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WINE, BEER AND COCKTAILS BLOG—PORTLANDby Portland Beverage Manager Dan More [ Email ] June 2011 Popular Portland cocktail class now planned for September, too.by Portland Beverage Manager Dan More
Save the date for our next annual Panoramic Pinot Noir on Thursday, September 8. More than 12 wineries will present sips and Chef Josh will serve you apps at this not-to-be-missed night for only $35. Do you have questions about your cocktails for your next cocktail party? Need a great wine pairing for salmon? E-mail me anytime! May 2011 Portland cocktail class features bar techniques, bites for noshing.
The class will feature these delightful cocktails: Lillikoi (aka passion fruit) Margarita, Sazerac and Aviation. Class is only $20 and includes recipe cards, my demo on bar techniques, the cocktails to enjoy along with appetizers for noshing. Reservations are required (and, well, yes, you must be 21 or older, but you know that!). The date is Saturday, May 21, and class is from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Please call us today at 503.288.4444. April 2011 Don't miss the Portland Panoramic Pinot Gris tasting Thurs., April 28, from 6-9pm.PORTLAND—Executive Chef Josh Gibler and I invite you to this not-to-be-missed celebration featuring amazing Pinot Gris producers, fresh seafood, local backyard ingredients and the mighty Columbia River. Come toast our luck in geography and sample wine from the following Oregon and Washington producers: Kathken Vineyards You can even win door prizes including Salty's gift cards, T-shirts, wine and more. You'll defiinitely want to chat with the wineries about the process, passion and perfection of Pinot Gris. For a great nosh, you'll love the appetizer pairings by Chef Josh Gibler: Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini, Black Cherry Pepper Jam You'll also get to meet Duane Huber of Huber's Smoked Cheeses (a family company from Carson, Washington) and sample an array of cheeses made in the old-style process with cold smoke and natural wood. The cost for our event is only $29, plus gratuity. Please call 503.288.4444 for reservations, must be 21 and older. Our event lasts from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hope to see you! Save the date May 21 for Portland Cocktail Class.Save the date Saturday, May 21, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for my next cocktail class. You'll get to sip and savor three cocktails, our Lillikoi (aka passionfruit) Margarita, Sazerac and Aviation. Class is $20 per person and includes recipe cards, demo, drinks and tasty bar bites. Reservations are required by calling 503.288.444 (you must be 21 and older). Seating is limited. Hope to see you there! February 24, 2011 Well, my first visit to KOIN 6 as Beverage Manager at Salty's was a rush! Having worked on the other side of the camera, writing press releases and organizing media events, I have new respect for those who prepare and deliver the news! How do you think I did? Here’s the video: See the story online at koinstudio6.com In the bar at Salty's on the Columbia we are in the process of spicing up our cocktail and beer menus in homage to the great local beers and spirits being produced on both sides of the river. We have added two new rotating regional tap handles that change regularly and incorporated a retro cocktail section on our menu, highlighting the skills of our creative bar staff. At the moment we are featuring a great seasonal chocolate porter from Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters and Deschutes Red Chair NWPA. Don't miss our cooking class with Chef Josh on March 10.On March 10, Chef Josh Gibler and I are conducting a cooking class featuring some of our more popular dishes and cocktail offerings. I have paired some of our new bartender creations with these to enhance the experience. Here’s your menu for only $45
Save the date April 28 for our Panoramic Pinot Gris event. Along with sweeping views of the Columbia you will enjoy Salty’s hors d’oeuvres and wine from more than twelve regional Pinot Gris producers, including Ponzi, King Estate, Torri Mor and Milbrandt. Looking forward to another great year at Salty's on the Columbia Seafood Grill in Portland and hope to see you all at our upcoming events! Portland Full Sail Beermaker's Dinner is only $65, March 31. First: Then: Next: Then: Dessert: For more on Full Sail Brewing Co., visit fullsailbrewing.com. Please call us today at 503.288.4444 for reservations. Attendees must be 21 or older. Dinner begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! Sept 28, 2010 “Wine, food and an incredible view. It doesn't get better than this,” says Byron Beck, Portland’s gossip blogger, when he attended the Panoramic Pinot event at Salty’s September 9, 2010. See http://byronbeck.com/home/581-wine-on-panoramic-pinots-at-saltys-on-the-columbia.html for the full story. September 2010SEATTLE AND PORTLAND - Both Salty's on Alki in Seattle and on the Columbia in Portland are thrilled to announce that we have earned an Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator magazine for our wine programs. Simply stated, the leading wine magazine in the industry thinks we have some of the most outstanding wine lists in the world. Their standards are exacting, rating the accuracy, content and overall execution of the wine program. This marks the eighth consecutive year we have reached this lofty plateau. We are in great company with the finest restaurants in the world. Visit www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show?id=43194 to read more on the 2010 awards. One man's ceiling is another man's floor. There I was, flush with pride from national recognition when a couple dining on the Alki deck questioned my choices and my commitment