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Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's in that paper bag? At new 6th Ave tavern, an Irish drinking snack sensation
A new Irish-inspired bar and restaurant opened on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue just in time for St. Patrick's Day. After a few soft-open days last week, Kingfisher and Rye Tavern officially debuted on Monday, welcoming a steady stream of revelers and neighbors seeking a pint of Guinness and a nip of Jameson, or just momentary refuge from the worries of today and every day. From the kitchen emerged several paper bags on plates with a ramekin of curried sauce on the side. A paper bag, you ask? As they were finalizing menu details in February, owners Michael Gruber, previously of Edison City, and Craig Moore, best known in the area for the late Copper Door in the Stadium District, teased a mystery dish 'that involves a bit of theater.' I frenetically Googled phrases like 'classic Irish pub food with theatrical presentation' and discovered the carvery, a British buffet of carved meats and accompaniments that has something of a spotty reputation. While I would not dismiss an improved version of this '70s-era tradition, the paper bag is much more fun. The Irish spice bag is a modern invention, purportedly at a specific Chinese restaurant in Dublin, although some argue it was in a rural town southeast of the capital. (Irish Chinese food, the marriage of starchy staples like fries and fried chicken balls with fried rice and sauces, is taking a star turn thanks to YouTube and TikTok reviews explaining the trend to a bewildered global audience.) The paper bag entered the chat circa 2010, according to Just Eat, a major food-delivery platform in the United Kingdom. At its most basic, the spice bag ($15.99) is drinking food. At Kingfisher and Rye, that translates to pub fries, bite-sized chicken nugs, grilled onions and bell peppers, all seasoned with salt and pepper, a shake of sugar and five-spice, usually a combination of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, fennel and Sichuan peppercorns or chilies. Choose between curry or sweet-and-sour sauce, or don't and get both. The menu instructs you to 'shake the bag and dump it,' but it's not necessarily uncouth to leave the sauce on the side and dip. Take the bag on your bar crawl or shake and share with the table. The plate of pickled vegetables ($8.99) — beets, asparagus, cauliflower, peppers, carrots, artichokes on a bed of arugula — is generous enough to share with a crowd. Other light bites include a Caesar, roasted lemony Brussels sprouts and a house hummus with pita. Shareable snacks range from spiced nuts and pretzel sticks with beer cheese to a plate of chips (as in fries) and wings with sauce options like Korean BBQ, honey chipotle, garlic butter and curry. Sandwiches include a BLT, breaded chicken cutlet with lemon-caper sauce, 'The Bourdain' with mortadella, provolone and pistachios on a Kaiser roll, and a butternut squash grilled cheese with quince, a tart and somewhat bitter fruit that makes a lovely little jam. A quad of burgers offers a classic iteration as well as one with mushrooms and another with a green peppercorn aioli and goat cheese. Find the spice bag as well as beer-battered haddock, chips and mushy peas under 'mains,' which also includes two stews (one that's vegan, made with mushrooms, lentils and a Belgian beer broth), chicken croquettes and five-cheese mac. The woodwork of the former Crown Bar, which closed in December after owner Bob Jensen sold the business to Gruber and Moore, shines against the new forest-green wallpaper in the bar area and the golden hues of the dining room with table service. Outside of the requisite Guinness, the six-tap draft system is pouring local brews, the cocktail menu leans classic, and the bar is stacked with American whiskeys and friends from across the pond. Events are already underway, including Tuesday trivia, with additional ideas en route all in an effort to make Kingfisher and Rye a neighborhood pub with daily hours for lunch, dinner and drinks well into the evening. ▪ 2705 6th Ave., Tacoma, ▪ Planned Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sunday TBD ▪ Details: new neighborhood pub with full bar plus sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips, Irish fare and apps
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pregnant Kylie Kelce Is Drinking for 2 as She Downs a Keg of Liquid Death in Hilarious New Ad
Kylie Kelce is throwing back a few cold ones — of canned water. In a hilarious new ad for the canned water company Liquid Death, the pregnant podcaster, 32, can be seen drinking out of a can at a bar as a woman at the other end of the counter asks, "Kylie Kelce, are you drinking?" "I've had so many of these today," Kelce responds, holding up the canned water. "I wish they would make a huge —" Kelce gets cut off as a huge keg of Liquid Death canned water slides down the counter and a vaguely Irish-inspired song begins playing. "Kegs for pregs, you're drinking for two!" the song sings. "Kegs for pregs, so throw back a few!" Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Pregnant Kylie Kelce Shares Her Biggest Piece of Mom Advice Ahead of Welcoming Baby No. 4 The song plays over clips of pregnant woman drinking pints of Liquid Death and a bouncer checking IDs, which end up just being sonogram images of babies. "That's right pregs! Liquid Death is taking my favorite water from actual mountains and putting it in a limited edition keg. All for me and my unborn child!" Kelce jokes. "Drink up!" Pregnant woman can then be seen giving each other belly bumps as one goes, "Oh my god, your water just broke!" "Whoopsies!" another says, picking up a spilled can of Liquid Death as everyone laughs. At the end of the ad, Kelce gets pulled over as she drives home from the bar. "Why yes officer, I have been drinking," she says, holding up a keg of Liquid Death. "For two!" Kylie, who is currently pregnant with her fourth baby, shares her daughters Bennett, 2, Elliotte, 3, and Wyatt, 5, with husband Jason Kelce. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylie (McDevitt) Kelce (@kykelce) Kylie first announced her exciting pregnancy news in November, sharing the news in an Instagrampost. "I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister," Kylie wrote in the Instagram caption. "At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️" In the adorable snapshot, each girl donned matching sweaters with "big sister" embroidered on them. The three girls showed a range of emotions, with Wyatt looking on in disbelief as she cupped her hands to her head. Elliotte smiled wide for the camera, while Bennett was pictured crying. Read the original article on People
