All Eyes (Not Just Irish) Will Be Smiling

The luck of the Irish is back and we are ready 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 is coming up on 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 created activations. You know the drill, as we get the info in we will continue to keep you in the know below ~

Saint Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Chef Jenn Crovato will be serving a Going Green Breakfast at 1310 Kitchen and Bar. Get excited to enjoy menu options like eggs benedict, a super green breakfast bowl, Mulligan beef stew, Shamrock Irish bread, and more. The Guinness Stout has also been transformed into a Guinness Ice Cream Float for the celebration. 1310 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202.333.8232; 1310kitchendc.com 

St. Paddy’s Pick-Me-Up at Bayou Bakery
After all the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, Bayou Bakery, Coffee, Bar, and Eatery has the perfect pick-me-up on their coffee menu: Irish Channel Au Lait with Irish cream liquer and cinnamon. This festive drink costs $14. 1515 North Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA; 703.243.2410; bayoubakeryva.com

Boundary Stone St. Patrick’s Day
On March 17th, Executive Chef David Bacot of Boundary Stone will have three St. Patrick’s Day specials on the menu for the holiday. Enjoy classic corned beef and cabbage Wellington, with house-cured corned beef and beer-braised cabbage, puff pastry, roasted Thumbelina carrots, tri-colored potatoes, and whole grain mustard cream sauce; corned beef and cabbage spring rolls; and bangers and mash with Schaller and Weber Irish pork sausages, caramelized onion & mushroom Guinness gravy, mashed potatoes, and English peas. For dessert, a Guinness chocolate sponge cake with mint buttercream and chocolate batons. Of course, the bar will have Guinness on tap (per usual), along with Six Nations Rugby matches for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Boundary Stone will open at 12:00 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day with its regular dinner menu, as well. 116 Rhode Island Avenue NW; boundarystonedc.com

Cheesetique Online Class: Irish Artisans
It must be the luck 'o the Irish that this class falls on St. Patrick's Day. Join Cheese Lady Jill Erber to learn about the history—and current landscape—of Irish cheesemaking while tasting five artisan cheeses and a perfectly-paired Irish Red Ale. Your class kit will serve two to four people and include buttery Cooleeney Dúnbarra Peppered Farmstead Brie (pasteurized cow), earthy, mellow Mossfield (pasteurized cow), aged Durrus Dunmanus (raw cow), super-rare Oak-Smoked Gubben (pasteurized cow), and delicately pungent Milleens (pasteurized cow). The cheeses will be accompanied by a mini loaf of Chef Natasha's Homemade Irish Soda Bread and traditional Irish accompaniment, Ballymaloe tomato & sultana relish. The paired beer is the O'Hara's Irish Red Ale, whose caramel notes, effervescence, and acidity make it an ideal accent. Irish Red Ale has been made in Ireland since 1702 and is a delicious tradition indeed. This ale comes in a four-pack of 11.2 ounce bottles and is available as an add-on for $16.99. $59.99 per class kit. Class kits are available for shipping and local pick up. Order for shipping by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th. This virtual class will take place on March 17th, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. EST. cheesetique/online-class-irish-artisans 

Irish Comfort Meal from Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Group
Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Group will be offering a comfort meal to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, available for pick-up and delivery only on Wednesday, March 16th. You can choose between a hearty Guinness beef stew or Irish whiskey-honey glazed salmon. Also included with the meal is bacon mashed potatoes, pub salad, St. Paddy’s cupcakes, and more. An Irish Mule kit is also available to add to meals for $12 per kit. All orders must be placed by Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 p.m. 3201 New Mexico Avenue; 2201 M Street NW; chefgeoff.com

Colony Grill’s Specialty Saint Patrick’s Day Pizza
From Monday, March 14th through Friday, March 18th, Colony Grill will be paying tribute to its Irish roots by offering its one-of-a-kind, thin-crust pizza topped with cheese, julienne-style cabbage, tender corned beef, and a mixture of Dijon mustard and hot oil. This specialty Saint Patrick’s day pizza is priced at $13.45 and is available for dine-in and carry-out; 2800 Clarendon Boulevard #850, Arlington, VA; 703.682.8300; For more information, visit their website here.

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities at The Dubliner
On Thursday, March 17th, Irish Pub, The Dubliner, will be celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day and their 48th anniversary with drink specials and live music all day. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and there will be a $10 cover per person. Enjoy forty-eight cent Guinness pints, live Irish music all day, lunch and dinner options, four indoor bars, and two outdoor bars. 4 F Street NW; 202.737.3773; dublinerdc.com

Fado Irish Pub and Hi-Lawn St. Patrick’s Day Rooftop Celebration
From Wednesday, March 2nd until Saturday, March 19th, Hi-Lawn, the rooftop bar above Union Market, and Fado Irish Pub are collaborating to bring a 2-week St. Patrick’s Day celebration to D.C.. Each day, guests can enjoy something different from Irish dancing, bagpipers, live music, rugby viewing, and much more. Regular admission tickets cost $20.00 and V.I.P. tickets cost $75.00; 1309 5th Street NE; To purchase tickets, click here. 

