St. Patrick's Day

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Arby's Offering "Buy One, Get One Free" Reuben Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day Weekend

​If all of the corned beef and cabbage at all of the St. Patrick's Day parades, festivals, and parties isn't enough to satiate your appetite for beef, you can always make it an Arby's night. The fast food beef emporium is celebrating St. Patrick's Day weekend with an only mildly offensive "Buy One ... More >>

Clematis Street Goes Green With Parades, World's Largest Beer Pong Tournament

​St. Patrick's Day obviously brings out the frat boy in all of us. Though the original Patrick was too busy wrangling snakes to be that much of a party guy, every year on March 17, we make up for it in a big way -- in his name.This St. Paddy's day, Clematis Street in West Palm Beach is closing off ... More >>

Party like the Irish this St. Patrick's Day

​St. Patrick's Day obviously brings out the frat boy in all of us. Though the original Patrick was too busy wrangling snakes to be that much of a party guy, every year on March 17, we make up for it in a big way -- in his name.This St. Paddy's day, Clematis Street in West Palm Beach is closing off ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day at The Village at Gulfstream Park: A Cocktail Recipe and Tons of Corned Beef

​How much food and beer can a crowd pack away on a day like St. Patrick's Day? Kurt Ditzler, general manager for Playwright Irish Pub at the Village at Gulfstream Park puts the estimate fairly high. "We're planning on going through a hundred pounds of corned beef and fifteen cases of potatoes," he ... More >>

Learn to Cook With Beer This Friday at Publix Apron's Cooking School in Boca Raton

​With St. Patrick's Day knocking on the door and the New Times "Original" Beerfest 2012 mere weeks away, we've got beer on the brain. Which is why the "Cooking With Beer" demonstration this Friday night at Publix Apron's Cooking School in Boca Raton sounds so enticing. For $45, you'll get to learn ... More >>

The Hatsume Fair, St. Patrick's Day, and other Food and Drink Events this Week in South Florida

​Green beer, hot sake, and fine wines all will be flowing this week in South Florida, with everything from St. Patrick's Day parties, to the Hatsume Fair 2012, to a wine tasting in Fort Lauderdale on the agenda. There also are a few events catering to the healthy/ethical/meatfree/bunny-hugging sec ... More >>

Four Cliches to Consume on St. Patrick's Day in South Florida

​Pulling on the "Kiss Me, I'm Wasted" T-shirt and a green-and-white striped top hat for St. Patrick's Day won't score you any points for creativity, but on a holiday that's become as mainstream and boozy as this, does it really matter? Hell no. So down those green Jell-O shots and "dance" to Irish ... More >>

Old, Old Panther Euthanized at Palm Beach Zoo

Update, 12:25 p.m.: The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter says it has six panthers in captivity on its website; waiting for a call back to confirm, but it looks like there are some options to check them out in captivity after all.Original post:The only A panther in captivity in South Florida ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day in South Florida: Celebrate With Food and Drink

​St. Patrick's Day is little more than a week away and soon, South Florida will be awash in green beer and cooked cabbage (and the after-effects of said green beer and cabbage). The celebration isn't limited to one day on the calendar; festivals and parades are popping up this weekend to give you ... More >>

Green Day

​St. Patrick's Day is little more than a week away and soon, South Florida will be awash in green beer and cooked cabbage (and the after-effects of said green beer and cabbage). The celebration isn't limited to one day on the calendar; festivals and parades are popping up this weekend to give you ... More >>

Isle Country Jamboree and BBQ Contest, Third-Annual Rib Roundup, and Other Food Events This Week in South Florida

​There is plenty of opportunity to get a meaty meal this week with both a rib contest and a barbecue contest on the South Florida event schedule. For a look at these and other food- and drink-focused events in Broward and Palm Beach this week, read on after the jump.    

