It’s the day when millions of people celebrate Ireland’s patron saint and you avoid the office do-gooder who’s going around pinching everyone that didn’t wear green. After all, you prefer to celebrate this holiday in its purest form: with a nice pint of Guinness. But to get the full taste of this time honored tradition, you need to pair it with just the right meal.
Guinness may be a dark brew with a trademark pillowy foam, but the ale’s low alcohol content puts it on par with Coors Light. Flavor-wise it tastes a tad bittersweet, with appealing notes of roasted coffee and chocolate. It’s like drinking liquid silk. And on a day when about 13 million pints will be sold (that’s 150 pints per second), here are the best dishes to pair with it:
1. Savory Dishes
Whiskey Glazed Blue Cheese Burgers
2. Rich Dishes
Filet Mignon with Porcini Mushroom Compound Butter
Truffle Mushroom Polenta Gratin
3. Grilled Meats
4. Oysters
Oysters with Parmesan, Mayo, and Paprika
5. Decadent Chocolate Desserts
