble Bar and outside at the sidewalk café. Cocktails and live jazz are available in the intimate Tea Court. For
more information, please call 503-790-7752 or visit www.heathmanhotel.com. The Heathman Restaurant is located at 1001 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon in downtown Portland’s cultural district.