Celebrate the Irish Way at the Fairmont
On Thursday, March 17th, Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo and his team will be serving a special menu for Saint Patrick’s Day of Emerald Isle favorites from 2:00 until 10:00 p.m. in the Loggia and Lobby Bar. Menu items include The Clover Flatbread, Cast Iron Shepherd’s Pie, and Green Beer. No reservations necessary. 2401 M Street NW; 202.457.5019; fairmont.com/washington/

Who’s Your Paddy?
D.C. Cocktail Queen Gina Chersevani will celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day holiday with a Who’s Your Paddy celebration pop-up all day and night at Last Call Bar. Starting at 9:00 a.m., enjoy free morning meals. Dishes include bangers and eggs, Buffalo and Bergen bagels, fried potatoes, and more. Beverages to keep you going all day include Jameson iced Irish coffee ($8), Guinness and Guinness Blond ($5 per pint), gold and green jello shots ($5 for 2), and more. 1301-A 4th Street NW; 202.543.2051; lastcallbardc.com 

ShamRock ‘N Roll Event at The Lot
On Saturday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m., The Lot will be hosting their ShamRock ‘N Roll event. This event will feature live entertainment, multiple bars, and food trucks. Guests can also get excited for party favors, drink specials, jello shots, and more at this ages 21+ event; 3217 10th Street North, Arlington, VA; 571.237.3614; Tickets are free when you RSVP here.

Saint Patrick’s Meals from Mon Ami Gabi Reston
From Thursday, March 17th until Friday, March 18th, Mon Ami Gabi will be offering two Saint Patrick’s Day-inspired specials available for dine-in only. Guests can enjoy Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with ground lamb, braised carrots, and English peas topped with duchess potatoes and Bailey’s Pot de Creme with Jameson whipped creme and chocolate shavings; 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA; 703.707.0233; For reservations click here. 

NRG Provisions’ St. Patrick’s Day Offerings
Available for next day pick-up or delivery from Tuesday, March 1st through Tuesday, March 17th, NRG Provisions has concocted a variety of tasty offerings to help celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Some options available to order include loaded reuben potato skins, shepherd’s pie, corned beef, and cabbage, and more. Multiple pick-up locations available. nrgprovisions.com/st-patricks

Sloppy Mama’s BBQ Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Sloppy Mama’s BBQ. Guests can choose from their 3-course dinner or smoked corn beef by the pound. They will also have $5.00 Guinness all day. Pre-order begins Friday, March 11th and all orders must be placed by Thursday, March 17th; 5731 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA; 703.269.2718; For more information, visit their website here.

Irish Cocktails at Suburbia
At the popular drinks destination, Suburbia, – housed in a vintage airstream trailer – Chersevani has been inspired for years from her visits to the cocktail capital, New Orleans, and her favorite Irish bar, the Erin Rose, where the city’s Irish roots run far and deep in the Irish Channel. The Wild Erin Rose cocktail is a Frozen Irish Coffee topped with a Chartreuse Float. The fanfare found one those neighborhood streets is coming to this corner of Union Market – traditional handmade white and green paper carnations are being flown in to be given to those as a token of appreciation for celebrating at Suburbia. 1309 5th Street NE; suburbiabar.com

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with Summer House
From Thursday, March 17th until Sunday, March 20th, Summer House in North Bethesda will be offering three holiday classics for Saint Paddy’s Day available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery. Offerings include Corned Beef Sandwich with grain mustard, Lucky Charms Crispy Treat, and Summer House Irish Coffee with minty green Chantilly cream; 11825 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD; 301.881.2381; To make a reservation, click here. To order carryout and delivery, click here.

A Tropical Irish Celebration
Step over the Bonnie waters to the Wharf and don something, old or new, in the most fitting of hue, as the drinks will be flowing in the customary green. Not only do these drinks represent the favored color for the holiday, but for Todd Thrasher of Tiki TNT, it resonates with the crystal green, ocean waters of his formative years as a scuba instructor. Wet Money says it all – tequila blanco, vodka, blue curacao, and passion fruit, all soaked in salty green water. Taking it to the next level - F***, F***, F*** - made with Thrasher’s white rum, calvados, blue curacao, pineapple, and ginger beer. 1120 Maine Avenue SW; tikitnt.com

Ireland at the Wharf Festival
Celebrate all things Irish with The Wharf and Kirwan’s Irish Pub. The Wharf, Washington, DC’s remarkable waterfront neighborhood, and Kirwan’s Irish Pub are excited to celebrate all things Irish at Ireland at The Wharf. During the festival, you can thrill to the sound of bagpipers, listen to live music from 19th Street Band, Danny Burns and the Ben-David band on the main stage, watch authentic Irish dance performances from the Boyle School of Irish Dance, and lift a pint in the Guinness beer garden on District Pier. The event is free to the public and all ages are welcome; guests must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Saturday, March 19th, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. District Pier at The Wharf; 101 District Square SW; wharfdc.com/ireland-at-the-wharf

Wildfire Tysons St. Paddy’s Day Inspired Menu
On Friday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m., Wildfire Tysons will be offering a four-course St. Paddy’s Day inspired menu with cocktail pairings for dine-in only. The menu costs $105.00 per person. Guests must call the restaurant to book a reservation; 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA; 703.442.9110; To view the full St. Paddy’s Day menu, click here.