You're in Good Company

No matter what you do or where you work, Cork's has a special just for you.  

COMPANY DAYS

Did you know that Cork's offers a discount to employees of downtown St. Paul businesses on certain days? Enjoy 25% off your food order on the day that your company has been designated. 

Monday:

St. Paul Police and Fire | Department of Revenue | City of St. Paul

Tuesday: 

Regions | Science Museum | Osan Dental | Children’s Hospital | Biomedix

Wednesday: 

Department of Human Services | Ecolab | State of Minnesota Employees

Thursday:

Securian | City and County Credit Union | Cray | McNally Smith | Lawson | 3M | CIS Insurance (L.S.S.)

Friday: 

Health Partners | Bethesda Hospital | St. Joseph’s Hospital | Ramsey County | Education Minnesota

We have been adding to our list daily, so if you don't see your company, there's a good chance we're in the process of adding it. Please contact our Food & Beverage Manager, Chris, at 651-224-5111 or e-mail him. If you're company is not on the list, he'll work with you to ensure that it is added accordingly, and if it's on the list, we can let you know which day to show up!

FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT

We have also designated every Sunday evening from 7-11pm as Foodservice Industry Night (FIN) for our fellow local restaurant employees. After showing proof of employment, FIN guests get a card that's good for Double-ups. Double up for a buck on select drinks -- Order one drink and receive the second for just a dollar!

And if it just so happens that you don't qualify for any of the above specials, you can always take advantage of our usual Daily Specials, Happy Hour deals, and Facebook Fan Friday of course! 

Sláinte!

Inspired by the Season - Summer Specials Menu

In continuing with our commitment to offering specials that are up to the minute for this season, we are now offering a Special Menu that will be available for the duration of the season.

Inspired by the flavors of summer, we've included some lighter items that complement our pub fare quite nicely.

Now through Labor Day, enjoy summer at Cork's with our Summer Specials Menu!

Inspired by the Season

Soup & Salad

A cup of our chef-crafted soup with house salad {your choice of dressing}.

Half Club & Soup

1/2 of our famous Club Sandwich served with a cup of our chef-crafted soup.  

Berries & Brie Salad

Berries & Brie Salad 

Mixed Greens tossed in Strawberry Vinaigrette. Topped with seasonal Berries and Sliced Brie. 

{Add Chicken}

Apple & Brie Chicken Sandwich

Grilled Apple & Brie Chicken Sandwich

Grilled Granny Smith Apple Slices and melted Brie with a grilled Chicken Breast and topped with a Balsamic Reduction. 

Served with your choice of side. 

Cherry Chicken Salad Wrap

Dried Cherries, Cashews, and Chicken Salad wrapped in a Whole Wheat Tortilla. 

Served with your choice of side. 

Strawberry Shortcake

Pound Cake topped with Macerated Strawberries and fresh Whipped Cream.

Stop into Cork's this week and see for yourself just how tasty summer can be!

Cork's Specials through July 17

Yum! Yum! Chef Erik's at it again with some brand new specials this week. In addition to our usual menu fare, which satiates the palates of our guests on a daily basis, Chef Erik has whipped up three fabulous summer specials to get you through your week.

Available now through next Wednesday, July 17, the following sandwich, entree, and dessert await your order.

Smoked Chicken Wrap - $13

 Thinly sliced cold Smoked Chicken with Tomato Aioli, Mixed Greens, Havarti Cheese, Red Onion and Diced bacon. Served with your choice of side. 

Teriyaki Beef Udon

 Teriyaki Beef Udon - $16

Beef Tips sautéed in a Teriyaki Glaze with Asian Vegetable Mix, all served over Japanese Wheat Noodles. Topped with Scallions and Sesame Seeds. 

Molten Lava Cake - $8 

Warm and rich Chocolate Cake with pooled Chocolate Ganache in the center topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce. 

Less than a week left to enjoy these tasty specials, so hurry in to Cork's and try one today! 

Otherwise, like us on Facebook and join us for half-priced lunch on Friday (including the Chicken Wrap and Beef Udon among all your other delicious options) for Facebook Fan Friday. 

Minnesota Wild Playoff Hockey at Cork's & The Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown

With one away game down, one more to play tonight, and two more to play at home, it's obvious that your Minnesota Wild need you to cheer them into the second round of the 2013 NHL Playoffs!

