The Alchemist & Barrister's St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Will Benefit Colin Pascik, USMC

Annual Party and Long Beard Contest To Raise Funds

For U.S. Marine Injured In Afghanistan

Lcpl Colin Pasick on duty in Afghanistan.

   PRINCETON, NJ, February 7---When patrons raise a glass of Guinness at the A&B's legendary St. Patrick's Day Celebration, they will be helping to set a local hero back on the road to recovery.  Lance Corporal Colin Pascik, USMC, of Monroe is the beneficiary of this year's Longbeard Contest, a Princeton tradition for more than 30 years. Men register, clean shaven, on February 1 and donate $25 to participate in the Longbeard Contest - the winner is named at the A&B's acclaimed St. Patrick's Celebration. All proceeds go to a local charity and this year, the event will benefit Colin Pascik, who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan.  

Colin Pascik at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

  The Colin Pascik Road to Recovery Fund is the project of the Monroe Township VFW Post 262. While Colin is currently an outpatient at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, members are working to ensure he and his family will have everything they need from transportation to and from Washington to caregivers, special equipment and, in the future, any needed construction on the family's residence.  Colin has been fitted for prostheses and at Walter Reed is undergoing rehabilitation therapy so he can walk again.

    "We are in this for the long haul," says Chuck Corbett, Senior Vice Commander of VFW Post 262 and co-chairman of the Colin Pascik Road to Recovery Fund.  Mr. Corbett is also a veteran of the war in Afghanistan and served in the US Navy.  "The members are committed to providing whatever Colin needs, now and in the future."

He notes that 100% of the funds raised will go directly to Colin.  

      The Alchemist & Barrister plans several fundraising events between now and the big bash on St. Patrick's Day. Each year, guest bartenders serve in the A&B's pub and donate earnings to the fund. Both local citizens and Princeton's top mixologists from neighboring restaurants will be behind the bar each week.  On St. Patrick's Day, festivities begin at 5:30 with fine Irish fare, specialty drinks and overflowing mugs of Guinness.

    "Our St. Patrick's Day Party and Longbeard contest always benefits a local charity," says Executive Chef and Owner Arthur Kukoda.  "We want to do all we can for this brave young man, who is working so hard to recover and who sacrificed so much for us."   

     More information about Colin Pascik and his "Road to Recovery Fund" can be found at www.Colinpascik.org. 

     Donations can be made by check, payable to VFW Post 262: Road to Recovery. Checks can be mailed to;

Monroe Township VFW Post 262

Colin Pascik Road to Recovery Fund

120 Monmouth Road

Monroe Twsp, NJ 08831

   For more information on fundraising events at the A&B's and on the St. Patrick's Day, celebration, go to www.theaandb.com or check the restaurant's Facebook Page at.www.facebook.com/theaand b. 

    For reservations in the dining room, call 609-924-5555.  The Alchemist & Barrister is located at 28 Witherspoon Street, in Princeton.

     The Alchemist & Barrister - A Princeton Tradition for over 35 Years

     A landmark and a legend, The Alchemist & Barrister Restaurant & Pub is often called the "Cheers of Princeton."   Conveniently set in an historic building at 28 Witherspoon Street in the heart of downtown Princeton, the "A&B" is the favorite gathering place for residents and visitors in search of an authentic Princeton experience, plus good food, drink, and fellowship.  Students, faculty, executives, university alumni, shoppers, theatergoers, and travelers all find a welcome at this convivial spot.  

     Memories are made and friendships formed, in its two beautifully renovated dining rooms, traditional pub and the spacious patio area that's open year 'round.  There's live music on Thursday nights from 10:00 pm  - 1:00 am  and on Sunday from 9:30 pm  - 11:30 pm, featuring talented local bands. 

     The Alchemist & Barrister is the perfect place to celebrate an occasion, entertain corporate clients, or, as many Princetonians have done, choose the A&B to pop the question!

     The international menu spans American, Italian, Mexican, Irish and Asian dishes.   Enjoy a hearty sandwich or bar snack, a complete dinner or what's rightly known as "the best burger in town."  The Alchemist & Barrister offers a full bar featuring eight beers on tap.  Its well-priced wines are available by the glass.

The Alchemist & Barrister Restaurant & Pub is open as follows:

Lunch: Monday - Saturday, 11:30 - 3:30.  Late Lunch Menu: 3:30 - 5:30.
Sunday Late Lunch: 3 - 5.

Dinner:  Monday - Thursday, 5:30 - 10.  Friday - Saturday, 5:30 - 10:30.
Late Night Menu: Monday - Thursday, 10-12.  Friday & Saturday, 10:30-12.
Sundays: 5-10.

Sunday a la Carte Brunch: 11 - 3.
   
  The Alchemist & Barrister Restaurant & Pub accepts Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Discover and American Express.

      For reservations and information about special events, menus, live musical entertainment, private parties and more, call 609-924-5555 or go to www.alchemistandbarrister.com. The Alchemist & Barrister is located at 28 Witherspoon Street, in Princeton.