5% to the Lupus Foundation of MN on Sundays through June

Here at Cork's, we love to give back whenever we can. That's why we're so excited to announce that every Sunday throughout the months of April, May, and June, we'll be donating 5% of sales to the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota.

About the Foundation: 

Founded in 1976, the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM) celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2011. The mission of the organization is to serve those affected by lupus, raise awareness and fund research in an ongoing effort to improve the lives of others.

LFM is an independent organization that focuses on funding lupus research and serving those in Minnesota and neighboring states. As a non-profit charitable organization, LFM provides education, support and service to those affected by lupus, promotes awareness and understanding of lupus to others, and supports research that seeks to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus as well as to discover its cause and cure.

To learn more, visit their website: http://www.lupusmn.org/.

In the meantime, join us on Sundays and dine out in support of a great cause!

Top Ten Things to Do - Spring Edition

Now that it's April and the weather has finally (maybe?!) started to cooperate with the calendar, we thought we'd heat things up with thoughts of spring. Reveling not just in the melting snow and increased daylight, we're also looking forward to all of the great things to do around the cities in the Spring as well!

In no particular order, here are the top ten things to do this season!

10. Roll those windows down and that sunroof back!
9. Take a stroll. With all the lovely parks the cities have to offer, a walk is the perfect respite from the winter blues!
8. Love your neighborhood! Each Sunday Cork's is happy to offer half off to our neighbors, the residents of the condos and apartments around Cork's.
7. Cheer the Wild into the Playoffs! The NHL Playoffs are just around the corner, so hit up a Wild game (or catch all the action at Cork's) as you watch them battle for a top spot.
6. Check out one of our new rooms! Scheduled for completion in July of this year, we're so excited to showcase our "brand new" hotel.
5. Try out one of our spring friendly dishes, like the Chicken BLT Salad, Chicken Caprese Sandwich, Grilled Salmon, and Asiago Halibut.
4. Play ball! If you don't feel like getting off the bench, catch a Twins or a Saints game from the comfort of your seat, both played in the beautiful great outdoors.
3. Have a pint on the patio! Our sidewalk tables are a great way to take in the sunshine and unwind among all of the sights and sounds of Lowertown.
2. Bloody's & Brunch! There's just something so quintessential about enjoying Brunch and a well-made Bloody Mary on a springtime Sunday.
1. Shovel in shorts and a t-shirt! Hey, this is Minnesota after all, so we're just being realistic!

Here's to a great spring, friends!

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!

Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown Room Renovation - UPDATE!

A few weeks ago, we let you in on our little secret - We're renovating! As we don those hardhats and continue swinging those hammers, we're making good on our promise to keep you updated along the way.

Here are the first glimpses of what a BRAND NEW suite at the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown looks like.

New Living Room Area

Other end of Living Area with Bureau and Flatscreen, Dining Table, and Wet Bar complete with Mini Refrigerator and Microwave

Workspace with Dresser and Flatscreen TV in Bedroom

Brand new Beds and Linens!

Here's to our anticipated completion in July of 2013! We can't wait and hope you're just as excited as we are.

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!

It's Coming - Big Changes Ahead!

This is an especially exciting time around here as we celebrate new beginnings. With our ownership change of last year, we promised great things in store for you, our loyal patrons. As such, we are so excited to announce that our hotel room renovation is officially underway with an expected completion of mid-July.

St. Paul's only all-suite hotel is about to get that much better! We just can't wait to show off the beautiful new guest suites to all of our friends and fans.

Plus, to minimize any guest inconvenience, we're completing the renovation in phases. This way, you won't be bothered by any noise or dust while you stay with us during this process.

Just one more reason we can't wait until summer, a gorgeous "new" hotel to show off to you (and for you to enjoy)!

We'll make sure to share our progress, in the form of updates, pictures, and more, with you along the way, so you can get in on the excitement too.

Here's to a gorgeous summer, friends!