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St. Patrick's Day 2013

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

How to Build the Perfect Guinness - Stout Style

Stout Irish Pub puts a slight twist on building the perfect Guinness just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day is the one day a year where everyone gets to be Irish. This St. Patty's Day also marks Stout Irish Pub's 10th Anniversary in downtown Brighton.  Stout's celebration will begin on Friday and culminate on Sunday, St. Patrick's Day with plenty of green beer and of course, Guinness, an Irish staple beer. Stout's bartender Catherine O'Brien, who is originally from Ireland, said pouring a perfect glass of Guinness takes two steps: filling the glass a little over halfway, then waiting and watching for the signiture dark beer to settle before filling the rest of the glass. She also adds a special Irish trademark design of a four-leaf clover.  The weekend will give way to live music, DJ and dancing, green beer, giveaways, an …

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2013 in Brighton

Looking for a place nearby to get Irish food and green beer on St. Patrick's Day? Here's your list.

If you have any other suggestions our readers might be interested in, let us know in the comments.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Party Tent Coming to Downtown Brighton Bar

The Pound! Bar & Grill will have an outdoor tent behind the bar on Irish holiday this year.

The Pound! Bar & Grill plans to step up its St. Patrick's Day festivities this year with a party tent in the parking lot behind the bar. Brighton City Council members unanimously approved the event application after some discussion during its board meeting on Feb. 21.  Bar Owner Kevin Montagano said they were looking to provide more of an opportunity for people to come out and celebrate, since The Pound is limited on its occupancy.  The Pound plans to two parties: a DJ and dancing inside the bar and live music from bands the Duney Brothers and the Laurie Johnson Project inside the tent. The tent will also have a full service bar, with a small dancing area. In addition there will be food, drink and green beer specials all day.  "Last St. …

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