Chicago Tribune
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Lake Bluff St. Patrick's Day Parade tradition not deterred by snow showers on Sunday
Sunday's snow showers didn't dampen the spirit of the 7th Annual Lake Bluff St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Lake Bluff. This small but mighty Celtic celebration featured a community parade with marchers, bagpipers, and Irish dancers, all gathering at the Gazebo on the Village Green at noon, before marching through Lake Bluff's downtown business district, and then gathering post-parade at Lake Bluff Brewing Company, at 16 East Scranton Avenue. Veronica Lilja Brugioni, parade coordinator and owner of the O'Hare School of Irish Dance in Lake Bluff, says this festive tradition was started in 2019, by Lake Bluff resident, David Forlow. 'There are a lot of Irish people in our area, and the celebration of Irish heritage is huge in Chicago and Milwaukee, which are both hubs for St. Patrick's Day festivals,' Brugioni said. 'Lake Bluff is a small town with a lot of spirit, located virtually in between those two cities, so it made sense for us to find a way to celebrate, locally,' Brugioni added. According to Brugioni, there are many dedicated families affiliated with the O'Hare School of Irish Dance, parents of step dancers and others, who are great supporters of our performances and who personally identify with Irish dance and Irish music. The growing community has become a spinoff from that group. Brugioni says Irish dance is often a tradition that gets passed down from generation to generation. 'My 93-year-old grandmother is originally from County Carlow, Ireland, I am her namesake, and she is the reason that I got started in Irish dance in the first place,' Brugioni said. Kathleen Doetsch of Lake Bluff attended Saturday with family. 'This is a great Irish-inspired event close to home, and a great opportunity to support our local step dancers,' Doetsch said. Parade founders, Christian Erzinger and David Forlow, say they have been Lake Bluff residents and friends for years. 'This is an example of a typical Lake Bluff event, it starts with an idea and then keeps on growing from there,' Erzinger said. 'We had only five participants at the first parade, we marched around the block and then had a beer, and that was the beginning of it all,' Forlow said. 'It was a fun tradition to get started here, and convenient for those who weren't interested in making the trip into the city,' Forlow added. Organizers say, that from that first parade, the event has grown to become a celebration that includes performances by students from the O'Hare School of Irish Dance and a bagpiper provided by Chicalba Bagpiping Services. This year's parade was followed by a celebration at Lake Bluff Brewing Company with O'Hare School of Irish Dance performances to traditional Irish music, 'Tell Me Ma,' 'St. Patrick's Day' and 'Riverdance.' Bagpipe music was provided by Dave Johnston of Chicalba Bagpiping Services. Mike Dorneker, Lake Bluff Brewing Company's brewer and owner, said this month they celebrate their 15th year in Lake Bluff. 'We are proud that we have become a gathering place for the community, and thank O'Hare School of Irish Dance for solidifying today's celebration with such a wonderful performance in the Irish tradition,' Dorneker said. Lake Bluff resident Anthony Mastracchio attended Sunday. 'My kids are involved in Irish step dancing, which gives me an excellent excuse to be Irish today, and to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.' Mastracchio said.
Axios
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
6 corned beef specials in New Orleans for St. Patrick's Day
Anyone else craving corned beef, cabbage and a pint of Guinness for St. Patrick's Day? Here are a few places to find what you are looking for in New Orleans this weekend. 🍴 Meal deals Gris-Gris has braised corned beef poboys, green mimosas and other Irish-inspired specials. (Details) Tracey's has corned beef and cabbage in the Irish Channel. (Details) Clyde's Corner in the Quarter has corned beef and cabbage. (Details) Hyatt Centric French Quarter has corned beef and cabbage pizza, Irish grilled cheese and other specials. (Details) Finn McCool's has fish & chips and corned beef sandwiches. (Menu) Brennan's has Irish-inspired breakfast specials and whiskey flights. (Details) 🍻 Guinness and whiskey Finn McCool's, 3701 Banks St. Irish Cultural Museum, 933 Conti St. Ryan's Irish Pub, 241 Decatur St. Markey's Bar, 640 Louisa St. Erin Rose, 811 Conti St. Molly's at the Market, 1107 Decatur St. Go deeper: Full guide for St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rockford's St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off on Saturday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — St. Patrick's Day kicks off in Rockford with a parade that starts Saturday at 3 p.m. on 7th Street. The area's Irish Marching Society put together the parade every year. Street closures will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday from 7th to State Streets along with Madison. There will be traffic control on one of the streets that crosses East State to allow traffic to cross periodically. The city urges drivers to find a different route. The parade is followed by a St. Patrick's Day event held by Prairie Street Brewing Company. The free, family-friendly event runs from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment, Irish-inspired food and drink along with fun for all ages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
