March 16, 2022 – With St. Patrick’s Day arriving tomorrow (March 17), we’ve assembled a short-list of beloved locales for holiday-inspired dishes, libations and events. From a 21 Day Dry Aged Burger topped with Irish Cheddar and Irish Back Bacon, to a cocktail class with everyone’s favorite Irish stout, Guinness, Urban Farmer, Art in the Age, Patchwork, Red Owl Tavern, The Twisted Tail and The Dutch are pulling out all the stops.
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This St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), Urban Farmer, the rural-chic farm-to-table mainstay located in historic Logan Square, is serving up a very special 21 Day Dry Aged Burger, comprised of ingredients guaranteed to make even the most seasoned foodies salivate; ringing in at $22, this burger is built with Irish cheddar, Irish back bacon, onions caramelized in nitro stout, a fried egg and stone ground mustard, enveloped in a brioche bun and served with a side of pickled cabbage. To quench thirst, Urban Farmer’s lead bartender Daniel Watson will be delivering a refreshing Jameson-based cocktail, cheekily named Mother’s Little Helper, garnished gracefully with a blackberry wrapped in a mint leaf, priced at $13. For those with a more Philadelphian sensibility, the bar will also offer a $15Citywide special – a pint of O’Hara’s Irish Stout accompanied by a shot of Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey.
Urban Farmer – 1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 215.963.2788 | www.urbanfarmersteakhouse.com/
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Art in the Age, Old City’s premier bar and tasting room, expansive home bar supply and bottle shop is bringing an old favorite to their mixing classroom of unique local spirits. On Thursday, March 17 at 7 PM, Art in the Age is hosting A Very St. Paddy’s Day Cocktail Workshop featuring cocktails made with everyone’s favorite Irish stout: Guinness! Tickets are $45 each and include access to hands-on instruction on creating two custom cocktails, both highlighting Guinness as a key ingredient. A same-day 10% discount for retail purchases is also included in admission.
Art in the Age – 116 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.922.2600 | www.artintheage.com
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Patchwork, a lively restaurant and bar nestled in the recently launched Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia hotel, focuses on New American cuisine strongly influenced by Philadelphian culture. From Saturday, March 13 through Thursday, March 17, Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden is incorporating St. Patrick’s themed menu items – a Traditional Irish Breakfast ringing in at $18, a hearty breakfast platter built with eggs, chicken sausage, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, served with a side Irish soda bread, and Guinness Braised Short Ribs, slowly cooked to perfection and accompanied by Irish grits and braised cabbage, priced at $26. The Patchwork bar will also be serving $16 Patchwork Paddy Irish Coffee cocktails all day.
Patchwork – 1620 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 215.985.1234 | www.patchworkphilly.com
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Red Owl Tavern, the modern American restaurant and bar situated across from historic Independence Hall, is coming in hot with two signature cocktails in honor of St. Patrick. The Dublin Old Fashioned features the very special Jameson Stout Finished Irish Whiskey, a whiskey aged in craft beer-seasoned barrels with a mild taste of hops and cocoa beans, bolstered by Guinness Demerara Syrup, bitters, and garnished with an orange twist. For fans of clear spirits and refreshing flavors, The Clover Club calls on raspberry-infused gin, mint syrup, lemon juice, egg white, dry vermouth, and Peychaud’s bitters to deliver a pleasant contrast to the otherwise whiskey-forward approaches to St. Paddy’s.
Red Owl Tavern – 433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.923.2267 | www.redowltavern.com
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The Twisted Tail, a stylish Southern-inspired contemporary American restaurant, bar and live music venue in the heart of Philadelphia’s Headhouse Square district, is taking a slightly different approach to St. Patrick’s. In lieu of focusing directly on Irish whiskey, The Twisted Tail is spotlighting an Irish whiskey barrel-aged beer. Hailing from Carrig Brewing Co, based in Leitrim, Ireland, Cael and Crede is an amber ale that is distinctly Irish, its unforgettable flavor derived from its aging in genuine Irish Whiskey oak barrels. Using locally sourced Irish malts and the purest water from the river Shannon, Cael and Crede’s remarkable taste boasts rich toffee with a creamy oak and dry whiskey finish. Cael and Crede
The Twisted Tail – 509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | 215.558.2471 | www.thetwistedtail.com/
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At The Dutch, Executive Chef Kevin Watters is offering a special Corned Beef and Cabbage ($26) for dinner on Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17 in addition to a robust selection of new dinner fare such as Fish and Chips ($25) with skate and malt tartare, Steak Frites ($29) with kale and chimichurri), and Zucchini Noodle Primavera ($22) with seasonal vegetables, garlic, and parmesan. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, imbibers can pair their Corned Beef & Cabbage with a spirited Irish Espresso ‘Tini ($10) composed of Jameson Whiskey and Laphroaig — available for sipping all week long.
Those continuing the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 18 can enjoy a bountiful brunch at The Dutch complete with a Corned Beef Hash ($20) served with two sunny side up eggs and house-made potatoes, and traditional Irish Coffee ($10) utilizing local purveyor Rival Bros. Coffee.
The Dutch – 1537 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | 215.551.5000 | www.thedutchphilly.com
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Wishing everyone a fun and safe St.Paddy’s celebration!
Cael & Crede at The Twsted Tail
Sláinte!
Lex Nemchenko