Irish Eyes Will Be Smiling

So, we don't think the luck of the Irish is entirely with us at this moment, but we will be damned if we are not going to cut into some Irish soda bread and pour a finger or two of Whiskey in honor of this year's St. Patrick's Day. It's coming up March 17th -- as it does every year -- and you can bet that area restaurants have a variety of offerings from celebratory foods, a cocktail or two (or three), and thoughtfully thrown activations. You know the drill, as we get the info in we will continue to keep you in the know below ~

Virtual Trivia & Tasting Happy Hour: St. Patty’s Edition
Anarchist Wine Co. is back for another virtual trivia & tasting happy hour, this time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some Luck of the Irish. Join on Wednesday, March 17th at 6:00 p.m. pacific time to compete with your fellow leprechauns for a pot of gold. During the happy hour, you will taste through two wines, their 2019 Rosé Against the Machine (a sassy pink sensation) and 2017 The Philosopher (a luscious Cabernet Sauvignon based blend). Order your Luck of the Irish two-pack by March 8th to slide down rainbows and taste along. $66 per two-pack. Virtual event; anarchistwineco.com

Atlas Brew Works St. Patrick’s Day Offerings
Grab Atlas Brew Works’ solar-powered craft beer for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. On Wednesday, March 17th, the Ivy City location will offer BOGO crowlers for carryout on Wednesday, March 17th. Enjoy $5 Do or Die Irish Stout pints at the Half Street location on Saturday, March 13th, and Wednesday, March 17th. Ivy City: 2052 West Virginia Ave NE #102; Half Street: 1201 Half Street SE #120; www.atlasbrewworks.com.

Best Buns St. Patty’s Day Treats
As everyone embraces all things green on St. Patrick’s Day, Best Buns has struck gold with festive sweets and morning treats. Irish soda bread scones ($2.35) are made daily, and in typical Irish fashion, lather it with salty, rich butter and raspberry jelly to elevate the morning with a palatable push of energy. Savory selections include the traditional Irish soda bread ($3.65), the perfect accompaniment to a hot bowl of soup or hearty stew. Make it your lucky day or someone else’s surprise with a shamrock sugar cookie ($3.40) and St. Patty’s Day cupcakes (3.75). Or, indulge in a sharable sweet with an Irish take on the King Cake ($18). May the troubles be less and the blessings be more this March with the help of these undeniably delectable desserts. Ordering is available on the GAR app or Bestbunsbakerycafe.com, at the Tysons & Shirlington locations. Best Buns Bakery & Cafe: 8051 Leesburg Pike, Vienna VA; Best Buns Bread Company: 4010 Campbell Avenue, Arlington VA; direct.chownow.com  

Luck Of The Irish Online Class
Talk about luck—Cheesetique's next cheese class takes place on St. Patrick's Day. Join the Cheese Lady Jill Erber live to explore the history of Irish cheese making while tasting some very special selections from Irish artisans, along with a fantastic rosé. Your class kit includes five cheeses; gooey cooleeney gortnamona goat brie, sea-infused carrigaline dillish seaweed, tomme-style shepherd's store, washed-rind gubbeen, and light-as-air cashel blue. For pairing, you'll add Sheridan's brown bread crackers and a traditional Crunchie candy bar. Pick up available Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th. Keep the cheeses refrigerated until one hour before the class. The class will be live and virtual at 5:30 p.m. on March 17th. Your ticket includes the access to the virtual class and a class kit that serves two to four people. $59.99 per class kit. Wine available as an add-on for $24.99 per bottle. cheesetique.square.site.

ChiKo And The Dubliner Pub DC Team Up For St. Patrick’s Day
ChiKo is partnering up with their friends at The Dubliner Pub DC for an epic St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Swing by and enjoy Irish Eggs Are Smiling sammie, made with Singers corned beef, green-ish eggs, and fontina on griddled milk bread ($10). Stop by on March 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 4 F Street NW; wtop.com

Colony Grill St. Patrick’s Day Pizza
Clarendon’s new family-friendly tavern will serve a special corned beef & cabbage “Bar Pie” on St. Patrick’s Day. From Friday, March 12th through Wednesday, March 17th, from 11:30 a.m. until closing, the restaurant will pay tribute to its Irish roots by offering its one-of-a-kind, thin-crust pizza topped with corned beef and cabbage. Colony Grill’s signature pizzas are priced at $9.95 with additional toppings priced at $1.75 each. The corned beef & cabbage pizza is priced at $13.45. This pizza special offer applies to dine-in and carryout orders. 2800 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA; colonygrill.com. 

