To green beer and plastic shamrocks, I say "Nevermore."
In search of a real St. Patrick’s experience—with extra clovers, a proper pint, and, why not, even a shillelagh thrown in for cultural accuracy—I made a breezy drive to the quiet community of Harrah for the traditional Irish cuisine of the Black Raven, 1878 N. Church Ave.
Though the name Black Raven sounds ominous, in reality it’s a warm, welcoming, homey place that brings alive the tone and feel of Irish pubs... or at least the ones I’ve seen on TV.