St. Patrick’s Day is serious business in the Windy City, as evidenced by the emerald-green river, raucous parades, bar crawls, endless array of greens getups, and general shenanigans. While I’m sure many people would claim beer as their primary food group on March 17, everyone knows the culinary MVP of the holiday is corned beef […]
Everybody in Chicago is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, so it’s time for the wearing of the green! Kick it off with the time-honored dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday, March 12 (10 am), then head over to Columbus Drive for the 12:15 pm kick-off of the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of […]
Whether it’s emerald, hunter or lime, it’s the time of year for green. Here are some stylish finds to help you look the part. Parker Blouse; $154 Firuze, Sausalito Designed by shop founder Firuzé Hariri, the distinctive, permanently pleated texture of this classic long-sleeve, button-down blouse is created by hand; the easy-care microfiber fabric is […]
The story behind the simply dyed beer.
March in Chicago might be all about the St. Paddy’s Day green, but we’re taking some liberties and adding eco-conscious ways you can go “green” this month too. The parades are canceled (though in a surprise move the city still dyed the Chicago River its signature St. Patrick’s Day green!) but there are still plenty […]
Whether you’re celebrating with friends or family, here are a few ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day weekend around Chicago. St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Dinner March 15 Chicago Start the weekend with a five-course dinner — each course featuring a “distinct and rare whiskey” — at Chicago q. St. Paddy’s Pancakes at Cupitol March 15-17 […]
Chicago certainly knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Of course there’s the annual tradition of dyeing the river, but there are so many things to do this weekend — both St. Patrick’s Day-themed and not — that we couldn’t possibly narrow it down to five. So read on to start planning what is sure […]
St. Patrick’s Day weekend is upon us, and chances are you have some sort of plans to celebrate, whether by participating in a bar crawl, viewing the river dyeing, watching the parade or just staying in and having a nice Irish-themed meal and a drink. And if you want to do as the Irish do, […]
St. Patrick’s Day weekend is upon us, and if you’re in the Chicago area, chances are you have some sort of plans to celebrate, whether by participating in a bar crawl, viewing the river dyeing, or watching the parade. And if you want to do as the Irish do, you may also want to tip a […]
Photo by Karen Levin My family loves St. Patrick’s Day not only for the parade and the dyed-green Chicago River but mostly for the wonderfully hearty and home braised corned beef and cabbage one pot meal I make every year. Serve with soda bread and your favorite local beer or ale. Corned Beef and Cabbage […]
