Category Archives: People

Happy Arts Hour

Join us on Monday, April 22nd for the inaugural kick-off of Arts Council of Kern’s “Happy Arts Hour” Featuring new works by Liz Sherwyn 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM UPDATE:  Now Free to Arts Council members! You can become a member of the Arts Council at the door! $15 for non-members Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and [...]

Artist Reception for Yvonne Cavanagh

Benefiting  “Art for Healing” Join us for complimentary appetizers as we unveil new works by local artist Yvonne Cavanagh.   BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. – On Monday, November 12th, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Valentien Restaurant and Wine Bar will host an Artist’s Reception for Yvonne Cavanagh.  Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served.   Ms. [...]

Why is our coffee so good?

In our community Jeramy with Randy Martin at Covenant Coffee Many of our guests inquire about our coffee.  Why does it taste so good? Where do you buy your beans?  Well, the answer is easy.  We support a local coffee company and you can too!  Covenant Coffee is our go-to for delectable beans, all roasted [...]

“Textures of Place”

Join us for an artist reception, featuring Claire Putney and her body of work “Textures of Place” We are thrilled to have Claire’s work hanging on our walls, and would like to invite you to a reception honoring Claire. Complimentary appetizers will be served. The reception is on Monday, May 21st from 5:00 PM – [...]

All The News That’s New

As of late, it seems our world of wine has been seemingly intertwined with the Art World. Fundraising for a Local Treasure Last week we poured wine at a very successful fundraiser for the Bakersfield Museum of Art.  If you have never been to  BMOA or it’s just been awhile, you owe yourself a visit.  [...]

Joey Tensley at Valentien

Named one of Santa Barbara County’s Syrah Superstars.  Joey’s wines are consistently high-scoring, excellent review garnering, treats for the palate. An interesting fact about Joey, is that he is a Bakersfield native.  Growing up he knew he wanted to work in the wine industry. Unusual for a Kern County kid? Perhaps, but Joey has proved [...]

Gentle Guitar Will Soothe Your Soul

Every Thursday and Friday this late winter and early spring,  come in and hear Mauro strumming his original music, as well as singing a few classics styled in his own spectacular way. Sit at the bar with a glass of wine, enjoy an appetizer or two, or reserve a table on the dining floor.  Either [...]

MONDAY DECEMBER 5th 5pm-7pm Eviston Artist Reception benefiting CASA Kern County and Global Family

Opening Reception “Paper Play” Join us at Valentien Restaurant on Monday, December 5th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. On display will be new works by Brent Eviston. Brent will be donating a percent of proceeds from all sales to CASA and Global Family. In addition, Kern Community Foundation will be offering a matching grant for all [...]

Tune in to KBFX to see Valentien Cooking with Cambi!

Looking for an answer on what to do with all of your pumpkins? On Wednesday, October 26th  the Valentien Kitchen will welcome Cambi Brown from Eyewitness News KBFX Mornings. We will be cooking up four different pumpkin dishes! Tune in from 7:00 am to 9:00 am to KBFX Fox 58    

Everything is coming up Daisy!

Just in her early twenties, Daisy is taking a full course load at school, and works not only at Valentien, but at a  department store as well. Daisy who claims she is happy “pretty much all of the time,” has become an integral part of the Valentien kitchen.  Daisy has proven herself in several different [...]

Meet Mauro!

Mauro sings a lovely song Come in this weekend to see Mauro! Subscribe to our email list to learn more about this interesting man. He’s a Mason, a Musician, and a Scratch Golfer!

Our Resident Adventure Seeker

In this week’s ‘Getting To Know’ section we introduce to you one of our waiters, Preston. Preston moved to Bakersfield not long ago to be closer to his girlfriend. She has since become his fiancée.  So it seems as if the move was a good choice. Preston worked in the restaurant business in Monterey as [...]

Meet Matt aka Server 6

If you’ve been dining at Valentien, for any length of time, chances are you’ve met Matt. Matt has worked at Valentien since 2006. While Matt truly enjoys the restaurant business, he hopes to someday work in Law Enforcement. Matt decided long ago, that waiting tables was a good way to get his bills paid, cover [...]

Blake and Jake

No Relation! You may have met Blake, as she works in, what we in the business refer to as, The Front of the House. Jake as a “Back of the House” is a little more elusive. Blake first started working in the ‘biz’ while living in Monterey. She tells us that with so many great [...]