St. Patrick’s Day 2025 is upon us, turning our attention to shamrocks, binge drinking, and the perceived luck of the Irish; famine, civil war, and subjugation by the English notwithstanding, The holiday is celebrated on March 17, the ordained feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who may or may not have … Read more
Sex, drugs and … Guinness? Nobody loves a drink more than the Irish — except, perhaps, unruly New Yorkers when they’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Big Apple bartenders brace for drunken debauchery every March 17 when crowds cram into Irish establishments to mark the occasion with a pint or 10. This year, Paddy’s Day falls … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day holiday menus often include the traditional corned beef and cabbage meal. Despite the calories and fat content, some nutritional experts say there may be certain health benefits to this savory dish. “With any special meal and holiday such as St. Patrick’s Day, we should not deny ourselves these delicious meals,” Karina Chiddo, a … Read more