Let Cork's and the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown be your destination for Wild Playoff Hockey. If you're looking for a spot to watch the games (home or away), we've got you covered. With multiple flatscreens to catch all the playoff action and our great menu filled with your favorites to half off Coors Light taps during the game, Cork's Irish Pub is your pub for playoff hockey.

If you were lucky enough to score tickets to one of the upcoming Home Playoff Games on Sunday, May 5, or Tuesday, May 7, enhance your  experience with our Minnesota Wild Package. With your tickets to a Wild Playoff home game, book our Wild Package and 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 book your Wild Package stay, 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 our famous Manager's Reception (complimentary cocktails and snacks offered with your room stay).

Then, when you're ready to head to the game, simply show your ticket at our front desk for your FREE shuttle to the Xcel's doors. No parking or walking 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 Go Wild!

Let's Play Ball - Enjoy Cork's Twins Baseball Special

With the weather we've been having, it sure doesn't feel like Twins Baseball season. However, the calendar does say late April, so we'll just stick to that and hope for the best. Having to postpone several games this season already due to the unseasonable spring weather, watching the game in-person may not be the best option these days.

Photo Courtesy of CBS Minnesota

If you don't feel like bundling up and braving the elements at Target Field, join us here at Cork's. We've got a Twins Special that's sure to warm you right up.

For every televised Twins game this season enjoy our Twins Pack:

3 Topping Pizza + 1 Pitcher of Beer = Just $20

For example, today take advantage of the Twins double header at Target Field in 30 degree cold (as they're still clearing mountains of snow out of the stadium) OR at Cork's in the balmy 70 degree warmth (with pizza and beer for about the price of parking at the stadium). 

Choose wisely, friends. 

Oh, and GO TWINS! 

The Best Happy Hour in St. Paul - Revamped!

The BEST Happy Hour in St. Paul just got a little bit better, as we've revamped our offerings!

Every Monday through Friday, join us for the Happiest Hour in Lowertown. From 4pm - 6pm, take HALF OFF all House Wines, Rail Drinks, and  Domestic Taps. Plus, get Premium Taps for just $3.

Did we mention that any of our delicious appetizers are HALF OFF as well? That's right get all of your favorite apps for Half Price.

Scotch Eggs

Reuben Rolls

Chicken Wings

This week, head on over to Cork's and get happy! 

Sláinte!

St. Patty's Day Weekend at Cork's Irish Pub

Without further ado, here are the final details for tomorrow's festivities! A Special Menu + Live Music + Drink Specials + Shot Girls + Beer Tub = The Best St. Patrick's Day (Eve) ever! The luck of the Irish will definitely be with you when you spend your day at Cork's.

The annual St. Paul St. Patrick's Day Parade starts at noon tomorrow, so make sure you have your spot for the festivities. Afterward, warm up at Cork's with your favorite Irish nibbles and imbibements. 

Additionally, as you already well know, the musical acts will be Will Harrison, followed by the Black Belt of Celt. Not only will there be Corned Beef & Cabbage as promised, but Shot Girls and the much lauded Beer Tub! 

'Twil be a St. Patty's Day you won't soon forget! See you tomorrow. 

Sláinte!

St. Patrick's Day 2013 at Cork's

The happiest day of the year is just around the corner, and we're hard at work finalizing our plans, so that you can enjoy the best St. Patty's Day yet.

Just like last year, we'll be running our famous Corned Beef & Cabbage Special ALL weekend long. From Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17 (St. Patty's Day), enjoy our famous Corned Beef Dinner with traditional accompaniments.

Then, on Saturday, March 16, we'll be offering a limited food menu with special entertainment from 3 to 7pm. Will Harrison, who's played the pub before, will perform first, followed by the 3-piece Black Belt of Celt.

Also, expect shot specials and for the first-time-ever, the Cork's Beer Tub.

So, make plans to join Cork's for the best day of the year, and you won't be disappointed!

Sláinte!

Choose Your Own Valentine's Day Adventure

We're less than a week out from all of the happenings held in honor of the most romantic day of the year. To keep you out of the dog house with your significant other, we came up with THREE perfect Cork's dates, depending on your sweetheart's personality. Simply pick the description that most closely corresponds to your honey and voila! We laid out all of the rest.