St. Patrick’s Day Doughnuts From District Doughnut
District Doughnut has a special half dozen and a delectable doughnut cake available for the holiday. Enjoy two funfetti, two pot o’ gold (gold vanilla bean glaze), and two Baileys Irish cream doughnuts. You can also celebrate with a Baileys doughnut cake. Both of these ordering options will only be available on March 17th so pre-order today. Multiple Locations; districtdoughnut.com

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Emerald Isle Favorites At Fairmont D.C., Georgetown
You don’t have to be Irish to have St. Patrick’s Day fun at Fairmont Washington, D.C. Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo and his culinary team are serving a menu of Emerald Isle favorites, guaranteed to bring out the Irish in all. Those with the most creative St. Patti’s Day attire will be entered to win prizes. No reservations are necessary to enjoy Fairmont’s Emerald Isle favorites or libations in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The St. Patrick’s Day menu will be served from March 17th through 20th from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the Loggia, Lobby Bar, and Courtyard. 2401 M Street NW; ALLStayWell.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Specials By Fare Well
Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day cookie pack from Fare Well which includes four shamrock cookies, three leprechaun cookies, and three chocolate cake truffles for $15. Pre-order from March 12th to March 17th. This month, Fare Well is offering a heat-at-home shepherd’s pie. Enjoy ground seitan, herbs, and vegetables topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. This heat at home meal is $18 and serves 2 to 3 people. toasttab.com/sticky-fingers-bakery-bistro 
 
St. Patrick’s Day Festive Box From Feast by Nina May
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a festive box from Feast, the local meal delivery service from the team behind Shaw favorite Nina May.  The four-course menu includes Feast Chef Colin McClimans’ take on Irish classic favorites, and includes lamb and Guinness pot pies, potato leek soup, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish apple cake. The box serves two and is priced at $90. All orders must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 14th. The St. Patrick’s Day box will be delivered on March 16th. 1337 11th Street NW; feast-dc.com

St. Patrick’s Day Drinks And Doughnuts From Founding Farmers
Dine-in at a Founding Farmers location and enjoy an Irish Mule (Irish whiskey, house ginger beer, lime, fresh mint syrup) for only $5. You can also order to-go and get one Irish Mule bottle cocktail ($20) and get a second select bottled cocktail half off. Founding Farmers locations will also be offering vanilla buttercream filled Jefferson Donut with green glaze and chocolate cake crumbles, or glazed donuts with green glaze and green sprinkles. This special will be available on March 17th. Multiple Locations; wearefoundingfarmers.com

Georgetown Cupcakes St. Patrick’s Day Dozen
St. Patrick's Dozen includes 12 different flavors such as peanut butter chocolate chip twist, chocolate mint crunch, St. Patrick's chocolate & buttercream, lucky chocolate chip, and more. All the donuts are decorated with an assortment of handmade St. Patrick's Day themed fondant. Each dozen is $38 and will be available March 1st to March 31st for contactless store pick-up, delivery, or nationwide overnight shipping. 3301 M Street NW (Georgetown), 4834 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda MD; georgetowncupcake.com/default.aspx

17 Days of St. Patrick’s Day at Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Guinness Open Gate Brewery invites you to enjoy their 17 Days of St. Patrick’s Day with socially-distant entertainment, special beers, and food pairings. The brewers have melded Irish tradition with American innovation to create special limited-time beer releases for the holiday. The Open Gate Brewery is the only place in the world to try these Baltimore-brewed beers and explore the more than 260 years of the Irish brewer’s history. Some beer highlights include: Irish Breakfast Amber (4.8% ABV), a lower ABV amber ale brewed with Irish Breakfast Tea; Clover Honey Ale (7.0% ABV), made with local clover honey from nearby Apex Bee Co.; and Black Currant Stout (5.5% ABV), a nod to the occasional addition of black currant syrup to stouts in Ireland. Every Thursday to Sunday in March, and March 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 5001 Washington Boulevard, Halethorpe MD; guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com 

