Media Room - Press Releases - December 13, 2010
EXECUTIVE CHEF NICK YANES PREPARES ENTICING NEW WINTER MENU AT UPBEAT DOWNTOWN PORTLAND RESTAURANT
H5O bistro & bar releases seasonal menu with simple, classical and whimsical Northwest flavors
PORTLAND, Ore. – (December 13, 2010) – H5O bistro & bar,an urban contemporary restaurant located in the heart of Portland where downtown meets the river, has released its newest seasonal menu, featuring modern twists on classic dishes.
"This has been a fun menu to plan," said Executive Chef Nick Yanes. "We're using traditional, seasonal ingredients like squash, huckleberries, rice pudding and chestnuts, and creating new and exciting dishes."
Executive Chef Nick Yanes prepares the freshest and highest quality ingredients using innovative techniques and plating presentations. Included on the winter menu are expertly prepared dishes such as Salmon and Hamachi Poke with pickled huckleberries, cilantro, crispy fennel and orange vinaigrette; Butternut Squash Tater Tots with sage, lemon and brown butter aioli; Sous-Vide of Thundering Hills Beef Tenderloin with crushed fingerling potatoes, soffrito, tomato emulsion and mojo verde; Seared Saddle of Venison with rice pudding, salty caramel apples, curried carrots and cilantro; H5O "Candy Bar" with crispy chocolate, chocolate brownie, chocolate ganache, orange mousse and candied pistachios; and Warm Italian Chestnut Pie with nitro whipped eggnog ice cream, bourbon gelee, white chocolate ornament and warm spice caramel.
H5O bistro & bar is located at Hotel Fifty in downtown Portland, across from Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information or to make a reservation, visit http://www.H5Obistro.com or call (503) 484-1415.
About H5O bistro & bar
H5O bistro & bar, voted one of Portland's Best Scenic View restaurants on the OpenTable.com® Diners' Choice list, is located along the scenic Willamette River in downtown Portland, Ore., and features cuisine by Executive Chef Nick Yanes (YAW-nes) that is classic yet modern. Yanes' creativity and passion inspires cutting edge menu selections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. H5O bistro & bar boasts a welcoming, earth-tone interior that showcases its beautiful Northwest setting with wall-length windows overlooking the popular Tom McCall Waterfront Park and several famous Portland bridges and waterways. H5O bistro & bar is inside Hotel Fifty at 50 Southwest Morrison Street. For more information please visit http://www.H5Obistro.com or call (503) 484-1415.
About Coastal Hotel Group
Coastal Hotel Group is a privately held, Seattle-based hotel hospitality management company specializing in distinctive luxury hotels, resorts, inns, and lodges. Established in 1987, Coastal Hotel Group has earned a reputation for providing remarkable lodging choices for the discerning traveler. Coastal Hotel Group is a founding member of Stash Hotel Rewards™, a point-based program that allows guests at independent hotels across the country to quickly earn free nights at any participating property. For more information about Coastal Hotel Group, visit http://www.CoastalHotels.com.
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