The Romantic

Your classic traditionalist when it comes to Valentine's Day. Flowers and love poems will not be lost on this one! If your sweetie has more traditional notions of amorous intentions for the big V-Day, then we have the perfect plans for you.

The Gift: Flowers and/or your favorite loved songs in a playlist just for him/her.

The Evening: Romance is the name of the game, so start with a romantic dinner at Cork's. We're running our famous Filet Oscar special Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of Valentine's Day weekend, so you can make a big impression without breaking the bank. Order a bottle of wine for the table and enjoy your special meal together. 

Then, make sure you leave time for a stroll through our beautiful atrium, where you can watch our famous ducks before retiring to your own two-room suite. 

The Jock

During football season, your Sunday plans are well-decided and when the NHL lockout ended, your sweetie wept. Tears of joy that is! If your love talks dozens in terms of point-spreads as opposed to roses, then we have the perfect plans for you as well. 

The Gift: Tickets to the Wild vs. Avalanche game on Valentine's Day of course!

The Evening: Take advantage of our Wild Package, and kick off the evening with complimentary drinks at our evening manager's reception. Then, hop on the shuttle to the Xcel (that's included with the Wild Package) and we'll transport you right to the front doors. No parking, no hassle, no problem! 

Then, after you and your special someone watch the Wild beat the Avalanche (fingers crossed), we'll pick you up at the X and bring you right back to the hotel. Once there, you might as well take advantage of the $25 in Cork's Cash that is also included in your Wild Package. Enjoy a night cap and one of our new appetizers as you relive all of the great game moments before retiring to your very own two-room suite.

The Party Animal

Your sweetheart is simply the life of the party. Much happier in a crowd than in a quiet two-some, your love feels that the best nights are the ones that he/she can't fully remember in the morning. If this describes your special someone, then we've got the perfect evening planned for you!

The Gift: Tickets to the Cupid's Love/Hate Pub Crawl on Saturday, February 16.

The Evening: Kick things off at Cork's with $3 Domestic Taps and Bottles, $4 Premium Taps, $5 Bloody Mary's before hitting up some of the best spots in St. Paul on a Pub Crawl you and your love won't soon forget. Just imagine: a night of partying at  Barrio Tequila Bar, BullPen Sports Saloon, Eagle Street Grille, Patrick McGovern's, Tom Reid’s, Grand 7 Saloon, plus contests (for Sexiest Cupid, Limo Trips, and FREE drinks), awesome t-shirts, and proceeds benefiting Blair's Tree of Hopeand Playmakers! Sounds great, right?

Once the crawl is over and you return to Cork's, you don't even need to worry about a ride since the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate specifically for the Cupid's Love/Hate Pub Crawl. Then, as before, you get to just retire to your own two-room suite.


No matter the option you choose, all the great amenities of being a guest at the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown are available to you, including our famous cooked-to-order breakfast in the morning.

Here's to a great Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day at Cork's

Love is in the air around here! To help you celebrate in the tastiest way possible, we've got just the dinner for you and your special someone.

Beginning on Valentine's Day, Thursday, February 14th and running though, Saturday, February 16th, enjoy Chef Eric's famous Filet Mignon Oscar. Priced at just $50 per couple, this is one delicious splurge that's sure to impress without breaking the bank.

For each person, the special includes:

• A 6oz Filet Mignon topped with Crab Claw Meat and our rich Hollandaise Sauce, 
• A Twice Baked Potato, and 
• Broccolini. 

The perfect prefix to our new Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Anglaise, you won't want to miss Cork's Filet Oscar. With our list of choice wine pairing options as well as your favorite cocktails, Cork's is excited be your St. Paul Valentine's Day destination. 

Plus, if you're looking to make a whole night of it, our prime location within the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown offers you the opportunity for a mini getaway! To make your room reservation, CLICK HERE.

Bring your sweetheart to Cork's for an intimate dinner this Valentine's Day. To book your reservations, call Cork's at (651) 224-5111.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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!

St. Paul's Holiday Party Destination

If you're looking for the ideal location to host your company, organization, or family's holiday party, search no further! Cork's Irish Pub and the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown are the ideal holiday event destination.

From our friendly, experienced event staff to holiday centerpieces and your choice of colored linens, let Cork's and the Embassy Suites take care of all the details, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonder of the season. Plus, when you host your party here, you don't even have to worry about anyone getting home safely, since you can offer our special holiday "Take the Elevator Home" Group Rate to your attendees.

