It’s becoming a tradition at Venti’s — our annual Russian River Brewing Co. Pairing Dinner is happening on Monday, April 29 at 6pm. You’ve probably heard lore about Pliny the Younger. Now is your chance to enjoy this fabled beer with some wonderful food, paired by our kitchen geniuses. Tickets are LIMITED and available only…
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Russian River Pairing Dinner is ON! Tickets available tonight at Taphouse!
It’s becoming a tradition at Venti’s — our annual Russian River Brewing Co. Pairing Dinner is happening on Monday, April 29 at 6pm. You’ve probably heard lore about Pliny the Younger. Now is your chance to enjoy this fabled beer with some wonderful food, paired by our kitchen geniuses. Tickets are LIMITED! Friday, March 15…
Salem Restaurant Week
Join Venti’s and many other Salem area restaurants this week for the 2nd annual Salem Restaurant Week, Jan. 14-20, 2013. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is working with a variety of businesses and organizations to make this happen. Simply put, a restaurant week is a celebration of the culinary talents of area restaurants. During…
Lagunitas Beer Pairing Dinner Monday, January 21
Lagunitas Brewing Company Pairing Dinner Come join us for a celebration of craft beer, featuring the Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma, Calif. Expand your beer knowledge as you enjoy a perfectly paired four course craft beer dinner and an intermezzo. Tickets now available at either Venti’s location! Event is 21+, tickets $70 per person. Menu…
McKinley Mac at the Taphouse
Visit the Taphouse at 2840 Commercial St SE during October for our special McKinley Mac! $1 from each McKinley Mac sold during October will go to support McKinley Elementary School. Available at Taphouse only. McKinley Mac is a recent creation by our chef Tyler Gresley and may end up on the menu permanently! It is…
///// Wine Pairing Dinner feat. Mystic Wines /////
Wine Pairing Dinner in the Basement Bar Sunday, June 24 • 6p • five courses • 21+ • $87 (includes gratuity) Tickets available downtown location only. Our inaugural wine pairing event is limited to 25 participants. Come be a part of history in Venti’s Basement. 1st course ’06 Home Ranch Pinot Noir Beef tartare…
Mother’s Day menu at the Taphouse
We recommend everything at Venti’s but today you may need a reservation. Order items a la carte OR select 3 courses for only $20 APPETIZER Artichoke bottoms w/ quail eggs & julienned prosciutto. $8 Butternut sqash, wild garlic & vanilla soup. $4 cup / $6 bowl Grilled heart of Romaine w/ Za’atar dressing & shaved…
Gluten Free newsletter // just passing along the info
Just wanted to remind our readers that our friends at the Mid-Willamette Valley GF Intolerance Group have monthly meetings: 3rd Saturday of the month; 10 a.m. to noon Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Center Conference room 1 (turn right after entering the building) 5125 Skyline Rd S., Salem Upcoming Luncheon on April 28 Mark your calendars…
Venti’s Basement // FYI
Hey, friends. This is just a note to let you know that there is seating in the Basement Monday-Friday 11am to 4pm Not everyone is aware that we do have the Basement available for seating during the day. Tell your friends!
Russian River Pairing Dinner Featuring Pliny The Younger // April 30
After years of anticipation, during which we’ve consumed quite a lot of Russian River beer, we’re finally set to drink some Pliny the Younger right here in Salem. Venti’s Cafe and Taphouse on South Commercial will be hosting an all-out, full-tilt Russian River Pairing Dinner this Spring. That’s right, Monday April 30th 6PM @…
Super Brownie with Young’s Double Chocolate Stout
Ah, the beauty of beer and food pairings. Our Super Brownie is made daily by Erica on premise at the Taphouse. It’s a coco brownie with a rich vanilla butter frosting. Paired with a Young’s Double Stout you might just have a chocolate blackout.
Mama’s Fire
The Venti’s menu is dynamic and our kitchen is constantly trying out new ideas. Along the way, we discover things that really work. A good example of that is Mama’s Fire Tibetan Hot Sauce and BBQ Sauce. This local company produces an excellent product. Its unique combination of spices caught our attention in 2010. Chef…
Sake Sake Sake at Venti’s Basement
Try some really yummy sake cocktails: the Hello Kitty, Green Orchid, Fire Breathing Dragon, Dreamsicle, Japanese Russian, and more! Lots of different sakes to try, including delicious flavors, like pear and mango/ginger.
Angry Jew review
http://www.secretalien.com/angryjew/?p=983 We at Venti’s were pleased to welcome a surprise foodie, Salem visitor and blogging storm, the Angry Jew, on Saturday. We devoured his enthusiastic review and were pleased that Venti’s location, atmosphere and food (of course) may contribute to a love connection. Write on!
First Wednesday
Moroccan-spiced chicken, grilled & diced w/apple, onion, cucumber, rolled up with lettuce greens in our flavorful tortilla. You’ll love it with sweet chili sauce. Seriously! See you on First Wednesday!
Moroccan spices rock
I have long been an advocate for Venti’s food — of course. I mean, really, it goes without saying. But we have entered a new realm at Venti’s Cafe, a world of spices, textures, rubs and color not yet experienced. I feel like Anthony Bourdain as he searches for words to describe a meal that…
Why Is The Chicken Crossing The Road?
Because the chicken has finally outgrown the coop! Venti’s is moving from the Reed Opera house into their own building! Construction started yesterday and CrittendenIV could not be happier. THANKS Dino, we all owe you a lot.