to Washington wine. I knew this could be a learning experience, so I listened carefully. Well, I learned plenty. I didn't sell either of their favorite wines, and it's too dark on our deck at 9:30 p.m. to read a wine list and find the hidden gems. I have work to do and I look forward to doing it for guests who are as opinionated and passionate as myself. I always encourage wine lovers to have their own opinions and to share their excitement. Conversations like this inspire and motivate me. First, I have a passion for wine and find it rewarding to bring people to wine without pretense and rules. Second, I am trying to keep pace with the excellence that our Chef Jeremy McLachlan has achieved with his creativity and execution. I owe it to all of our guests to provide world-class wine to accompany that top flight cuisine they find on their plate. We have been having great success with our flight/taster program at all Salty's this year which encourages our guests to enjoy a three-ounce sample size of two wines chosen because they pair well with the featured entrée. This month we are offering a taster of Rosé and a Pinot Noir to complement our Grilled Halibut with Portobello Mushrooms presented with Creamy Polenta, Truffle-Infused Vinaigrette and Dehydrated Grape Tomatoes. What's next for our wine program? You can be sure it will involve having fun, discovering and sharing favorites. Peruse our wine lists and be sure to make a reservation today. August 2010Save the date Sept. 9 for our second annual Panoramic Pinot Noir celebration.PORTLAND - You're invited to our second annual Panoramic Pinot Noir Celebration on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at 6 p.m. hosted by Salty's Sommelier Matthew Carter. For only $29 per person, enjoy wine tastings from Oregon Pinot producers including Ponzi, Willakenzie, Erath, Dobbes, Sokol Blosser, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Archery Summit, Lange, Van Duzer, Argyle, Vista Hills, Anne Amie and more. Chat with folks from the wineries and learn about the process, passion and perfection that go into each bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir. Salty's Executive Chef Dana Cress will present hors d'oeuvres including Herb Goat Cheese Crostini, Black Cherry Pepper Jam; Grilled Scallops with Garlic Tart & Crispy Prosciutto; Duck Confit, Fried Taro Root & Preserved Lemon-Thyme Gremolata; Artisan Cheeses; Spinach-Artichoke Fondue; Smoked Eggplant & White Bean Purée with Rosemary Sea Salt on Grilled Flat Bread; Balsamic-Braised Fig with Savory Mascarpone; Gruyere & Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms; Grilled Grape Leaves Stuffed with Salmon Mousse; Smoked Tillamook Cheddar & Prawn Fondue. Reservations are highly recommended (must be 21 or older). Cost is $29 per person. Call us today at (503) 505-9986. Hope to see you there! May 2010
With more than 40 microbreweries in the Portland metro area, Salty's on the Columbia, a Portland waterfront restaurant, celebrates their luck in geography by featuring local beers on draft, and several times a year the restaurant partners with a local brewery to create an original dinner paired with craft brews. It doesn't get much more local than Alameda Brewhouse, located on NE Fremont in Portland, a close neighbor to Salty's. On Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. Salty's on the Columbia will welcome their neighbor, Alameda Brewhouse, for a Spring Brewer's Dinner. Head Brewer Carston Haney produces memorable, seasonal beers that have won the Gold Medal at the 2003 GABF and the Silver in 2006 and 2008 in the foreign-style stout category. Salty's Executive Chef Dana Cress will prepare five courses, with the help of Sommelier Matthew Carter to pair Alameda's beers with each dish. Here's the menu. The price is just $65 per person for five courses and six of Alameda's exceptional beers. Please call (503) 288-4444 for reservations today (21 and over only). Seating is limited. Visit alamedabrewhouse.com for more on the Alameda Brewhouse. Visit saltys.com/portland for more on Salty's Portland waterfront restaurant. April 2010 April 2010Don't miss our Portland Panoramic Pinot Gris celebration on Thur., April 22.PORTLAND - Presented by our Portland Sommelier Matthew Carter and Salty's on the Columbia, we invite you to come celebrate our luck in geography! Situated on the banks of the Mighty Columbia, we will present local and amazing Pinot Gris producers, fresh local Northwest seafood and other local backyard ingredients. We bring them together on Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m. for our first ever Panoramic Pinot Gris celebration. If you were here in September for our Panoramic Pinot Noir celebration, you'll know this event is not to be missed. Poured by the winery themselves are wine tastings from Oregon producers including:
The producers will provide Salty's guests with remarkable wine purchase discounts (for one night only). They'll be ready to chat you up about the process, passion and perfection of Oregon Pinot Gris. Last, but not least, you'll be able to nosh on appetizers that pair perfectly with Pinot Gris, like Dungeness crab, smoked duck, trout, cheese and more, courtesy of Salty's Executive Chef Dana Cress. So come sip and savor Pinot Gris for only $29 per person while soaking in the magnificent sights of the mighty Columbia River (we're hoping for a sunset like the one pictured here). Door prizes include Salty's gift cards, Salty's T-shirts, shot glasses, Salty's Blackening Spice, bottles of wine and more. Reservations are highly recommended. Please call us today at (503) 288-4444 (you must be 21 years or older). March 2010Presented by our Portland Sommelier Matthew Carter and Salty's on the Columbia, we invite you to come celebrate our luck in geography! Situated on the banks of the Mighty Columbia, we will present local and amazing Pinot Gris producers, fresh local Northwest seafood and other local backyard ingredients. We bring them together on Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m. for our first ever Panoramic Pinot Gris celebration. If you were here in September for our Panoramic Pinot Noir celebration, you'll know this event is not to be missed. Poured by the winery themselves are wine tastings from ten Oregon producers including:
