March 15, 2011
It’s time to break out the shamrocks, lucky clovers and any wacky green articles of clothing hidden in your closet. This Thursday, March 17, let your true Irish spirit shine! In downtown Bellevue there are plenty of locations to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day to its fullest, whether your looking for traditional Irish food, the party—or both! Take a look below and let the luck of the Irish guide you to your downtown celebration spot!
520 Bar and Grill
Enjoy a kiss of the Irish at the 520 Bar and Grill! Well maybe not a real kiss, but something that is bound to get your taste buds excited. Throughout the month of March, 520 Bar and Grill will be celebrating their Irish roots. After all, the idea for this local eatery was conceived in none other than the world famous Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland! In homage to Irish tradition, all Irish beer is $4.50 and all Irish Whiskey is $6.00. You’re sure to feel lucky with all these great specials!
Cupcake Royale
Irish tradition doesn’t stop at the confectionary level. Cupcake Royale has crafted up their own version of Irish fare with the Bacon Whiskey Maple Cupcake, March’s Cupcake of the Month. This wonderfully unique creation includes Jameson Irish Whiskey swirled into real maple buttercream and topped with your choice of either pieces of bacon or shamrock sprinkles and organic maple sugar. Add some sweetness to your St. Patrick’s celebration by picking up a box of these today!
LOT No. 3
This St. Patty’s Day, LOT No. 3 is serving up some delicious Irish cuisine! On Thursday, March 17, joining the menu will be real brisket Wagyu corned beef with braised cabbage and potatoes, accompanied by two different mustard blends and a horseradish cream sauce. Another special treat on the menu will be traditional Irish soda bread served with Kelsleydale Irish Butter. Now that’s enough to make any true Irishman’s mouth water!
McCormick and Schmick’s
McCormick and Schmick’s will share a kiss and spread some luck this Thursday because everyone knows it’s lucky to kiss a stranger on St. Patrick’s Day! McCormick’s modern take on traditional Irish bar food includes Corned Beef Sliders for $3.95, Guinness-steamed Shrimp for $7.95 and Guinness-steamed Mussels for $5.95. Drink specials include Guinness draughts, Leprechaun Kiss cocktails (Ketel One Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lemon juice) and Dublin Bulldogs (Bailey’s Irish Cream and Ketel One Vodka, topped with Guinness draught and a dash of Coke).
Munchbar
Add some Vegas to your St. Patty’s Day at downtown Bellevue’s newest hot spot. On Thursday, March 17 Munchbar is all about the green! Guests can look forward to green beer, beads, go-go dancers, leprechauns and much more. Don’t forget to let your true Irish colors show because there will be a $250 cash prize for the guest with the best costume. Don’t miss what is bound to be one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Eastside! The fun begins at 9:30 p.m.
Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub
Looking to celebrate a truly authentic St. Patrick’s Day? Head over to Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub—the only Irish pub in downtown Bellevue! Throughout the day Paddy Coyne’s will serve traditional Irish fare, beginning with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. At noon guests will be treated to the sounds of bagpipes performed by a live musician. Then at 5:00 p.m. The Eastside Firefighters Pipes and Drums will stop by to add to the Irish celebration. At 9:00 p.m. the Whiskey Gaels, a five-piece Celtic band, will take the stage for a live performance. Their infectious enthusiasm is known for bringing a crowd to a full sing-along at every show! Paddy Coyne’s will also host a beer garden in Lincoln Square’s lobby for guests 21 and older.
Rock Bottom Brewery
With an incredible selection of beer, Rock Bottom Brewery always has your need for hops met—and this St. Patrick’s Day is no different! In true Irish spirit, green beer will be served all day long.
Trophy Cupcakes
Trophy’s St. Patrick’s Day favorite is back! Indulge in the Chocolate Guinness Stout Cupcake with Irish Cream Buttercream and a lucky shamrock on top—a treat that any leprechaun would enjoy! Hurry in because this flavor is only lasts through March 14–March 19.
The Spot off Main
If you’ve been to The Spot off Main you know they have a countdown to St. Patrick’s Day posted on the wall. March 17 is one of The Spot’s biggest events of the year! Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for those who want to start the day off in true Irish spirit. At 9:30 p.m., the Beer Pong Competition kicks off, along with drink specials including $7.00 Rolling Rock pitchers, $3.50 Captain Morgan Lime Bites and $3.50 Jose Cuervo Silver. To add some Irish flare to the list, $5.00 Jameson and Ginger, $2.75 Green Bud Light Draft and $4.00 Bud Light 16oz bottles will also be available. All guests will also be automatically entered to win a trip-for-two to Las Vegas! In addition, the guest with the wildest and most festive costume will receive a $50 gift card to The Spot. Now that’s a whole pot o’ gold!
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
If a southwestern take on Irish tradition is what you’re after, you’re in luck! Z’Tejas has you covered all day Thursday, March 17 with their newest cocktail creation, the Irish O’Larry (6th St. Margarita with Midori) for only $3.17.
