Durgin Park | Quincy Market

St. Patrick's Day finds me embracing all things green and enjoying some favorite Irish treats. A Shamrock Shake, guilty as charged thanks to the Golden Arches, a pint of Guinness compliments of St. James Gate and a hearty Irish meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage from the always reliable Durgin Park. Not to mention an appropriately themed $2 scratch ticket and green attire in all forms. Can you tell green is one of my favorite colors? The McDonalds Shamrock Shake is sold for a limited time during the month of March. Being that Thursday was the warmest day so far this year it seemed appropriate enjoy the shake outside under blue skies and warm sunshine.Back at home an ice cold, thick and frothy treat of a different form was consumed. My Goodness, My Green Guinness!The third annual tradition of a hearty Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner ($13.95) at Durgin Park sees Adam and I laughing our way through a debauchery-ridden Faneuil Hall crowd to the red and white checkered market dining room communal tables. Traditionally made slices of Irish Soda Bread were consumed alongside Jameson & Gingers. The signature tang contained within moist buttermilk loaves with chewy dark raisins slathered in melted butter really hit the spot. Oh and: Irish Whiskey for the win! The Corned Beef and Cabbage was amazing, as always. They boil the heck out of everything until the beef is fork tender, shredding into thick salty strands. Savory red bliss potatoes, sweet carrots and bitter cabbage are piled sufficiently higher than necessary. I never manage to finish a whole plate, but not for lack of trying! If you find yourself craving this traditional American-Irish meal look no further than Old Boston legend Durgin Park located in Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market's North Market Building. Classic Yankee cooking in a lively communal environment makes it a fun place to celebrate St Patrick's Day, three years and counting!

Durgin Park

340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Boston, MA 02109