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Shepherd's Pie at St James's Gate

Guinness, Please! Banff’s Taste of the Irish

March 17, 2017 10:35 am Published by Leave your thoughts

It’s November and I am embarking on my first European adventure: Ireland. I step out of the airport and into the brisk island air, barely containing my excitement. Admittedly, I knew little about the country save for beers and rolling green hills. As we drove through the luscious green landscape, our only predetermined plans were... View Article

Lamb Shank from St James Gate

Enticing Irish Fare at St. James’s Gate

January 29, 2015 12:44 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

There’s something wonderfully inviting about a wood interior and crackling fire on a winter’s eve, and St James’s Gate offers just that. I ducked into the pub recently for a farewell dinner and felt quite cozy in a dark wooden booth poring over a menu of traditional Irish fare. The particular draw for this evening’s guest... View Article