Cottage Pie from The Peddler’s Daughter in Haverhill. Photograph by Brian Demello

5 Local Pubs Serving Traditional Irish Fare This St. Pat’s Day

Traditional dishes from the Emerald Isle made their way to New England shores over a century ago, and North Shore pubs and eateries continue to serve these favorites.

Kurt HanssMarch 12, 2021

Since colonial times, the Irish have helped define the character, culture, and cuisine of Boston and beyond. Fleeing poverty, famine, and freedom from British rule, they arrived over the centuries with little more than their belongings, customs, and family recipes. Food has always been a cultural touchstone for anyone living away from home. And, for the Irish settling on the East Coast, recreating the dishes they loved and knew was comforting and easy. Items like brown bread, Shepard’s Pie, beef stew, mashed potatoes, and fish and chips all use ingredients found in New England. The Irish Cottage. Photograph by Anthony Tieuli “Mos

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5 Local Pubs Serving Traditional Irish Fare This St. Pat’s Day

Traditional dishes from the Emerald Isle made their way to New England shores over a century ago, and North Shore pubs and eateries continue to serve these favorites.

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