Last call for the fun and festive St. Patrick's Day buffet, March 20

The Reliable Source at the National Press Club will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a special buffet on Thursday, March 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Indulge in a feast of traditional Irish delights, including corned beef and cabbage, Guinness Beer Lamb Shepherd’s Pie, and a variety of delectable desserts.

Music will be provided by Master Sgt. Russell Wilson, a pianist and accordion player for the United States Marine Band who performs at the White House for state dinners, receptions and other events. He provided violin music at the Reliable Source Valentine's Day dinner and played the accordion at the Reliable Source Oktoberfest buffet. Music begins at 6 p.m.

The buffet is $40 for members and $50 for guests plus drinks, tax and gratuity. Reserve online today or by emailing the Reliable Source at [email protected] or by phone at (202) 662-7443.

Free parking for members at One Parking, 1325 G St. NW, is available with a purchase of $35 or more in food and beverage.

Menu

Special Irish cocktails $13

  • Irish Sunset
  • Irish Mule 
  • Irish Luck 

Soup

  • Sausage, potato, and green cabbage soup, served with Irish soda bread

Salads

  • Irish red potato salad with olives, celery, onions, sour cream, and a scallion/bacon garnish
  • Clementine cucumber salad
  • Irish flag salad
  • Irish salad
  • Green pea salad

Entrées

  • Traditional sliced corned beef with cabbage, Yukon Gold potatoes, and carrots
  • Irish-style chicken casserole
  • Scotch eggs
  • Creamy mustard and caper codfish
  • Guinness Beer Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with fall vegetables

Carving Station

  • Roasted herbed leg of lamb with mint jelly and horseradish

Vegetables

  • Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with vegetarian crumbles, corn, peas, and mashed potatoes
  • Irish colcannon mash with kale and scallions

Sweets

  • Irish bread pudding with whiskey sauce
  • Luck of the Irish frosted cupcakes
  • Irish-decorated cookies