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Happening this week: Lucky’s Pub makes the list as a top place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the CultureMap’s Tastemaker Awards finalists feature an EaDo bar, and five Houston chefs are named nominees for the 2020 James Beard ‘Best Chef Texas’ award.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Lucky’s Pub in EaDo
KPRC recently named Lucky’s Pub one of the top seven venues in Houston to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The pub’s celebrations last for five days, and starting on Friday, March 13th, you’ll be able to enjoy green beer, crawfish, bands and more through the 13th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Tuesday, which will be co-sponsored by 94.5 The Buzz.
14 Houston Restaurants are 2020 James Beard Award Semi-Finalists
Houston boasted five entries for the James Beard Award ‘Best Chef Texas’ semi-finals, and that includes EaDo’s own Jason Vaughan of Nancy’s Hustle. Finalists for the coveted award will be announced on March 25th in Philadelphia, and the awards ceremony takes place on May 3rd in Chicago. We’re wishing the best of luck to Jason!
EaDo Bar Nominated for Houston’s Bar of the Year
Miss Carousel is competing against 13 other bars for Houston CultureMap’s Tastemaker Award for Bar of the Year. Their stylish mid-century modern aesthetic and extensive cocktail menu are just two reasons for the nomination. Bar of the Year will be announced on April 2nd at the Tastemaker Awards party. Tickets are available here.
Events
There are FIVE Days of St. Patrick’s Day Events at Lucky’s Pub
As previously mentioned, there’s no luckier place to be than Lucky’s Pub this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Festivities begin Friday, March 13th and run all the way through Tuesday, March 17th. Here’s a quick rundown of how lucky you can expect to feel this weekend:
Friday, March 13th – Kick off your celebrations at Lucky’s Pub and Lucky’s Lodge with $1 green beers all day, live music and $3.99 Crawfish.
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Saturday, March 14th – The city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade may be canceled, but Lucky’s Pub will still be celebrating with live bands, green beer, and more!
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Sunday, March 15th – Sunday Funday with $1 green beers all day and spicy Crawfish at Lucky’s Pub and Lucky’s Lodge.
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Monday, March 16th – Ring in St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with complimentary Eureka Heights Tipsy Clover Stout. Stout Toast at 6 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 17th – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Ten Bands and DJ’s starting at 11 a.m. Food trucks, Leprechauns, Bagpipers and more!
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