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St Patrick's Day Party at Swifty Pub [PHOTOS]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:35:21 +0000

Did you celebrate St Patrick’s Day? If you joined us at Swifty’s Pub in Utica on Saturday we may have captured your celebration. Check out our photos, from the green attire to the shot luge, which the ladies seemed to love since it was appletini shooters. [button href="http://bigfrog104.com/events-utica/culturefest-a-festival-of-nations/13-april-2013/" title="Next: CultureFest A Festival of Nations April [...]

Top 10 Irish Beers

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:00:45 +0000

With St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, some of you in the 21 and over crowd may be toasting with an authentic Irish brew. With a name like Greg “Splashin’” McShea, I know a little about Irish beer, and first must say, green beer isn’t Irish, it’s just yellow beer with food coloring. So what are the [...]

All About Shamrocks [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:10:37 +0000

With St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday, we’ll be seeing plenty of shamrocks. So what are they and why are they associated with Ireland and St. Pat’s Day? According to finegardening.com: “Shamrocks have been symbolic of many things over the years. According to legend, the shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland because [...]

Making Irish Coffee For St. Patrick's Day [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:10:46 +0000

With St. Patricks’ Day, Sunday, March 17th, here’s another libation to consider…Irish coffee. Of course, this drink is for the 21 and over crowd. Many restaurants offer Irish coffee year round, as an after-dinner drink. So, how do you make an authentic Irish coffee? “Greg’s Grill’s Recipes” has found a quick “How to” video on [...]

Irish Soda Bread For St. Patrick's Day [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:10:54 +0000

If you’ve never eaten Irish Soda Bread, you’re missing a real treat. We have half a loaf left in the Greg “Splashin’” McShea household (that’ll be gone tonight). What is Irish Soda Bread? To me, Irish Soda Bread is like a cross between rye and raisin bread, with a little muffin texture thrown in. So, [...]

Who Was St. Patrick?

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:05:12 +0000

We all know about St. Patrick's Day (March 17) celebrations, parades, wearin' of the green and all of that but who was this Catholic saint whose name is lent to these different traditions? Was he the patron saint of green beer? Corned beef and cabbage? Shillelaghs? Not quite.

How To Pour A Black & Tan For St. Patrick's Day [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:10:41 +0000

With the real St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday, some of you may wish to experience some real Irish fare. Of course, a brew or two may come into play, and one Irish beverage that may be of interest is a beer blend called “Black & Tan”. Basically, it’s a mixture of an ale or lager [...]

Utica St Patrick's Day Parade [PHOTOS]

Polly Wogg — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:26:45 +0000

The chilly temperatures didn’t stop, what looked to me like a record breaking crowd, from coming out to see the Utica St Patrick’s Day Parade. Were you there? See if we caught a shot of you in our photo gallery. [button href="http://bigfrog104.com/rose-parade-reunion-sergeant-surprises-wife-and-son/" title="See Sergeant Surprises Wife and Son at Rose Parade" align="center"]

Utica's St Patrick's Day Parade – Road Closures, Parade Route & Food Drive

Polly Wogg — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:24:54 +0000

A number of roads will be closed tomorrow for the St Patrick’s Day parade that gets underway at 10am on Genesee Street in Utica. If you’re heading out to watch, don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item for the West Side Kitchen. Roads Closing at 8:30 a.m. (Will Reopen at 12:30 p.m.) • Genesee [...]

Corned Beef & Cabage For St. Patty's Day Feasts [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:10:27 +0000

You’ve heard Alan Jackson say “Where I come from, it’s corn bread and chicken”. With a name like McShea, I say, “Where I come from, it’s corned beef and cabbage”. And with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, maybe you’d like to try this delicious Irish dish. Here’s another “Greg’s Grill” recipe. Cooking corned [...]

Best Bars And Pubs In Utica For Drinking On St. Patrick's Day

Keith James — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:48:42 +0000

You can drink by yourself on St. Patrick's Day (totally not fun) or at a house party (marginally fun) but what about mixing it up with friends and strangers alike at a bar DEDICATED to all things Irish and GREEN? You can go anywhere in and around Utica to celebrate, but here's our Top 7 pubs and bars that you simply MUST visit and knock back a Guinness or two or... !!

10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:09:08 +0000

Everyone enjoys putting on their best green clothes on March 17th and being Irish for a day. We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day? While everyone is claiming [...]

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

More Pre-St. Patrick's Day Events In Utica

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:10:56 +0000

The Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade is this Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. down Genesee Street. There are many events going on all this week ahead of St. Paddy’s day, paving the way for the special “wearing of the green”. According to The Great American Irish Festival website, the Irish flag will be raised over [...]

It's The Passing Of The Shillelagh Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:10:26 +0000

One of the annual pre-St. Patrick’s Day events in Utica is the “Passing of the Shillelagh” ceremony, and it’s tonight at Hotel Utica. A shillelagh is an Irish walking stick, and tonight last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal will hand over the shillelagh to this year’s Grand Marshal. Tonight’s event at Hotel Utica [...]

The Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Central New York – Our Top 5

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:11:35 +0000

St.Patrick's Day, March 17, is on a Saturday this year, meaning all of our favorite St. Patty's Day destinations will probably be more crowded than usual. Here are a few of our favorite options for that green beer, corned beef and cabbage and shamrocks. YouTube 1 Tipperary Hill Coleman's Tipperary Hill is an [...]

How Much Are You Spending On St. Patrick's Day?

Zach Effrog — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:00:22 +0000

Unlike other non-federal U.S. holidays, like Valentine’s Day and Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t quite the money maker–but, the amount of money being spent on the St. Patrick’s Day celebration is predicted to increase this year. According to the National Retail Federation, the average person is going to spend $33.97 on St. Patty’s Day in [...]

Showing Off Our Pets! [Gallery]

Amber Brockett — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:38:25 +0000

You may have glanced through our gallery of Cutest Puppies at the Puppy Bowl put on by Animal Planet but that competition hasn't seen anything compared to the Cutest Pets of Townsquare Utica! We've collected photos and stories from pet lovers here at the office who want to let their pets strut their stuff.

Want the chance to show off YOUR pet photos? Well Stay tuned because your chance is coming...