With a variety of menu options and several choice dates still available, we ensure your holiday party is an event to remember. We'll even throw in a Gift Certificate for your employee holiday raffle!

Plus, right now we're offering meeting planners an extra special bonus for entrusting their holiday parties to us. Book now and receive a FREE Kindle Fire*!

The choice is clear when you choose Cork's Irish Pub and the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown for your holiday party.

For more information or to reserve your date, please contact our catering department at 651-379-5061.


*Kindle Fire bonus available for parties with a minimum of $4,000 in food and beverage.

MEA Looms - Stay Over With the Kids

With the teachers away at conferences this week, the kids have an extra early start to their weekend. If you're worried about what to do, why not bring them to stay? 

With a pool on-site, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, and the fun of watching our ducks enjoy their run of the atrium, the Embassy Suites St. Paul Downtown is the perfect spot for a mini staycation! Let us worry about making the kids breakfast and the beds, and you can enjoy some much deserved fun. 

With our close proximity to most of the downtown attractions, hours of fun await. From the Science Museum of Minnesota with Tornado Alley showing in the Omni Theater to the Minnesota Children's Museum with all the hands-on fun, there's something for kids of any age. Add in all of St. Paul's unique restaurants, interesting parks, and boutique shopping and you've got yourself quite an adventure. 

Then, after a long day of adventures and exploring, head back to the hotel for some R & R. Relax by the pool (or in the jacuzzi) while the kids splash around and let Cork's Irish Pub whip up some dinner. If you'd like, you don't even need to leave the comfort of your suite. We can deliver room service while you catch up on your favorite show or even the latest family blockbuster. 

Sounds pretty nice, right?! 

Plus, if you're a fan of the Embassy Suites St. Paul Downtown on Facebook, the deal gets even sweeter, because Facebook fans get an extra 10% off standard rates. To book using the Facebook rate, simply Like us on Facebook, and then CLICK HERE to book through our special Facebook Fan booking window.

Whether you stay with us or not, have a great break! 

It's Pays to Be a Follower

That's probably one of the only times you'll hear that it pays to be a follower, but it's true! Here at Cork's and the Embassy Suites St. Paul Downtown, we appreciate our social fans and followers so much that we like to offer them special deals and perks just for giving us that 'Like'. 

CORK'S

Facebook Fan Fridays -- Just for liking Cork's Irish Pub on Facebook, we offer you half off your lunch from 11am to 4pm EVERY Friday. No matter what you order, you've only got to cover half of it if you're a fan. 

EMBASSY SUITES DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL

Social Media Special Rate -- If you like the Embassy Suites St. Paul Downtown on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, you can get 10% off standard rates if you book through our special social media booking link. 

Even if you're not in the market for a half-priced lunch on Fridays or a great hotel stay experience (did we mention our nightly manager's reception and complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast?), it still pays to stay social with us.

From contests and giveaways to the latest news on events, both within our walls and in the community at large, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter is your best chance at staying in the know.

When Trivia Mafia Trivia returned to  Cork's, our social media followers found out first. When we launched our State Fair Photo Contest, our social media followers found out first. When we unveil the next biggest thing since sliced bread, yep, you guessed it, our social media followers will be the first to find out.

If you haven't yet liked us on Facebook or followed us on Twitter, what are you waiting for? Plus, while you're there, let us know what you'd like to see on our pages or in the restaurant and hotel. We love to start conversations and get the ball rolling with our biggest fans!

Go Social with the Embassy Suites St. Paul

Since Cork's makes our home within the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown, it's only natural that we want to share the love, so you can 'Like' and 'Follow' them just as you have with us.

With new specials and promotions posted frequently, liking the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown on Facebook and following them on Twitter not only makes sense, but it could pay off too!

If you were fanning or following, you would already know about their two big specials. The first is a State Fair Package, where you get your suite plus the famous cooked to order breakfast, two one-day Fair passes, and complimentary transportation all for one low price.

Further, they've even extended a special promotion for all of their social media fans and followers. If you like the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter, you qualify for 10% off your rate automatically.

So, what are you waiting for? Make sure you Like the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter today. That way, you can start taking advantage of all the great promotions they run right away!

Irony Wines on Special NOW!

