Venti’s is collecting new, unwrapped toys Nov. 26-Dec. 24 for Toys for Tots at both the South Salem location and the downtown location. Do your holiday shopping and support Toys for Tots! We are collecting: • New, unused, unwrapped toys for local children • November 26 – December 24 • Donate a toy and receive a $1.00…
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Savor The Taste Of Oregon Blogger Charles Price Get’s Geeked Up
Recently, foodie and blogger from Savor the Taste of Oregon Charles Price took the opportunity to sit in on Venti’s Beer Geek Training Class. He really seemed to enjoy himself, engaging with myself and the rest of the class, snapping pictures, asking excellent questions and taking copious notes. As the class drew to a close…
2010/2011 Deschutes Abyss Vertical Flight Is Coming To Salem!
I’m working in the Cafe basement during the early afternoon when I hear that familiar bump, bump, bump of kegs being brought down our stairs. This is always a re-assuring sound to me, but today it’s music to my ears. Hell, it’s better than my birthday and Christmas morning rolled into one-it’s Abyss day, and…
Lagunitas Party at the Taphouse Tomorrow
The long awaited and much anticipated Lagunitas party at the Taphouse kicks off tomorrow night at the Taphouse at 6PM. We’ll be featuring some rare Lagunitas beers including: Bourbon Barrel Aged Cappuccino Stout, Sonoma Farmhouse Ale and Fusion 7. Plus Czech Pils and at least one surprise Lagunitas beer on draft. We’ll be running all…
Live Salem Campaign // Marion•Polk Food Share
Hunger, true hunger, is something most of us never have to deal with. In Marion and Polk Counties alone there are over 25,000 children affected by hunger on a daily basis. Marion•Polk Food Share (MPFS) is the local food bank serving Salem’s two counties and in the month of November Venti’s is partnering with MPFS…
Craft Beer Surges In Salem
My family moved to Salem a little more than three years ago from New York. I had been a craft beer fan for ages back there and a home brewer who brewed my first batch in 1991. Our craft beer scene had less breweries per capita, and was generally more diluted, but with such a…
Thank You To Our Veterans + Active Duty!
We love our troops and veterans and cannot say often enough how much we appreciate their service and dedication to the fight for our freedom. Please note that on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011, Venti’s will be discounting an entree purchase 50% for veterans and active duty members. You’ll also receive a free fountain drink….
Live Salem campaign // LifeSource Natural Foods
LifeSource Natural Foods is an enormously important part of the Salem community — the place to shop for locally and regionally grown organic produce, meat and dairy. Plus there is a kick ass deli/salad bar that is incomparable in town. LifeSource is as committed to Salem as we are, partnering regularly w/ Breakfast on Bikes,…
Adrian Castillo // Nov.-Dec. upstairs artist
Venti’s is pleased to welcome the art of Adrian Castillo as the upstairs artist for November-December. These pen and ink prints are intense in color, subject matter and intricacy. The series on display at Venti’s explores the human form, brightly colored in contrast w/ medical illustrations and charts, with elements of technology threaded through the…