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Featured Bentley’s Grill Holiday Cocktail Recipe: Santa’s S’more

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

The Bentley’s Grill Lounge Bar is known for their creative and seasonal cocktail creations.  As a matter of fact, we have been voted Most Creative Cocktails in Willamette Valley for two years in a row!

Bar Manager (and social media guru) Soraida Cross was recently asked by The Statesman Journal to share the recipe to one of her signature seasonal concoctions that can easily be made at home.

This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings and will spread some holiday cheer!  Happy Holidays and enjoy the recipe!

Bentley’s Grill Santa’s S’more

1 oz Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka
½ oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
½ oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
6 oz Hot Chocolate
Rim glass with graham cracker crust, Marshmallow sprinkles optional.

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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Best Wines to Go With Your Thanksgiving Meal

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Bentley’s Grill Wine Steward Mark Jacklich has begun his work on the Master Sommelier program this year. He plans to continue his studies with the Court of Master Sommeliers through 2012 and to spend a lot of time working with Jim Bernau’s team at Willamette Valley Vineyards to receive some training on the process from grapes to wine full circle. Mark is eager to share his knowledge with you in a new series of posts: Wine Notes with Mark. Enjoy!

When paring wines for a grand meal such as Thanksgiving dinner there are a few things to take into account. While there is no perfect answer on what wine to choose there are a few guidelines to stick by that can keep your paring smooth with less friction.

More recently Sparkling wine has been a go-to for Thanksgiving . The crisp taste and palate refreshing bubbles keep you in the game without smothering the foods we know and love. If you are able to get your hands on some Sparkling Rose it might just make your dinner one to remember.

If bubbles are not your thing the ever versatile food friendly Oregon Pinot Noir might be right up your alley. With its typical light to mid-bodied mouth feel, fruit forward flavors, and soft tannins, this wine will compliment everything on the table. well maybe not your Aunties green bean casserole.

For those who like a bigger wine a good Syrah or a Zinfindel is a good choice.  The full bodied flavors and spice will compliment your stuffing, gravy and turkey (especially smoked).

For the white wine lovers a Riesling or Sauviginon Blanc will do nicely. With a Riesling you can go dry or super sweet and still find success with the array of foods with their sweet and salty flavors. Sauvignon Blanc also pairs well with its crisp acidity and minerality.

If you saved room for dessert a nice Port or a late harvest Riesling will hit the spot. These two wines pair amazing with pumpkin and most other kinds of pies. The sweetness and rich flavors can bring your dessert experience to new heights.

No matter which wines you choose, I hope you all enjoy a wonderfully happy Thanksgiving!

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Bentley’s Grill Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

The staff at Bentley’s Grill wants to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for YOU, our loyal customers for helping us be one of downtown Salem Oregon’s premiere restaurants and lounge bar!

Without you, there would be no Lounge Lizard Mondays, or Ladies Night, or Soup of the Moment or A Bottle Among Friends- Bentley’s Grill simply would not be. We are also thankful for our outstanding staff, led by Chef Derek Ridgeway and General Manager Bill Sheldon.

We want our staff to be able to spend the day with their family and loved ones, so Bentley’s Grill will not be open on Thanksgiving Day- November 24, 2011, but we will reopen on Friday November 25. We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with lots of friends, family and of course-delicious food!

Thanksgiving

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.

–Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

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Bentley’s Grill is Hosting THE St. Patty’s Day Party in Downtown Salem

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Pipes…..Drums…..Brotherhood…Food….Guinness Stout…and more…

Really, what more could you want on St. Patty’s Day?  In case you have not heard- Bentley’s Grill is Hosting THE St. Patty’s Day Party in Downtown Salem!  Back again this year is the Salem Professional Firefighters – Pipes. Drums. Brotherhood. They will appear at Bentley’s Grill at 5:00 PM to kick off the festivities with a LIVE unforgettable performance and will stick around to further entertain and engage with you and your guests until 6:00 PM.

Come out, join the party and bring all your friends with you! Good food, great specials and the best wine selections available in downtown Salem.

To Make Reservations or to Contact Us- visit our Contact Page. Connect and Invite Friends on our St. Patty’s Day Event Facebook Page
Enjoy These St. Patrick’s Day Specials:

Galway Prawns

Served in a cast iron skillet with whiskey shallot butter

$10.95

Guinness Wings
Crispy Chicken Wings tossed in Guinness Stout Sauce
$6.95

Corned Beef and Cabbage
A traditional dish of slowly cooked beef and tender braised cabbage, served with roasted potatoes, peas, and carrots,

stone ground mustard and soda bread
$15.95

Guinness Braised Short Ribs
Boneless ribs braised in Guinness and rich beef stock served over mashed potatoes with peas and carrots.
$19.95

Irish Stew
Bentley’s version of the Irish classic, tender lamb, carrots, onions and potatoes served in a large bowl with soda bread.
$15.95

Green Goddess Shrimp Salad
Crisp Romaine, Cucumber, Tomato, Artichoke Hearts, Large Bay Shrimp and Avocado with Green Goddess Dressing
$15.95

Salmon & Boxty
“Boxty on the griddle, Boxty in the pan, if you can’t make a Boxty, you’ll never get your man!” Grilled Salmon with Boxty Potato Cake and Sorrel Sauce
$24.95

Gaelic Skirt Steak
Grilled Skirt Steak, marinated with Jameson Irish Whiskey. Topped with Whiskey peppercorn sauce and served over

Scalloped Potatoes with Seasonal Vegetables.
$19.95

Chicken Connemara
Pan Roasted Breast of Chicken with streaky bacon, mushrooms, Irish Mist and Fresh Cream,

served with rice pilaf and vegetables.
$18.95

Bentley’s recommends a shot of Irish Whiskey and Guinness Stout with all of our Irish Selections!

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Saint Patrick’s Day Party at Bentleys Grill

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Bentley’s Grill is hosting THE St. Patty’s Day Party in Downtown Salem March 17 from 5-10pm.

Back again this year is the Salem Professional Firefighters – Pipes. Drums. Brotherhood. They will appear at Bentley’s Grill at 6PM to kick off the festivities with a LIVE unforgettable performance. They will stick around to further entertain and engage with you and your guests until 7PM.

Come out, join the party and bring all your friends with you! Good food, great specials and the best wine selections available in downtown Salem.

RSVP TODAY!

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