We're happy to announce that select Irony Wines are back. Featured over the holiday season last year, they were a big hit, and we're pretty excited to offer them again at an even better deal!

This time, we're featuring Irony Wines' Chardonnay and Merlot for just $5/glass and $22/bottle!

Winemaker's Notes: A distinct and subtle Chardonnay, in a medium full style. It is dry, smoothly textured, well balanced, and quite long on the palate, with a lingering finish. Its flavors are complex and restrained, reminiscent of peach, pear and apple, with overtones of vanilla, toast and spicy oak.  

Winemaker's Notes: The Irony Merlot is a classically styled Merlot with medium body and firm tannins. Rich aromatics of black cherry, currant and plum intermingle with hints of vanilla and cedar. Well-balanced with a lingering finish, flavors of blackberry, licorice and sweet oak compliment the wine's bright acidity and structure. 

Irony Wines is a three-generation California winery that produces great varietals that are approachable and balanced, perfect for every occasion.

Stop in this week and see for yourself what the Irony's all about!

Happiest Hour in St. Paul

Do you have a go-to place in St. Paul for all your Happy Hour needs? Let Cork's be your watering hole. Our Happy Hour has been touted the best in St. Paul for a reason.

Monday through Friday, from 4pm to 6pm, you get: 

HALF OFF ALL:

Appetizers

Rail, Call, Martinis, & Specialty Drinks

Whiskeys

WINE & BEER:

$3 - House Wine

$2 - Standard Bottles and Taps

$3 - Premium Bottles and Taps

This is in addition to our Daily Specials as well. So, come on down and bring all of your work friends (and maybe even your regular friends). Have some fun, save some money, it's a win-win!

No time like the present to get happy!

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Your Irish eyes will be smiling if you come down to Cork's this Thursday! Not only do we have a killer Irish band lined up for that evening's Wine & Music Lover Thursday, but we are also running our monthly Corned Beef Dinner special since it's the 17th!


You'll have St. Paddy's on the brain if you come early and take advantage of our new monthly dinner special. On the 17th of every month, enjoy our famous Corned Beef. This is the real deal, previously served only on St. Paddy's Day and other special occasions! Corned Beef, Boiled Cabbage, Baby Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, and your choice of Soup or Salad.

Then, you'll already be here and filled with Irish cheer for when our pals, The Tim Malloys, kick off an acoustic set of some "Bloody [Fantastic] Irish Music" at 7pm.

S'lainte and see you Thursday!

The Madness Continues

We're T-minus 17 short days until Paddy's Day! We've made some clarifications in our line-up and offered some additional details. That way, you can be prepared to have the best day ever. 

To gear up for all this fun, we added some additional specials for the big day, and some for the whole month of March as well. 

One addition is a Crispin & Tully shot special for just $6. Simply a delicious Crispin Cider with a shot of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. This special will be offered not just on Paddy's Day, but for the entire month of March. 

The finalized specials for our Paddy line-up: 

Drink Specials

$2 Green Jell-O Shots

$3 Coors Light Taps

$4 Finnegan's
$6 Crispin & Tully Specials

Food Specials

$2 Scottish Eggs

$6 Reuben Stuffed Potato Skins

and of course...

Our Traditional Corned Beef Dinner with all the Fixings - $13

As we stated previously, The SERFs will be joining us again to kick things off. They'll be burning down the house from noon to 3pm. 

Now that you've got all the info you need to decide, make Cork's your first stop post-parade! 

A Month Out

That's right, we're less than a month from the happiest day of the whole year, St. Patrick's Day! As you know, it's a big deal around here. (Not just Cork's, but all of St. Paul likes to get in on the action)!

There's the parade of course, which is jolly fun. Then, there's all sorts of merriment back at Cork's. Rumor has it that you can expect most of the same shenanigans as last year with some added fun.

Drink Specials

$2 Green Jell-O Shots

$3 Coors Light Taps

$4 Finnegan's

Food Specials

$2 Scottish Eggs

Reuben Stuffed Potato Skins

and of course...

Our Traditional Corned Beef Dinner with all the Fixings

We may also do a sandwich special, but Chef's still working out the deets. Also, The SERFs will be joining us again to kick things off. They'll be burning down the house starting at noon. 

So mark your calendars, stock up on that green glitter, and grab those light-up shamrock headbands out of the closet, because it's going to be a great time.