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MCNAMARA’S Where: 1595 Wilmington Drive, DuPont Information: 253-964-9200; mcnamaraspubandgrill.com The recipe: Steak and Guinness stew ($11.99) made with choice beef, onions and topped with roasted carrots, parsnips and a plop of colcannon. “Our recipe is based on the original steak & Guinness stew served at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland, brought to us by a dear, old Irish friend, Chef Trevis Gleason of Seattle,” said Lizz Farrell Lewis, who owns McNamara’s with parents and siblings. “McNamara’s steak and Guinness stew is slow braised in our ovens overnight. Large chunks of Northwest beef are browned with onions, and then the pans are deglazed with our secret Guinness gravy before they are set to braise,” described Farrell Lewis. The verdict: McNamara’s holds a special place in my Irish stew loving heart. McNamara’s roasts the parsnips and carrots separately and then serves the vegetables atop the steak stew along with colcannon (mashed potatoes threaded with kale). The chunky, identifiable, hearty vegetables get caramelized sweetness from the roasting, which tempers the bitter Guinness stout-powered gravy. “We think it allows for the best of each ingredients to shine through. That’s how they serve it at the Guinness Brewery,” said Farell Lewis of the roasted veggies. The colcannon potatoes add more creaminess. Other Irish on the menu: Corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie. Impressive selection of Irish whiskeys. About the restaurant: The restaurant opened in July 2009. It’s an Irish pub concept, but the restaurant also features American pub food on the menu. On St. Patrick’s Day: Live music, a beer garden and drink discounts all day. |
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