St. Patrick's Day 2012
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Food
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Recipes for St. Patrick's Day »
from the Boston Globe's Sheryl Julian
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Lighter Irish fare
Cut some calories with these healthier twists on classic St. Patrick's Day staples like corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, and lamb stew.
Cheers to imperial stouts
Skip the Guinness. Try these eight great imperial stouts, like Victory Brewing Co. Storm King or De Struise Brouwers Black Albert.
Get out of town
Where to celebrate
Skip town for a St. Patrick's Day 5K in Providence or the Irish Comedy Tour in Pittsfield.
Cure a hangover
Cow's stomach? Hair of the dog? Check out these hangover cures from around the world.
Pets
Your Irish dogs
If your pooch is of Irish descent, whether partly or completely, please share a photo.
St. Patrick's Day events
Even if you're not named Sean or Shannon, you're Irish by association on St. Patrick's Day in Boston. Here's what's happening around town.
Family
Events for kids and families
Our round-up of family-friendly events in Boston and beyond this St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick's Day parade info
South Boston's 2012 St. Patrick's Day parade departs from the Broadway T station at 1 p.m. on Sun. heading East on West Broadway.
From the archives
Dining
Culinary celebration
From Faneuil Hall to Jamaica Plain, here's a roundup of pubs and restaurants where you might want to find yourself on and around March 17.
5 low-calorie cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day
There are substitutions you can make to your favorite drinks -- as well as better options altogether -- to drastically slash the calorie count.
Your photos
Show off your Irish pride
Get in the spirit: Snap a photo of the Southie parade festivities, friends at a house party, or your kids and pets wearing green and send it to us.
Cheers!
Great local beer bars
Searching for suds? For those of us who view happy hour as a hops adventure, Boston blissfully offers some fabulous beer bars.
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Readers' urban limericks
We asked readers to submit their best "urban limericks." The poems must follow the traditional five-line form and be related to Boston.
Irish Heritage Trail GPS tour
Explore more than 300 years of Irish-American history in Boston by following the Irish Heritage Trail. The tour consists of 20 stops along 3 miles.
Film
Kevin Cullen's flick picks
The Boston Globe columnist counts "The Secret of Roan Inish," "The Crying Game," and "Hunger" (left) among his favorites.
Music
Shamrock 'n' roll
Who's your favorite Irish crooner? Are you a Sinead O'Connor fan? Or a devoted Bono loyalist? Check out our roundup and suggest your own.
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