Join Boston for Gaelic Gourmet Week
Yummy!
The Boston Irish Tourism Association and Tourism Ireland are certainly doing everything in their power to ensure that the Bay State has the most impressive St. Patrick’s Week possible. In that spirit, coming up next weekend for aficionados of all things Irish is the scrumptious-sounding Gaelic Gourmet Week, which coincides with Boston’s annual Winter Restaurant Week.
Gaelic Gourmet Week takes place from Sunday, March 9th until Monday, March 17th. During that nine-day period, Master Chefs from Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Canada will travel to Boston to add their culinary expertise and dishes to the local fine-dining landscape.
According to the sponsors, the ambitious goal of the St. Patrick’s Day-inspired celebration is to create “a moveable feast of upscale dining events, cooking demonstrations, food discussions, book signings and culinary soirees designed to showcase new cuisine from Ireland alongside the distinct culinary traditions of New England and Canada.”
The international cooking talent on hand will range from Dublin’s Padraic Hayden to Belfast’s Paul McKnight and Tony O’Neill to Nova Scotia’s Sean Doucet. They’ll join nine resident Massachusetts chefs: Patrick Connolly, Adam Fuller, Andy Husbands, Mike Pagliarini, Seth & Angela Raynor, David Ross, Michael Schlow, and Marco Suarez.
A brief outline of the scheduled events follows. Visit the official Gaelic Gourmet Week website for full details and registration information.
March 9 | Sunday
In the Kennedy Kitchen with Neil Connolly
Former Kennedy family chef Neil Connolly discusses his new book, In the Kennedy Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections of a Great American Family, at the JFK Presidential Library & Museum.
March 10 | Monday
4th Annual Irish Heritage Dinner
Sit-down dinner at Omni Parker House.
March 11 | Tuesday
Irish Whiskey and Cheese Reception
Michael Collins whiskey and Kerrygold Irish cheeses at the Black Rose Pub & Restaurant.
March 13 | Thursday
Irish Consulate Reception
Three visiting chefs from Ireland and Northern Ireland at the Massachusetts State House.
March 14 | Friday
Canadian Consulate Reception
Canada celebrates its Celtic roots with Chef Sean Doucet at the Skywalk Observatory, Prudential Center.
3rd Annual Gaelic Gourmet Gala
Thirteen chefs from the United States and abroad whip up assorted dishes and provide cooking demonstrations at the Hotel Commonwealth.
March 15 | Saturday
Traditional Irish Breakfast
Full classic Irish breakfast at Eastern Standard Restaurant.
TV Diner with Billy Costa
Pastry contest bake-off featuring Dublin’s Chef Padraic Hayden as a judge on New England Cable News.
March 16 | Sunday
Irish Chef’s Dinner
Five-course fine Irish dining at Jury’s Boston Hotel.
March 17 | Monday
Irish Traditional Music Band
St. Patrick’s Day finale showcases expert fiddler Seamus Connolly and an all-star line-up of traditional musicians at the Seaport Hotel.
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We attended the Hotel Commonwealth event last night. The food, ambiance, and company were fantastic! Thank you.
That’s great, Gabriel. It’s good to hear that the events were as enjoyable as they sound.