There are plenty of Irish bars to choose from this St. Patrick’s Day, but if you relish Irish food as much as their beer, try Culhane’s (967 Atlantic Blvd 904-249-9595) The party kicks off Friday, March 14th, with entertainment, an outdoor tent, giveaways and some pipe playing. The featured foods: Cornbeef & Cabbage, Reuben, Shepherd's Pie, Bangers N'Mash & Sausage Rolls
At The Grape in the St. Johns Town Center (10281 Midtown Pkwy 904-642-7111), the new featured menu item is Brie en Croute, brie baked in a rich pastry crust with cranberry, apricot and almond chutney drizzled with a Cabernet syrup. They’ll be holding a wine tasting on Saturday March 15th, from 1- 4 pm, for those who’d like to skip the beer, and taste four wines.
The Grape isn’t the only place busting out wine instead of beer during the weekend before St. Paddy’s. JJ's Bistro (330 Florida A1A N 904-273-7980) will be holding 2005 Release Bordeaux Wine Dinner at 7 pm Friday, March 14th, and Saturday, March 15th. Expect seven courses, including foie gras and monkfish. Call for reservations. $120 a person.
Once upon a time, I thought I was an existentialist, but it turns out I’m an Epicurean. Epicurus was a Greek philosopher who is most often associated with the phrase “Eat, Drink and be Merry, for tomorrow you may die.” He’s often misunderstood as a hedonist, but, like me, he was more of sensualist. The difference is important. It means that he believed in experiencing the pleasures life had to offer, but thought that overindulging had consequences.
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- I'm the food editor for EU Jacksonville. I also write freelance elsewhere.
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