My Shamrock-Shake Obsession: When a Food Fixation Doesn't Pay Off

​A few years ago, a roommate and I Netflixed a portion of the first season of Punky Brewster. It was one of those months-later arrivals in which you open the red envelope and stare at the little white sleeve with zero recognition until Ah, yes -- alcohol and the Netflix queue. In a fit of nos ... More >>

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar's Anniversary, Thanksgiving, and Other Events This Week & Weekend in Broward, Palm Beach Counties

​This is a pretty quiet week in terms of food and drink events in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Well, except for that whole Thanksgiving thing that's said to be taking place on Thursday. Maybe you've heard?While the calendars remain pretty sparse this week and through the weekend, there are of ... More >>

The Five Worst Halloween Candies

​Trick-or-treating as a kid was one of the most wildly exciting times of the year. Forget Christmas -- that was all about getting pajamas from Grandma underneath the Christmas tree. Forget St. Patrick's Day, because beer was for grown-ups.  You could even forget about Easter, because being d ... More >>

Food & Drink Events this Weekend in Broward/Palm Beach Counties

And the moment you've been waiting for.​The Clean Plate Charlie team and plenty of South Florida food devotees will spend tonight sipping, sharing, comparing notes, and possibly loosening waistbands at the 4th Annual New Times Pairings event from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Perf ... More >>

Halfway Drunk

And the moment you've been waiting for.​The Clean Plate Charlie team and plenty of South Florida food devotees will spend tonight sipping, sharing, comparing notes, and possibly loosening waistbands at the 4th Annual New Times Pairings event from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Perf ... More >>

Halfway Drunk

And the moment you've been waiting for.​The Clean Plate Charlie team and plenty of South Florida food devotees will spend tonight sipping, sharing, comparing notes, and possibly loosening waistbands at the 4th Annual New Times Pairings event from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Perf ... More >>

Failing to Enshrine a Cleveland Folk Hero in "Kill the Irishman"

And the moment you've been waiting for.​The Clean Plate Charlie team and plenty of South Florida food devotees will spend tonight sipping, sharing, comparing notes, and possibly loosening waistbands at the 4th Annual New Times Pairings event from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Perf ... More >>

Interview with Chef and Owner of Nacho Bizness, Aaron Byers Part I

Nacho Bizness​Aaron Byers did not go to cooking school, nor did he serve a high-level kitchen apprenticeship in Paris. Aaron learned his craft surfing and sailing into tropical and exotic ports. While in these beautiful island countries and sea-drenched cities, Aaron decided to become ... More >>

Worst Spring Break Hordes Found Here

Photo by Ian WitlenYeah, it's fun here. Now leave!​Maybe it's me, but spring break seems to be lasting an inordinately long time this year. Just when you think it's safe to walk around the block for a slice of pizza, you run smack into some spray-tanned co-ed in a wife beater, drinking green beer. ... More >>

Glenn Beck and Allen West Saved America From Japan

​Today marks the one-week anniversary of the day that Glenn Beck saved America from the imperialistic Japanese humility, which briefly threatened our fine standing in the global community. Yes, I'm a week late on this story, but only because many high-priced mental health specialists strongly advi ... More >>

Kiss Versus the Irish: It's a Show That Pits Face Paint Against Pots o' Gold

​Today marks the one-week anniversary of the day that Glenn Beck saved America from the imperialistic Japanese humility, which briefly threatened our fine standing in the global community. Yes, I'm a week late on this story, but only because many high-priced mental health specialists strongly advi ... More >>

Four Booze-Free St. Patrick's Day Drinks to Buy for Your Designated Driver

By admrboltz via Wikipedia CommonsBooze-free doesn't have to mean boring on St. Patrick's Day. ​ We won't patronize you with finger-wagging lectures about the importance of safe and sober driving -- particularly on notoriously boozy holidays like St. Patrick's Day -- but suffice it to say if you'r ... More >>

St. PAW-tty's Day Bash to Benefit Tri-County Humane Society at O'Brian's

Lick me; I'm Irish!​Many St. Patty's Day celebrations end up with people acting like animals, but this is one celebration where the party animals actually have tails!   This Thursday, dress your furry friend in his best green sweater and bring him along to celebrate St. PAW-t ... More >>

