Cupid's Love/Hate Pub Crawl - 2/16/13

"Love it or hate it, Cupid has a Pub Crawl planned for you." Just in time for Valentine's Day, Cork's is proud to play host to what promises to be quite the night. Whether you're together forever or single and ready to mingle, join us for the Cupid's Love/Hate Pub Crawl on Saturday, February 16, 2013.

With shuttles to beat the cold, contests (for Sexiest Cupid, Limo Trips, and FREE drinks), awesome t-shirts, and proceeds benefiting Blair's Tree of Hope and Playmakers, you have every reason to come out for a great time at some of the hottest spots in St. Paul!

THE DETAILS

REGISTRATION: To register yourself (and your special someone), CLICK HERE. Simply agree to the conditions of the waiver, and then you get to choose your Pub Crawl Package. Act fast, though, because prices go up as the Crawl approaches.

Cupid's Basic Package

Prices/deadlines: 

$10 through 2/6/2013 

$20 from 2/7/2013 through 2/16/2013

- Includes wristband to get drink specials and available transportation throughout the crawl.

Cupid's Must Have Package

Prices/deadlines:

$20 until 2/8/2013 

$30 from 2/9/2013 until 2/16/2013

- Includes all Basic Package items as well as: T-Shirt, Marker, Kazoo, Lanyard

Plus, you don't even need to worry about a ride home! The Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown has reserved a block of rooms that night at a special rate specifically for the Cupid's Love/Hate Pub Crawl. The special room rate will be available until February 16th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. To reserve your room, CLICK HERE. 

WRISTBAND PICK-UP: To pick up your wrist band and the package items you ordered previously, you have two options. On both days, pick-up will be right here at Cork's. 

Friday, February 15 from 4-10pm (enjoy Happy Hour specials from 4-6pm while you're here), or 

Saturday, February 16 (the day of the event) from 11am - 3pm. 

THE CRAWL

Finally, it begins! 

(Please note: This is currently tentative and times may change as well as route). 

START: Cork's Pub 3:00-4:00pm

$3 Domestic Taps and Bottles, $4 Premium Taps, $5 Bloody Mary's

SHUTTLE to:

Barrio Tequila Bar 4:00-5:00pm

$4 Barrio Margaritas

SHUTTLE to:

BullPen Sports Saloon 5:00-6:00pm

Sexiest Cupid Contest (M/F)

$3 Captains & $2 Custom "Sweethearts" Shots

SHUTTLE to:
Eagle Street Grille 6:00-7:00pm

$2 Bud, Bud Light, and Mich Golden Lights

SHUTTLE to: 
Patrick McGovern's 7:00-8:30pm

$5 "McLovins" - Smucker up with this Bacardi Grape punch!

WALKING to:

Tom Reid’s 8:30-10:00pm

$4 Opulent Vodka Red Bulls

WALKING to:
Grand 7 Saloon 10:00-11:30pm

$5 Domestic Taps

SHUTTLE to:

Cork's / Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown

Once safely back, you can either continue the party at our very own "after party", head up to your room to sleep it off, or arrange for a sober ride home! (Remember, if you stay, you get to take advantage of our complimentary cooked to order breakfast the next morning. Nothing cures a hangover like an omelet!)

Now that you have all the details, we bet you just can't wait to get signed up! Grab your friends and special someones, get registered, and prepare yourselves for one fantastic, non-sappy, V-Day adventure.

If you still need more info, visit the event website at http://www.cupidslovehate.com/. Then, proceed as outlined above.

Go Wild with Cork's and the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown!

Thrilled, in a word, is how we feel about the return of the Minnesota Wild to the State of Hockey. Just when we feared hope was lost (with the Vikings), the news that the NHL Players reached an agreement rung out as music to our ears!

For the duration of the Wild Season, take advantage of our special Minnesota Wild Package. When you have tickets to a Wild home game and book our Wild Package, you receive:

• Overnight accommodations at the beautiful Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown, 
• Complimentary transportation (for two) to and from the Xcel Energy Center, and a
• $25 Gift Certificate to Cork's Irish Pub!

It's simple! Just buy your tickets to any Wild home game. Then, book your stay under our Wild Package, by CLICKING HERE. Once you arrive, feel free to take advantage of Happy Hour in Cork's with your Cork's Certificate, or even relax and enjoy the manager's reception (complimentary cocktails and snacks offered with your room stay).