St. Patrick’s Day Ice Cream Pies
Try Ice Cream Jubilie’s new serving-size ice cream pies, available in two flavors for St. Patty's Day. Double Stout Caramel (made with local beer from Denizens Brewing) and Minty Grasshopper peppermint ice cream pie. Order individually or two for $16. icecreamjubilee.com

St. Patrick’s Day Specials At Mon Ami Gabi, Reston
Dine-in and enjoy two holiday specials including lamb shepherd’s pie with ground lamb, braised carrots, English peas topped with duchess potatoes ($19.95, plus tax) and the Baileys Pot de Crème with Jameson whipped cream and chocolate shavings ($9.95, plus tax). These limited-time treats are available from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for dine-in only from March 17th to March 21st. 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston Town Center, Reston VA; monamigabi.com

St. Patrick’s Day Provisions
The Neighborhood Provisions Team has put together an at-home bar-food-friendly St. Patrick's Day experience for your enjoyment. The menu features items best consumed with a pint of ale - or a shot of good whiskey. Opt for the three-course St. Patrick’s Day menu ($38 per person) or add-on items like loaded reuben potato skins ($11.99), everything pretzel bites ($11.99), St. Patrick’s Day sugar cookies ($9), and more. Pick up or delivery available on Tuesday, March 16th through Sunday, March 21st. Pre-order available now. Multiple pick up locations. nrgprovisions.com. 

Opaline Bar & Brasserie Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a French Twist
As the saying goes “We’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day”, and Opaline Bar & Brasserie is no exception. From 5:00 until 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17th, enjoy a variety of Irish spirits along with Executive Chef Kevin Lalli’s French-inspired menu. Irish Spirits include Jameson Irish Whiskey ($9), Dublin Drop- Guinness with a shot of Jameson & Bailey’s Irish Cream ($9), Guinness Stout ($5), and Irish Coffee ($9). 806 15th Street NW; 202.730.8701; opalinedc.com.

Luck of the Irish St Paddy's Day Celebration Meal Kit
Wear your St. Patty’s Day green and set the table, and Passionfish Reston will prepare the feast. Menu items include Irish soda bread biscuits with whipped kerrygold butter, Irish seafood chowder, mini lamb Shepherd's pies, corned beef & creamed cabbage, steamed new potatoes with parsley & butter, sticky toffee pudding cake, Bailey's Irish cream chantilly, and more. Orders due Monday, March 15th by 4:00 p.m. Pickup on Wednesday, March 17th between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Offered at $70 per kit and feeds two people. 11960 Democracy Drive, Reston VA; direct.chownow.com

Pinstripes St. Patrick’s Day Promotions 
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Pinstripes with themed drinks and dessert, like the Guinness floats ($8), green beer ($4), and pistachio gelato ($7). pinstripes.com

Put Some Irish In Your Week
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish-style beer and your favorite pizza from Pizza Paradiso. Meal packages all include a mixed six-pack of Irish Style Beer from Great Lakes Brewing Company and Denizens Brewing Co. Two meal packages are available, each including appetizers, pizza, and beer. $55 for a meal for two and $75 for a meal for four. Additionally, Pizzeria Paradiso and Art Works Now are collaborating to bring you a St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour combined with a card making virtual experience for ages 18+. Choose your pizza and beer from Great Lakes Brewing Company and Denizens Brewing Co., plus a happy hour drop-in by Chef Ruth Gresser, demonstrating how to corn beef. Pick up your happy hour package between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. at Pizzeria Paradiso Spring Valley or Pizzeria Paradiso Hyattsville. Clover Card Art kit package options, each including pizza and beer, are $25 or $55. Must be 21 to purchase. giftrocker.com

