Editors:     Complete Father's Day menu is attached.  For further information regarding this press release, please contact Paulette Bruce-Miller Crocker/Flanagan at 916.552.7971, or pbruce@crockerflanagan.com.  Call The Firehouse at 916.442.4772 to make reservations for lunch and dinner.

NEWS RELEASE

Firehouse restaurant treats Families to a DELECTABLE brunch this Father’s day

SACRAMENTO, CA (May 13, 2002) - Old Sacramento’s Firehouse Restaurant will prepare a four-course brunch complete with a complimentary champagne toast this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16.

The first course will feature a buffet presentation of seasonal fresh fruit, muffins and mixed rolls and an assortment of cheeses from around the world.  For the following courses guests can look forward to an array of exciting choices.  Firehouse Executive Chef Irie Gengler has created a delicious menu that includes tarragon salmon on smashed red potatoes with haricot verts and an orange nage; lamb tenderloins around soft-herbed polenta with shiitake mushrooms and a braised-fennel and zinfandel glace; poached eggs with chicken-artichoke sausage on fresh rosemary focaccia and a verjus beurre blanc; and porcini tortellini with cremini mushrooms and a roasted tomato-sherry cream sauce.

The Firehouse Pastry Chef, Amanda Silverstein, will prepare a choice of two tempting desserts:  banana bread pudding with dolce de leche swirled gelato and walnut butter sauce, and Jack Daniels mousse torte on a pecan crust with caramel and chocolate sauce.

Children will also enjoy a choice of entrees including penne pasta with a cheese and cream sauce and scrambled eggs and ham.  For dessert children will be treated to a vanilla pot de creme with madeleines.

The Firehouse Father’s Day Brunch is $29 for adults, $9 for children age 10 and under, and the buffet is free for children age 3 and under.  Reservations are required.  Valet and validated parking is available.  The Firehouse Mother’s Day Brunch is $29 for adults, $9 for children age 10 and under, and the buffet is free for children age 3 and under.  Reservations are required.  Valet and validated parking is available.

About The Firehouse

The splendid ambiance of The Firehouse is enhanced by its reputation for excellence in food, wine, and hospitality.  It has received continued recognition over the years, including several recent awards.  To make reservations or learn more about booking a special event at The Firehouse, call 916.442.4772, or visit www.firehouseoldsac.com.  The Firehouse is located in Old Sacramento at 1112 Second St.

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