Heathman Restaurant and Bar Happy Hour Menu Expands to 32 Items Daily from 2 P.M. to Close

Choose from small or large plates for a light snack or dinner in the Marble Bar or Fireside Lounge

PORTLAND, Oregon – (April 3, 2009) -  The Heathman Restaurant and Bar’s popular happy hour is now better than ever – with longer hours and a choice of 32 seasonal dishes offered in both small and large portions. The new Bistro Menu kicks off Friday, April 3, 2009 from 2 p.m. to close seven days a week. Along with the long list of favorites like Crab Cakes, Soupe a l’Oignon and Crispy Willapa Bay Oysters, there are new items such as Razor clams, Korean short ribs and Oysters Rockefeller. Sommelier Jeff Groh has also added a Sommelier’s Special featuring a personalized selection of a red and white wine for $5 served daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Heathman’s Bistro Burger will be available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to close for $4.50. The new Bistro Menu will be available in both the Marble Bar and the historic Tea Court.

“Our Happy Hour has always been popular and now we are making people happier with a larger menu offered every day,” said culinary director Philippe Boulot.

Bistro Menu Highlights

Smoked Duck and Maui Pineapple (small $4.20, large $9.50)

Tongue Salad (small $4.95, large $9.50)

House-made Boudin Blanc & Frites (small $4.50, large $8.50)

Dungeness Deviled Eggs (small $3.50, large $7)

Sweetbreads (small $5.25, large $9)

Korean Short Ribs (small $3.50, large $9)

Oysters Rockefeller (small $6.25, large $11.50)

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. Gourmet Magazine recognized the Heathman as one of Portland’s best restaurants in the 2005 Restaurant Guide. Recipient of the James Beard Best Chef: Pacific NW award in 2001, Culinary Director Philippe Boulot partners with the region’s select growers, producers and vintners to find the highest quality ingredients. Boulot was 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.heathmanrestaurantandbar.com. The Heathman Restaurant is located in the historic Heathman Hotel at 1001 SW Broadway in downtown Portland’s cultural district.