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Bentley’s Grill Lounge Bar Valentines Day Cocktails!

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Cupid’s Kiss Martini

There is a reason why the Bentley’s Grill Lounge Bar has been selected Most Creative Cocktails in Willamette Valley for two years in a row in the Statesman Journal Best of the Mid-Valley Poll!
Bar Manager and senior mixologist Soraida Cross and her staff are always creating seasonal and delicious cocktails for our guests to enjoy during our daily happy hour or before a meal. With Valentines Day around the corner, we thought it would be fun to spread the love and teach you how to make 2 Bentley’s Grill exclusive cocktails: Cupid’s Kiss Martini and Ciroc My Heart.
You can make these at home to impress your sweetheart or a gathering of friends. Enjoy!

Cupid’s Kiss Martini

1 oz Ciroc Red Berry Vodka
½ oz Parrot Bay Rum
2 oz cranberry juice
2 oz pineapple juice

Ciroc My Heart

Ciroc My Heart

1 ½ oz Ciroc Peach Vodka
Topped off with Moet Brut Imperial Champagne (Or champagne of your choice)
Drop by our lounge bar for daily happy hour specials after 4pm. Each week we host Lounge Lizard Monday, Tuesdays Tinis and Wednesday Ladies Night. Like us on Facebook to see our weekly drink and appetizer specials.

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Wine Notes with Mark: Same Grape, Different Name

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Bentley’s Grill Wine Steward Mark Jacklich is continuing his studies with the Court of Master Sommeliers through 2012. In addition, he plans to spend a lot of time working with Jim Bernau’s team at Willamette Valley Vineyards and learn more about the process from grapes to wine full circle. Mark is eager to share his knowledge with you in an educational series we call: Wine Notes with Mark. Enjoy!

When ordering a glass of wine, some can be confused by the similar names that varietals can have. While similar in name, I can assure you that there can be some distinguishable traits between these wines.

Let’s begin with Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio. They are both the identical in the fact that they are made from the same grape, Pinot Gris being French and Pinot Grigio being Italian. However, they can be completely different in the range of styles that can be made.

The Italian style Pinot Grigio wines are typically lighter-bodied, crisp, fresh, with vibrant stone fruit and floral aromas and a touch of spice. In contrast, French Pinot Gris wines are more full-bodied, richer, spicier, and more viscous in texture. Today, both styles are made in wine regions around the world. My picks for Oregon Pinot Gris are King Estate and Firesteed.

The Syrah wine grape, called Shiraz in Australia, is native to the Rhone Valley, in southeastern France and still thrives today. Syrah and Shiraz wines are created from exactly the same grape variety but, as is true of any wine, the taste is very much dependent on the various land and winemaking types it’s produced under.

Even in the Rhone Valley itself, there is an enormous difference separating the way Syrah is utilized in the northern and southern wine-producing regions. In Australia where it has regained its position as the most planted red grape, it is responsible for large scale production of everyday, smooth, spicy, blackberry flavored reds. It is also blended very successfully with cabernet sauvignon at all quality levels and is made into a delicious, full bodied, ripe, spicy red wine.

If you have more questions or want to learn more, ask for me next time you come to Bentley’s Grill and I would be happy to help you find the perfect wine to accompany your dish. Till then, Cheers! -Mark

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Bentley’s Grill Spotlight- Meet Altaman and Mia Adolphues!

Friday, January 13th, 2012

At Bentley’s Grill, our staff is trained to provide our guests with personalized service and attention to detail. It is this commitment to our customers that bring many of you back time and time again, and we always enjoy seeing you! So how well do you know us? In an effort to help you know us better, we spotlight an outstanding member of our team each month!

Meet Bentley’s Grill couple, Altaman and Mia Adolphues. Altaman is a member of Chef Derek Ridgway’s culinary staff and his wife, Mia is our lead cocktail server. Be sure to say hello to them next time you stop by!

Here is the conversation I had with Altaman this week:

How long have you and Mia been with Bentley’s Grill?
Mia and I have been with this restaurant since we opened in August 2005! Mia started as busser, then worked her way to cocktail server and she has recently been promoted to lead cocktail server. I was initially hired as a cook and have remained back in the kitchen.

Tell me more about you and Mia.
We have been married for five years. Mia was born in Eureka, CA and moved to Portland, Oregon when she was a kid. She eventually relocated to Salem. I am originally from Portland and moved to Salem to be with Mia after we met in 1998. When we heard that Bentley’s Grill was opening back in 2005, we both applied and were hired! We married one year later, and now have 2 boys. One is 4 years old and the other is 4 months.

What is the best part about working with your spouse?
Well, she works at night and I work during the day…so we don’t work together as often as you would think. But it nice to each other when we cross paths.

What do you do with your time off?
We both go to school full time at Chemeketa Community college. I am working on earning the credits to transfer to the University of Oregon where I will study Business Administration. Mia is working towards her associates degree.

What is your favorite dish at Bentley’s Grill?
Crab Cakes! Mia’s favorite dish is the Chicken Satay

What do you love most about working at Bentley’s Grill?
The management and the people here. I love working with Bill Sheldon (General Manager), Chef Ridgway, and the rest of the staff. We love Greg McManus (V.P. Operations at Vip’s Industries, Inc) and all of the Salem Block folks. Mia and I love our jobs.

What is something you have learned from working with Chef Ridgway?
Chef Ridgway taught me how to work smarter not harder….

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