Lamb Stew Pub Review grew out of a hobby -- perhaps an obsession -- of mine. My work frequently takes me to various cities around the U.S., often arriving the day before a meeting or workshop, and I have to eat somewhere. As I often travel alone, I try to find a place that offers a some simple fare, reasonably-priced beer, maybe a little entertainment and friendly conversation--kind of like what I'd have at home if I were there. Such is the nature of an Irish pub!
So over the last several years, I've taken to collecting Irish pubs. At least one night in each city, I search out a local pub for dinner, a pint of plain, and a couple hours of kicking back. It beats the hell out of reality shows. So where does the lamb stew come in? When herself and I traveled to the ancestral home a few years back, I was alarmed at the sheer number of sheep that clearly appeared to be taking over the island. I pledged then and there that I would do what I could to keep the woolly beasts from overrunning the Guinness-consuming populace. So I've been eating the buggers as fast as I can ever since. Lamb chops, rack of lamb, lamb masala, lamb shank, even gyros! But my preference is traditional lamb stew, often called Irish stew, which some folks make with beef, but no Irishman worth his Jameson's would eat his milk cow.
Well then, to the purpose of this blog. As long as I was going to be in pubs all over the country anyway, I decided to focus my obsession on finding the best lamb stew in the country. Bailey, yo and Britney, yo (teammates in Alligators on a Party Barge) thought I should report on my quest and accompany my findings with pub reviews and photos of the best pubs from my travels. While most material will be original, I'll also use this space to share some great Irish lyrics, poems, toast, and blessings I discover along the way.
So, welcome to the Lamb Stew Pub Review. Slainte!
