What was once an annual tradition, the LaSalle St. Patty's Day Parade was missed for many years. Three years ago, the parade was resurrected, and a new annual tradition was begun. On Saturday, March 16th at 1 o'clock, LaSalle will once again host it's "Annual" St. Patty's Day Parade.

 

 

 

To help celebrate, we will be serving corned beef and cabbage all day on Saturday and again all day on St. Patrick's Day. We serve a generous 8 oz. portion of corned beef and fresh vegetables (not canned or frozen); steamed cabbage, baby carrots and boiled whole new potatoes. Come down and watch the parade, then celebrate with us.

 

Of course every Irishman is going to tell you that beer is good for you right? Well, most of us do know that drinking in moderation is actually good for us, but when celebrating St. Patrick's Day, the term moderation can be forgotten.

Guinness is often the beer of choice when it comes to this time of year, and we have proudly offered a 20 oz. imperial pint on draught for the last 16 years. A year or two back, I came across an article that lists the reasons why Guinness is good for you. I have shared its findings below.

So as you join us this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday for corned beef, cabbage and other Irish traditional food and drink, you will know that you are drinking to your health when you order that pint of Guinness. (Though I suspect this was a collaboration of a dozen drunken Irishmen sitting around a local pub house, because as you can see, not all are exactly what the doctor ordered.)

Guinness....

• doubles as a meal: a pint of Guinness or a can of Slimfast?
• instills good cheer: we know why, you'll be amazed by how fast your worries go away
• Extra Stout is vegan friendly: brewed in North America, it lacks isinglass, a fish product used in Guinness Draught to refine the brew
• makes you look smart: a glass of green beer or the sophisticated look of a black with creamy head pint?  

Read more and blog with us.........Check out the rest of Jimmy's list. Or add your own! 

This weekend we will offer Chilean Sea Bass. This particular type of seafood, because of it's white meat appeal, usually fetches premium prices in specialty markets and high-end restaurants. We hope to bring this "lobster like" delicacy to you at a value. We will serve an 8oz portion of pan seared Chilean Sea Bass over sauteed spinach with granny smith apples, mission figs and toasted macadamia nuts. All for the value of $33.75.    

When consumers hear "sea bass" one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is the word endangered. However, I am here to tell you that this is not the case. The larger issue with sea bass is the manner in which the fish is harvested.
     

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Loudon Wainwright III Show Report

Let us just preface this report with a couple comments. Yes, we realize that the Loudon show was over a month ago. (Sometimes time gets away from us. What can you do?) But in all seriousness, we had an enthusiastic concert-goer who agreed to write up a show review for us. We were happy to give him the cyber space if he would provide the copy. And so it goes... we give you Grant Olson of DeKalb and his take on the February 1st show:

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