St. Patrick’s Day Eats From Relish Catering
Eat and be merry with Relish Catering St. Patty’s Day themed appetizers, entrees, sweets & treats. Choose from appetizers like the Guinness-cheddar cheese dip ($19), potato leek soup ($16), corned beef and cabbage sliders ($18), and many more. Entrees include cottage pie ($40, serves four), Irish whiskey glazed salmon ($60, serves four), and other Irish inspired classics. Treat yourself with the lucky charm cereal treats ($2 each), Irish apple cake ($4), homemade Bailey’s ice cream ($10), and more. Orders due Monday, March 15th by 12:00 p.m. Deliveries on Wednesday, March 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. $100 minimum order, plus additional fees for tax and delivery, based on delivery location. 202.294.5327; [email protected].

Samuel Beckett’s St. Patrick’s Day Promotions
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at home with Samuel Beckett’s family style to-go meals that serve six. Additional offerings include a Jameson cocktail kit and signature cocktails such as an Irish Sour, Irish Manhattan, Apple Barrel or St. Patrick’s Pandemic Pick Me Up. All orders must be placed twenty-four hours in advance. On March 17th, celebrate with $4 pints of Guinness from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., or until the first keg is gone. 2800 S Randolph Suite #110, Arlington VA; samuelbecketts.com

Three-Course St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Smoked Corned Beef
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Sloppy Mama’s. Choose from a three-course dinner or smoked corned beef by the pound. First course is an Irish egg, then enjoy smoked brisket shepherd's pie for the main. For dessert, indulge in chocolate Guinness cake with chocolate ganache. Plus, Sloppy Mama’s will have $5 Guinness all day on March 17th. Must pre-order before March 17th. Available for pick-up after 4:00 p.m. on March 17th. $29 per person. 5731 Lee Highway, Arlington VA; 703.269.2718; direct.chownow.com/order

St. Patrick’s Day Specials At Summer House & Stella Barra Pizzeria
Summer House is offering three Irish specials including corned beef sandwich with grain mustard and sauerkraut on marble rye ($16.95, plus tax) and Lucky Charms Krispie Treat ($3.95, plus tax), both items available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery. Looking for something warm? Spice things up with the Summer House Irish coffee with minty green Chantilly cream ($13.00, plus tax); sit and enjoy it or take it to go from March 16th to March 21st. 11825 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda MD; summerhousesm.com
 
Irish Ales At Sweetwater Tavern
This St. Patty’s Day, Sweetwater Tavern is letting the good times flow with growlers to-go of full-flavored brews and award-winning ales. If you’re thirsting for an Irish style beer, the Red Tap Irish Red Ale is available on tap or in a two-liter glass Growler to-go ($18, refill for $9.25-$11.25) from Sweetwater Tavern. The easy-drinking festive pour is malty and fruity with a medium-body for sipping from the top of the morning to midnight. 45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling VA; sweetwatertavern.pub

Wildfire, Tysons St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Platter
Enjoy the corned beef and cabbage plate ($29.99, plus tax) and chocolate stout cake ($8.95, plus tax). These specials will be available for dine-in and carryout from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 16th and from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 17th. 2001 International Drive, McLean VA; wildfirerestaurant.com

Flogging Molly Live Stream From Dublin At 3 Stars Brewing Company
This year there won't be the usual St. Patrick's Day concerts and bar crawls, but Flogging Molly is coming through with a little "normal" entertainment. 3 Stars Brewing Company is putting together appropriate themed food and beer pairings for the occasion. Leave work a little early and show your Irish side on March 17th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservations will guarantee your spot and is preferred, but walk-ins will be accommodated when possible as well. 6400 Chillum Place NW; floggingmollylive.com
 
Virtual Guided Tasting By 3 Stars Brewing Company
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 3 Stars Brewing Company will be hosting a brewer guided virtual tasting. This tasting will be split into two sessions with 4 beers in each session, one focused on sour beers and the other on dark beers. You can choose to attend one or both sessions. Learn about the brewing process and listen to some stories from behind the scenes. Tickets are $25 for the sour ale tasting pack, $30 for the dark ale tasting pack, and $50 for the full experience tasting pack. March 17th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6400 Chillum Place NW; shop.3starsbrewing.com