Monday, March 21, 2011

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!

340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109

18 comments:

  1. What a festive day!! I had to work and lived vicariously through other people's daytime drinking. Oh well!

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  2. I have those same green converse and wore them on Thursday :)

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  3. Wow, you really celebrated! I can only imagine how crazy it must've been around Fanueil Hall.

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  4. I love how you celebrated throughout the day and Thursday was such a beautiful day to enjoy the holiday!

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  5. fun and yummy time!! :) so glad we've been having some nice weather!

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  6. Looks like you've got St Patty's Day down to a science! You look so happy in all of your pictures. good job!

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  7. I love green too. Last year I wore a different green top each day of St. Patrick's day week. Ha ha. Looks like you had an amazing day!

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  8. Looks like a fun day! I had a blast enjoying the weather and a few beers on my deck, low key but fun! :)

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  9. Looks like you had a great time!! it was a gorgeous day to be outside with a milkshake!!

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  10. Looks like you had an awesome celebration for St. Patrick's day!

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  11. i love your green converse shoes! I have never had Corned Beef and Cabbage...i think i need to try it out...it actually looked good

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  12. chef got the keys to the restaurant today...time to book your ticket!

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  13. Looks like it was a fun celebration!!

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  14. Awesome meal! I wish shamrock shakes lasted all year.

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  15. I knew you would have the best food for St. Patty's Day. Even the shamrock shake!!

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  16. You went ALL OUT and I love it!

    Green is my favorite color, too - good choice.

    Love the shoes, for realz.

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  17. I want that corned beef plate! You are too cute in your green attire! Love the matching sunglasses too.

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  18. THIS is the way to celebrate St Patricks day! Well done!

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