The producers will provide Salty's guests with remarkable wine purchase discounts (for one night only). They'll be ready to chat you up about the process, passion and perfection of Oregon Pinot Gris. Last, but not least, you'll be able to nosh on appetizers that pair perfectly with Pinot Gris, like Dungeness crab, smoked duck, trout, cheese and more, courtesy of Salty's Executive Chef Dana Cress. So come sip and savor Pinot Gris for only $29 per person while soaking in the magnificent sights of the mighty Columbia River (we're hoping for a sunset like the one pictured here). Door prizes include Salty's gift cards, Salty's T-shirts, shot glasses, Salty's Blackening Spice, bottles of wine and more. The cost is only $29 per person (you must be 21 years or older to attend). Reservations are highly recommended. Please call us today at (503) 288-4444. January 2010Winter brewer's dinner in Portland is with BridgePort Brewing Co.PORTLAND - The specialty beer movement in the Pacific Northwest began in 1984 when Richard and Nancy Ponzi, a local wine-making family, teamed up with brewer Karl Ockert, graduate of the University of California at Davis' Malting and Brewing Sciences program, to establish the 600-barrel Columbia River Brewery. Setting up shop in a three-story, century-old former rope factory (the historic Portland Cordage Company Building), in Portland's industrial NW neighborhood, they founded what is better known today as BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon's Oldest Craft Brewery™, and a pioneer of Oregon State's craft brewing revolution.Today, BridgePort Brewing Company is one of the top specialty brewers in Oregon, crafting over 100,000 barrels per year. BridgePort's emphasis on producing quality and innovative ales has provided it with an international following and numerous awards. Please join us Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. for our winter brewer's dinner with Salty's Chef Dana Cress, Sommelier Matthew Carter and Head Brewmaster Karl Ockert. They will talk about how our dishes for each course are a divine match with each carefully crafted beer. Portland Winter Brewer's Dinner Menu 1st Course 2nd Course 3rd Course 4th Course 5th Course Cost is just $65 per person for five courses and five beers. Call (503) 288-4444 for reservations. Seating is limited. Visit BridgePortBrew.com for more on the BridgePort Brewing Company.
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I was thrilled that our second Portland Cocktail Class in May was filled to the brim! I originally intended to cap it at 35 people, but our guests kept calling so we cracked it open to 50 and still had to turn a few friendly faces away! Don’t worry, we are planning another class Saturday, September 24, for sipping three cocktails paired with snacks complete with your own recipe card to take home, all for only $25. This class will start at 3:00 p.m.
Our Brunch Chef Beth Dean did a smashing job of creating some memorable eats for the event. Our Bartender Sam Dixon (who has spent much time in Hawaii) demonstrated the Lilikoi Margarita, sharing his insider tips for why he prefers Cointreau and a premium tequila. Beth paired this drink with grilled salmon with blood orange vinaigrette. I was up next to demo a classic drink hailing from the southeast, the Sazerac. I exposed myself as a whiskey guy and shared the history of the drink and interesting facts about Pernod and Absinthe. Beth sent out bacon-wrapped dates for this drink that were gobbled up quickly. Last up, I built the Aviation cocktail. I chose Oregon-distilled Aviation gin and learned a bit about Maraschino liqueur. Beth sent us a juniper herb and maraschino cherry foccacia that really was a perfect match for the drink. Read more about our class at 
Please join me on Saturday, May 21, for an entertaining afternoon cocktail class. You’ll get to sip and savor three cocktails that I’ll show you how to recreate in your own bar, and enjoy some tasty bar bites. One of our class offerings, from Salty’s new cocktail menu, highlights a historic recipe and a great story. Born in New Orleans in the 1850s, the Sazerac is now, by law, the official cocktail of the city. Originally made with cognac, it eventually became the quintessential American cocktail when Kentucky rye whiskey was substituted as the key ingredient. We will talk about this change and the events in the European wine industry that lead to this historic choice. The class will also feature the supporting cast in many cocktails—simple syrup, infusion techniques and purées. Come join us and learn to make cocktails like an old pro!
PORTLAND—Why choose Full Sail Brewing Company? They have been specialists in the liquid refreshment arts since 1987 (the same year Salty's on the Columbia opened!), and we love their beer! They are in Hood River just down the Columbia Gorge from us. Please join us in Portland on the Columbia River Thursday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. for a fun, casual evening as we partner up with Full Sail Brewing Co. Our menu is a collaboration of Chef Josh Gibler's inventive cuisine and Beverage Manager Dan More's keen palate for pairing. They will discuss how and why they selected each pairing, and a brewmaster from Full Sail will talk about the beers. Here's your menu for only $65 per person: 