When it's time for the puck to drop, simply show your ticket at our front desk for your FREE shuttle to the Xcel's doors. No parking or walking in the cold for you! When the game is over (and the Wild clinch the win *fingers crossed*), we'll transport you back to the hotel where your spacious two-room suite is waiting.

Enjoy a restful night from the comfort of your suite or unwind in the Jacuzzi. Either way, our complimentary cooked to order breakfast awaits the next morning.

Book your stay with our Wild Package by CLICKING HERE, and Let's Play Hockey!

New Menu Items - In Full Color!

A few weeks back, we let you know how excited we were about our new menu! Chock full of new items and some great improvements on old favorites, we just couldn't wait for everyone to try it out. 

Well, just in case you didn't take our word at face value, we decided to share some pictures of some of the new and improved menu favorites. If you still don't believe us after this, you're just going to have to stop in and try them for yourself!

Scottish Eggs ( A longtime pub favorite) - Three hard boiled eggs wrapped in sausage and bread crumbs. Deep fried golden brown and served with stone-ground and spicy mustards. 

Chicken Wings (A new signature item, not your traditional wing!) - Braised whole wings tossed in a spicy dry rub seasoning. Served with celery and housemade bleu cheese dressing.

Cork’s Reuben Rolls - House braised corned beef, kraut, and thousand island wrapped in a flaky shell and deep fried. 

Whiskey Steak Salad - Mixed greens tossed in a tomato and whiskey vinaigrette, topped with sweet sauteed onions, peppers, and bleu cheese encrusted beef medallion.

Chicken BLT Salad - Our famous chicken tenders over crisp romaine with bacon crumbles, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes, all tossed in a tarragon honey mustard.

Chicken Caprese Sandwich - Thinly pounded chicken breast, lightly fried and served atop a warm ciabatta roll with tomato, mozzarella, and basil aioli.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich - Pulled Pork tossed in a fresh made whiskey BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw and served on a toasted pretzel bun.

Cobb Burger - A 1/2 pound burger smothered in bleu cheese, avocado, bacon, tomato relish and red pepper aioli. 

Fish & Chips - A generous portion of Summit Ale beer battered fried cod , served with french fries, coleslaw, tarter sauce and malt vinegar. Your choice of two or three pieces.

Beer Brined Chicken Breast - Chicken breast brined in Finnegan's Irish Amber, grilled to perfection and served with a sweet corn succotash and garlic mashed Yukon potatoes.

Homestyle Meatloaf (Already VERY popular) - Two slices of fresh baked meatloaf grilled and smothered in our very own whiskey BBQ glaze, served with mashed potatoes and fresh spring peas.

Oven Baked Mac & Cheese - Macaroni paired with a stout cheddar cheese sauce and topped with shredded aged cheddar and bread crumbs. Baked for that golden brown finish. Add chicken or shrimp for an added kick!

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Anglaise (Another signature item made in-house by our chef) - A twist on an old favorite. Chocolate cake and sourdough bread in a cocoa custard, baked to perfection. 

Based on these photos and our new menu, what would your order be?

Why wait? Stop in this week and see what all the fuss is about. We'll see you tomorrow!


Sláinte!

Trivia Mafia on Those Cold Winter Nights

Make the best of winter in Minnesota and make plans to fill those long, cold, and otherwise lonely winter nights. Here at Cork's, we offer Daily Specials and happenings, so each day of your week, you have the opportunity to take advantage of some serious fun.

Every Wednesday evening, we welcome our friends with Trivia Mafia with open arms. Hailed as the "Twin Cities' Best Pub Quiz", join us for one great night of Trivia Mafia Trivia. 

Every Wednesday, we welcome the famous Martin Devaney for the original Trivia Mafia Trivia game. If you want to dazzle us with your fact-slinging slew of knowledge, right here at 8pm is your spot! Win fabulous prizes by flexing that grey matter as you answer questions with your quintessentially named team. 

Here are our some pics (courtesy of Trivia Mafia) from January 3's Trivia installment: 

First Place - Green Grimace

Second Place - Dawn E and Marie

Third Place - Hogan and the Cardinals

This week, make the sensible choice, and join us for Trivia Mafia Trivia and beat the winter blues at Cork's!