Celebrate Kansas City’s rich Irish Heritage with St. Patrick’s Day fun in Kansas City:
Note:annaThis list was compiled by the staff ofannaKC Parent Magazine. Emailannakristina@kcparent.comannawith additions or corrections.
Kansas City’s Irish Restaurants and Markets:
Browne’s Irish Marketanna3300 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO, 816.561.0030, BrownesIrishMarket.com. The Irish Market opened in Kansas City in 1887, and now the family’s fifth generation carries on the tradition of serving a wide variety of Irish delicacies. Enjoy handmade sandwiches, Irish potato soup, Irish stew, Dublin potato salad and more, as well as Irish souvenirs. On St. Patrick’s Day, Browne’s serves a traditional Irish breakfast starting at 7:00 and lunch specials in the afternoon.
Llywelyn’sannaPubanna 301 SE Douglas St., Lee’s Summit, MO. Known for their authentic Celtic food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere,annaLlywelyn’s is an unforgettable experience.anna
O’Dowd’sannaLittle DublinannaCountry Club Plaza at 4742 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO, 816.561.2700, ODowdsLittleDublin.com.annaO’Dowd’sannaLittle Dublin is known for “the BEST American pub eats and Irish treats in Kansas City!” Enjoy fish and chips, Irish stew, corned beef,annaReubensannaand shepherd’s pie.annaO’Dowd’sannaLittle Dublin on the Plaza boasts an authentic Irish interior with imported woodwork, creating a pharmacy, library and cigar shop steeped in amazing Irish atmosphere.
O’Malley’s 1842 Irish Pubanna500 Welt St., Weston, MO, 816.640.5235, WestonIrish.com. O’Malley’s serves authentic Irish fare in anannaauthentic Irish-American pub, complete with Irish music. You can choose indoor or patio dining (where you see the famous world’s largest ball of string). The menu includes salads, sandwiches, steaks, soups, and, of course, fish and chips.
A Bit of Leprechaun Magic at Home:
With a bit of creativity, you can create the magic of leprechauns at home.
Follow the Rainbow:annaCreate a trail of shamrocks or rainbows for the children to follow from their bedrooms to the breakfast table. Lead them to a breakfast of green scrambled eggs, green pancakes, and green milk. A touch of food coloring will do the trick for each of these delicacies. A favorite in our family is toast with a “green message” (written with a food coloring marker available in the bakery aisle at the grocery store). At each place setting, leave a St. Patrick’s Day treat or small gift.
Leprechaun Loot:annaUsing gold chocolate coins, Chuck E. Cheese tokens or gold dollar coins, host a hunt at your house to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Top off the fun with a visit to Chuck E. Cheese or the Dollar Store where the kids can redeem their loot!
You’ve Been Pinched: Perhaps you’ve played “Ding Dong Ditch;” this game is similar. annaanna Prepare a treat for a neighbor (chocolate coins, cupcakes, baked goodies) and deliver them with a note: “You’ve Been Pinched! Whether you are wearing green or not, I’m here to tell you that you are liked a lot!anna Enjoy this treat, and here’s hoping you may, Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Your Secret Leprechaun.” Leave the treat on the doorstep, ring the bell, then disappear, hiding where you can watch your friend claim the prize.
Celebrate with one of the St. Patrick’s Day Events listed below: