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ALTITUDE RESTAURANT OPENS AT THE RESORT AT THE MOUNTAIN

Local Cuisine Reaches its Peak at Oregon’s Mt. Hood

WELCHES (MT. HOOD), ORE. - August 12, 2008 – Altitude Restaurant, under Executive Chef Paul M. Bosch, recently opened on Friday, July 18, 2008 in the newly renovated The Resort at The Mountain, located in the foothills of Mt. Hood, less than an hour from Portland, Ore. The restaurant is part of The Resort at The Mountain’s $17 million total makeover.

Chef Bosch brings nearly a decade of culinary experience to Altitude Restaurant. He attended and earned a degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. Bosch has held memberships with the National Sommelier Society, the Alpha Zeta agricultural fraternity, and the Golden Key National Honors Society.

The menu at Altitude Restaurant reinvents traditional items, making them new and fresh with a focus on flavors and textures. Bosch incorporates the culinary trend of 'molecular gastronomy,' which has been heralded as one of the most exciting developments in haute cuisine today. Bosch’s culinary team specializes in re-texturing "ordinary" foods to make them truly extraordinary, and using avant-garde preparation techniques to create foams, gelées, and frozen vinaigrettes. Added touches include fruit puree lollipops and granités. Menu items are prepared using the very best products and ingredients – many of which are locally and/or organically grown. Bosch takes great pride in the restaurant's extensive use of local Oregonian bounty. Literally taken from The Resort's backyard are some of the "best you can get" produce such as mushrooms, huckleberries, stone fruits (including peaches, cherries, apples), and hazelnuts. Fresh fish include steelhead, coho and sturgeon from the Columbia River, and Altitude's country-natural beef comes from nearby Sisters, Ore. To compliment any meal, Altitude's wine list features as many as 100 wines including varietals from the Willamette Valley and regions around the world. Bosch also oversees Mallard’s Café & Pub at The Resort, as well as banquets and catering in The Resort’s newly renovated 18,000 square feet of event space./p>

"I’m excited to be a part of this great new restaurant," said Executive Chef Paul Bosch, of Altitude Restaurant. "The array of local products is outstanding; Altitude Restaurant is a perfect destination for people who want to experience fresh regional cuisine in a beautiful Northwest setting."

Menu items include starters such as Buffalo Carpaccio and Tie Dye Sushi; main courses include Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chop, Roasted Wild Salmon and Buffalo Short Rib. Dinner entrees range from $19-$37, with dinner starters from $9-$21, and desserts at $8. The Altitude lounge showcases smaller portions of the menu items.

Altitude Restaurant offers a contemporary Northwest ambience with a fresh and elegant vibe. Its sophisticated image was designed to reflect the presentation style of Chef Bosch. The updated look integrates views of the beautiful outdoor setting and uses the varying textures of stone walls, wood and tile to create upscale qualities. Clean lines, spot lighting and a grand chandelier add classy touches. Coastal Hotel Group worked with Gibb Fischer of MNID & Associates of Seattle to design the interior spaces of the rooms and public spaces. "The elegant simplicity of the interiors was inspired by the resort’s classic mountain setting and Chef Bosch’s redefined Northwest cuisine, keeping in mind the total dining experience of sensory balance," said Fischer.

Altitude Restaurant is open from 5 to 10 p.m. and the lounge is open from 4 to 11 p.m. For additional information please visit www.AltitudeRestaurant.com or call (503) 622-2214.

About Altitude Restaurant
Altitude Restaurant features cuisine by Executive Chef Paul Bosch that reinvents traditional fare. It offers an ideal setting for a romantic dinner for two or a casual-upscale meal with friends. Altitude Restaurant is the newest addition to the totally new The Resort at The Mountain in the foothills of Mt. Hood, at 68010 E. Fairway Avenue in Welches, Ore., less than one hour from downtown Portland. For more information please visit www.AltitudeRestaurant.com or call (503) 622-2214.

About The Resort at The Mountain
The Resort at The Mountain is located at 68010 E. Fairway Avenue in Welches, Ore., at the base of the west slope of Mt. Hood. The Resort offers something for everyone with activities including golf, skiing, fly fishing, croquet and tennis along with 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space. The Resort’s high-end accommodations and public areas - ideal for both corporate meetings and leisure travelers - will undergo $17 million in renovations and expansion to conclude in fall 2008. For reservations, call toll-free (877) 439-6774. Contact The Resort at The Mountain directly at (503) 622-3101 or visit www.TheResort.com.

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. For more information, visit www.CoastalHotels.com.

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