Your Lucky Charm for St. Patrick's Day!

March 15, 2019

St. Patrick's Day is THIS weekend, which means that people will be flocking to their local pubs and Irish restaurants to flaunt their green and look for a pot of gold at the end of a “rainbrew”. Many restaurants add fun St. Patrick’s Day themed foods to their menu for this lucky holiday, so we thought we’d take a look at some authentic Irish foods that are enjoyed during this fun holiday.

Irish Fare For St. Patrick's Day

While many items that are served on St. Patrick’s Day in the US are actually Irish-American fare, they are still traditional, delicious, and a fun way to spruce up a menu. Here are some fun St. Patrick’s Day favorites as well as a few new/fun ideas - will you be featuring any of these in your restaurant?

Corned Beef & Cabbage
Irish Soda Bread
Shepherd’s Pie Potato Bowls
Irish Stew
Sauteed Cabbage
Shepherd's Pie
Colcannon
St. Patrick’s Day Spinach Pancakes & Corned Beef Hash
Irish Guinness Brown Bread
Irish Coffee
Beef Potpies with Cheddar Stout Crust
Corned-Beef & Cabbage Pizza
Corned Beef & Cabbage Rolls
Irish Cream Jelly Shots
Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs

Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day to Share at the Bar

Chances are, that your bartenders are going to be busy this weekend! Here are some fun facts about this Irish holiday that could be fun for conversation starters and small talk.

Green or Blue?
Saint Patrick himself would be getting pinched on this holiday. His color was “Saint Patrick’s blue,” a lighter shade. The color green became popular because it was linked to Irish independence in the late 18th century.

He Was British
While Saint Patrick made his mark by introducing Christianity to Ireland, he wasn’t Irish. He was actually born to Roman parents in Scotland or Wales in the late fourth century.

This Holiday Is a BIG Deal In IrelandIt's no surprise that this holiday is widely celebrated in Ireland. It's a National holiday in both Ireland and Northern Irland.

A Dry Holiday?
For most of the 20th century, Saint Patrick's Day was considered a strictly religious holiday in Ireland, which meant that the nation’s pubs were closed for business on March 17th.

Why Shamrocks?
The shamrock because associated with Saint Patrick because according to Irish legend, the saint used the three-leafed plant as a metaphor when introducing Christianity to Ireland.

Corned Beef Doesn't Have Corn
Corned beef and cabbage is a staple here in the US for St. Patricks Day, but it really has nothing to do with grain corn. It's actually a nod to the large grains of salt that were historically used to cure meats, which were known as “corns.”

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Fast Fix!

We hope that this weekend fill your Missouri restaurant with luck. May your ovens never break down and your beer taps continually flow. Of course, if you do find that your Missouri commercial kitchen needs repairs, don’t forget about Fast Fix LLC. We offer emergency repair services, and we would be honored to help you out! Think of us as your lucky charm ;).