is a style of dancing with roots steeped in tradition and recognized as the signature step dance of the Irish culture, celebrated on or around St. Patrick’s Day. Traditional music, extraordinary costumes with hidden meanings and incredibly intricate movements are hallmarks of Irish dancing. This year, you can see these dancers performing at
(2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora) as performers from
perform two St. Patrick's Day pop-up dance performances. If the weather cooperates they’ll perform outside on the mountain-facing west patio; if cold or snow prevails each performance will take place inside The Hangar at Stanley:
For St. Patrick’s Day,
Elita at Stanley Marketplace is offering a
traditional Irish hand-pie special with minced meat, ale, green pea, and curried veggies. Finish your meal with the special
Salted Caramel Pear Cake with cream Anglaise from the specialty market and kitchen with a Mediterranean and Latin American flair. Grab a salad, veggie-packed side, or hummus bowl to round out your Irish meal.
Irish Take-Home Meal by Mondo Market
Mondo Market at Stanley Marketplace is offering an Irish take-home meal for 2 or 4 prepared by chefs for heat and eat at home. The 2-course meals include smoked corned beef with mustard braised cabbage, crispy gold potatoes, and glazed carrots. Finish the meal with a pile of Irish shortbread cookies (6 cookies for 2 people; 12 cookies for 4 people). Order online; meals are $40 for two or $75 for 4; you can also add on items like a House Cheese Board, side salads, and Limoncello Tartufo Gelato for an additional charge.
Irish Grub at Steuben's
Both Steuben’s locations (Uptown and Arvada) are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with dine-in, takeout, and delivery menu specials available Wednesday, 3/17 through Sunday, 3/21. Don’t miss the traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage (photo at top) served with roasted potatoes, the creative Irish Nachos with house-made potato chips, corned beef, braised cabbage, red potatoes, ranch, green onions, and cheddar cheese. For beverages, consider the St. Paddy’s Shake with creme de menthe, Irish cream, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and shortbread cookie. (Option to make it boozy, of course.) For the NA option or the younger set, try the Lucky Green Shake with mint ice cream, fudge sauce, whipped cream, and a shortbread cookie.
Pastrami Reuben at SmōkSt. Pat’s is usually all about the corned beef, but don’t forget the other cut of brined beef: pastrami. Chef/Owner Bill Espiricueta at
Smōk (3330 Brighton Blvd., Denver) is offering a special for St. Patrick’s Day: his tender
Pastrami Reuben served on Reunion rye bread with swiss cheese, his own thousand island dressing, and sauerkraut. Bill’s pastrami is on special because it’s an intensive creation, the result of a 7-day cure and a 16-hour smoke. Smok’s Pastrami Reubens will be available
starting Wednesday, 3/17 and through the weekend as supplies last. Irish whiskey cocktail specials will be on offer as well for a bit o’ the Irish; visit them online or call 720-452-2487 to find out more.
Super St. Paddy's Green 3-course Meal by Whole SolTired of green beer and heavy traditional Irish food on St. Patrick’s Day?
Whole Sol has you covered. The two-year-old Colorado frozen smoothie superfood bowl concept suggests a yummy and super-green, super-food packed 3-courses on St. Patrick’s Day. Start with an iced or hot
Matcha Latte with pure, raw coconut milk and all organic matcha, then grab the
I Like You Matcha bowl with the supercharged green base (kale, banana, pineapple, and matcha), topped with coconut, banana, blueberry, & granola. Round out your Irish-inspired green meal with
Matcha Bites: simple with dates, pumpkin seeds, coconut, and vegan vanilla protein, and bright green matcha.
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