We REALLY have had our fill of snow!!!

Sadly, one more day we have to give in to Mother Nature - Wednesday. Patrick's will be OPEN Thursday serving up lots of hot meals and warm seats for our friends that stop by!
This weekend looks great for Valentine's outtings or just to stop by and see our staff! We will be creating lots of great plates and popping the corks on wine & sangria ~ and, of course, champagne to toast a romantic weekend!
We have lots of reservations and will see you soon!
~ Chef Carole

Drink for the Snowy Day...

Hot Chocolate mixed with Chambord Liqueur (Black Raspberry flavor) and topped with whipped cream ...for adults! And Hot Chocolate mixed with Hazelnut Syrup topped with whipped cream and drizzled with Hershey's syrup...for the young adults! Enjoy!

SNOW, be done already ... sadly, not!

First of all, thanks to all who may have tried to stop by Sunday! We had a crew there this morning to open but realized after you get off York Rd...you may get in trouble! The roads were either not plowed or barely plowed! Not worth safety over business!
They are calling for more snow Tuesday - after Saturday, this will be a dusting! Then it looks like SUN!!! Come on Valentine's Weekend ... it is my debut of Madagasgar Bourbon soaked Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee. Plus my regulars are going to start experiencing withdrawal! Ha ha!

See you soon!!!!

Super Bowl Menu at the Bar this Sunday PM!

Check out our special sports menu that we offered all season for the Ravens and will put out one more time to enjoy this Sunday afternoon and night for SuperBowl XLIV beginning at 4pm.
Discounted Drafts and martinis with great bar munchies and snacks.
Blackened Prime Rib Sandwich, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Sliders, Buffalo Fries, Poppers, Kielbasa & more!

Go Saints ... sorry, you don't forget '84 that easily. (although, I do think Peyton Manning is cute!)

A Sunset from the Gulf Shore in Sarasota

While we are dealing with Winter Blah's this weekend ... Patrick's will be featuring Pomegranate Martinis, Mojitos, Crispy Buffalo and BBQ Wings ala Blue, Caribbean Coconut Tilapia with pepper jelly dip, Spicy Jalapeno Poppers, Margarita Drunken Shrimp and Scallops with mango salsa, Battered Cod with sweet potato fries and homemade key lime pie ~ all in honor of cold weather, Miami and SuperBowl XLIV. We will be open all weekend ~ come in and get warm with a Spanish Coffee or Kahlua Cuban Cappachino.

Savings and Mother Nature

http://www.patricksrestaurant.com/Web_Coupons.pdf

I have included the address to my web coupons - they will be updated on a bi-monthly basis to insure savings for all customers during this trying time we live in. Print and bring one every time you come by.

While Mother Nature brings us snow - Patrick's will pack up your food to-go. We even offer limited delivery during these times. Just call and we will make sure you have our bites on your table at home in a jiffy.

We are doing a corporate blitz to remind locals of the great food waiting here for you to enjoy. Private parties and pre-ordered menus to assure you quick service are easy for us to handle for you- we even design a name card and meal choice for every guest to place by their setting - 30 minute gourmet in-house lunches, NO PROBLEM at all. Let us handle your affair - stress free.

Spanish Weekend and more!

Ole...we are featuring our Spanish menu this weekend (along with our regular menu) and boy, is it popular. We offer creamy mushroom toast, authentic paella, prime rib bordelaise and zarzuela - a symphony of seafood including lobster, shrimp, scallops and more. I prepared a hearty black bean soup served with sour cream, saffron rice and minced onion...yummy.
Our Valentine's Pairing Menu is available all weekend in mid-February and on Sunday, we will still offer our Sunday Brunch in the morning. A great deal including three alcohol beverages.

We are beginning a new promotion including an email club and more - all involving giveaways for our customers...look on our web site or stop by.

Have a great weekend and I will catch up next week with a few recipes and ideas for you to enjoy in your own kitchen.
best, CB

Monday begins my week!

Today I go thru all the specials - what worked, what didn't, suggestions, comments from customers & staff. I plan the menus for the week, lunches & the weekend. This weekend is easy-it is Spanish weekend. While I am not Spanish, most of my crew had worked with Chef Tomas Sanz from the Tio Pepe fame (we lost Chef in 2005 but his memory lingers on) and they have taught me a thing or two about the cuisine. I added my CIA knowledge and we have a winning menu with variety for all ~ a coursed menu to enjoy.

I am so tired of hearing about the doom & gloom of the restaurant industry right now ... it is my local clientele that sustain me in these tough times and I am grateful for all that come by and the positive feedback we receive on a daily basis. We are starting an email club to get people more informed of our specials via the net. We are also marketing a VIP discount card for regulars and newcomers alike, to offer a discount every time you stop by.
I understand we are all on a budget and my goal is to offer the best I can for the least I can ~ easy on your wallet. As a nation, we will get through this and come out stronger. I focus on positive energy as much as possible.

Drink of the day : Coco Cranberry Smoothie
Place 1 banana, 6 oz. cranberry juice, 2 oz. Coco Lopez coconut cream, 1 shot of lime juice with 4 ice cubes in a blender until smooth. Garnish with lime slice. Note: add a shot of Malibu Coconut rum, if you'd like (must be 21 yrs)

Enjoy and talk to you soon.
CB