How To Make Really Easy Irish Soda Bread

flickr/asphaltbuffetEat me, I'm Irish!​If you want to make something authentically Irish this St. Patrick's Day, try soda bread. It's so easy and literally mixed in minutes (no kneading!). Try this recipe. Seriously. It comes straight from Ireland's Ballymaloe Cookery School  which is run by ... More >>

Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Broward County/ Fort Lauderdale !

google images​Saint Patrick's day brings friends, bands, booze, bagpipers, flashy-green beads, tons of dancing (not excluding the rythmically challenged), Celtic tradition, and satisfying, starchy foods all bundled up into one day, topped up with a heavy dose of  Irish l ... More >>

Q&A With James Gregory, Manager of Maguires Hill 16

Plenty of bars in South Florida want to lay claim to being "authentically Irish." Charlie has been in and out of these places, some of them blaring Top 40 music and flashing lights, others covered in wall-to-wall green. Authentic? Hardly. Maguires Hill 16 is the real deal.  Charlie spoke with ... More >>

Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Palm Beach!

Not sure where to celebrate St. Pat's day this year? Let us help you.... google images​ 

Florida's Loss: Rick Scott's High-Speed Rail Shoot-Down

Art Seitz Wild Art: Congressman Allen West joins a motley collection of local politicians (including fellow Republican Chip LaMarca, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, Charlotte Rodstrom, and Romney Rogers) in Fort Lauderdale for yesterday's St. Patrick's Day festivities. (Photo by Art  ... More >>

Four Things to Drink on St. Patrick's Day Instead of Green Beer

SpaceAgeSage via Creative CommonsMmmm...delicious FD&C Green No. 3. ​Green beer - the defacto and decidedly non-authentic Official Drink of St. Patrick's Day - is the liquid equivalent of shouting "Whoooo!!" when your favorite song comes on in the club: innocent fun, but a little amateurish.Un ... More >>

Five New Ways to Consume Bailey's Irish Cream

St. Patty's Day is right around the corner. Inevitably, there will be a great deal of alcohol consumption. Guinness and Irish whiskey flow freely. But Charlie has always been a big fan of Bailey's on March 17. Sipping it on the rocks gets boring after a couple of glasses, so we're offering you some ... More >>

For Vegetarians: Four Corned-Beef-Free Dishes to Make for St. Patrick's Day

Foxtongue via Creative CommonsIt doesn't have to be this way!​ Irish cuisine isn't really known as being super veg friendly, what with all the adorable, fuzzy lambs that are turned into decidedly less adorable stews and such. Any vegetarian who's ever traveled the Emerald Isle -- or stopped by a S ... More >>

I'm Eating What?! Irish Potatoes

The Irish people have a long and sordid history with their potatoes. In the 1800s, potatoes had a bad rap, associated with the Irish Potato Famine that killed more than 1 million people. Potatoes are standard with nearly every Irish meal: boiled, sliced, or fashioned into a pancake. For the past 1 ... More >>

I'm Eating What?! Schav

Photo by Riki AltmanIs it St. Patty's Day yet? Nope? Then why are we sucking down leprechaun juice?​As promised in the last blog, we tackled schav, a sorrel soup popular with Eastern ​Europeans, in the interest of science. Plus we had heard the stuff is enjoyed by Jewish folks and, it being ... More >>

Professional Eaters Descend Upon South Florida for the Great Pickle Battle

Photo by Riki AltmanIs it St. Patty's Day yet? Nope? Then why are we sucking down leprechaun juice?​As promised in the last blog, we tackled schav, a sorrel soup popular with Eastern ​Europeans, in the interest of science. Plus we had heard the stuff is enjoyed by Jewish folks and, it being ... More >>

Lucky You - It's an Extended Irish Weekend!

Photo by Riki AltmanIs it St. Patty's Day yet? Nope? Then why are we sucking down leprechaun juice?​As promised in the last blog, we tackled schav, a sorrel soup popular with Eastern ​Europeans, in the interest of science. Plus we had heard the stuff is enjoyed by Jewish folks and, it being ... More >>

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