By Ginger Rayle
For a hip St. Patrick’s Day, in the heart of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, head on over to The Office. This modern American gastropub will offer two a la carte holiday-themed menu specials — which will be available all day from Friday, March 14 – Monday, March 17, 2014. The regular, a la carte menu, will also be available during lunch and dinner.
You can feast on Executive Chef Bryan Ramos’ yummy Grilled Reuben Sandwich, which is served with French fries, as well as Corned Beef and Cabbage. Additionally, you can celebrate the holiday by enjoying half-off of Jameson Irish Whiskey shots, Irish Car Bomb shots, and the Electric Lemonade cocktail — served at the indoor and outdoor bars — from Saturday, March 15 through Monday, March 17, 2014, throughout the day and evening during these three days.
The Office is located at 201 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida, 33444. Phone 561.276.3600. www.theofficedelray.com
Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Asian twist? Then head to Coco Asian Bistro & Bar in Fort Lauderdale. From Friday, March 14 though Monday, March 17, 2014, Coco will offer delicious holiday-themed a la carte food specials, along with some creative holiday cocktails. St. Patrick’s Day decorations, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Consider the Corned Beef Roll (with green shiso leaf, asparagus, scallions, and fried shallots); the Green Vegetable Roll (with wakame salad, avocado, tofu, green shiso leaf, asparagus, palm paste; and the St. Patrick’s Day Roll (with shrimp tempura, avocado, wasabi tobiko, tempura flakes, and spicy mayo) — all three are, wrapped in green soy paper. The Korean Beef — with a choice of green miso soup or a salad, — is served with kimchee and green jasmine rice. Yummy desserts include the Green Pandan Waffle (with fresh kiwi, green tea ice cream and kiwi sauce), and the Green Tea Ice Cream Parfait (with green pistachio macarons and kiwi sauce).
Specialty cocktails include The Irish Appletini (made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, apple liqueur, Midori, fresh lime juice, and sour mix) and the Irish Shot (made with Midori, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Baileys Irish Cream).
Chef Mike will also be giving away six, $50 gift certificates to his restaurant, on Monday evening, March 17, 2014. BTW, the regular a la carte menu, with Thai dishes, and sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls, will also be available throughout these four days.
Coco Asian Bistro & Bar is located in the Harbor Shops — at 1841 Cordova Road off of 17th Street — in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316. Phone 954.525.3541 for reservations/information.. www.cocoasianbistro.com
Not far from Coco Asian Bistro & Bar, you will find another Asian favorite called SAIA Sushi. This swanky restaurant will take you away from tradition — perfect for those wanting to avoid the craziness of the Irish pub setting on St. Patrick’s Day and enjoying a relaxing meal overlooking the ocean.
On Monday, March 17th, SAIA will offer their Rainbow Roll with Blue Crab, Tuna, Salmon, White Fish and Avocado for 50% off. This will be offered all day on Monday. As an added bonus, diners can follow the Rainbow Roll to the end — and who knows, they might find a pot of gold.
SAIA Sushi is located at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale, 999 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Phone 954.302.5208 for reservations. www.BOceanFortLauderdale.com
Vic & Angelo’s – at both their Delray Beach & PGA locations – are offering up a host of enticing a la carte menu specials that pay homage to this festive holiday. You can enjoy potato leek soup garnished with white truffle oil; traditional corned beef brisket with boiled Red Bliss potatoes, white cabbage, baby carrots, and Dijon mustard sauce; grilled salmon served over green beans with Golden potatoes and green pepper coulis; lime cheesecake, and creme apple pie cup cake. At both restaurants, the regular a la carte menus, for lunch and dinner, will also be available.
At Vic & Angelo’s in Delray Beach, Executive Chef Erick Miranda, is looking forward to creating these special dishes on Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; on Sunday, March 16, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.’ and on Monday, March 17, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
At Vic & Angelo’s, in Palm Beach Gardens, Executive Chef Alain Zimmer, is looking forward to creating these special St. Patrick’s Day-themed a la carte specials, on Monday, March 17, 2014, from from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.
Vic & Angelo’s is located at 290 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida, 33444. Phone 561.278.9570.Vic & Angelo’s is located at PGA Commons, 4520 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33418. Phone 561.630.9899. www.vicandangelos.com