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READ ON!Corned beef, live Irish music, a few beverages. Get your tickets now for a destinated-to-sell-out dining experience at The Forge: Lemont Quarries.
The special St. Patrick's Forgefire Dining Experience takes place on Friday, March 19. The evnetgives you the chance to celebrate with "fellow Leprechauns" on the Quarry Shelf, taking in a truly adventurous view of The Forge - voted as one of the Top Three Best New Attractions nationally by USA Today's 10best poll.
The menu features slow-cooked corned beef in Irish Red Ale with grilled carrots, brussel sprouts, and potatoes. Accompanying the beef is Irish soda bread and sherry horseradish sauce.
Tickets are $20 per person, and available at https://www.forgeparks.com/adventure-dining.