Patch Picks: Taste (and Drink) of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day

Murphy's Irish Pub

Thank goodness Murphy's is back in full-swing, fully renovated and better than ever, just in time for their annual St. Patrick's Day shindig. Expect all the makings of an epic bash: Guinness, traditional grub and lots of live music.  You'll see everyone and anyone here.

Vintage House's Traditional Irish Luncheon

Have you made your reservations for annual fete? This event is all about the food. The center will celebrates the day with a traditional Irish home-cooked meal, including soda bread, dessert and beverages. Lunch starts at 1 p.m., costs $15.

Rotary Club Buffet and Party

At 6 p.m. the Sonoma Community Center doors open on the Rotary Club’s St. Patrick’s Day party. They’ll be drawing tickets for the “Luck O’the Irish Raffle with it’s $10,000 cash prize or two week trip to Ireland. Only 1200 tickets will be sold for the five prizes. Buy your tickets online for $25 plus $1.62 online fee.

DIY Irish Feast

Did you catch yesterday's (we print it every Wednesday)? There's a ton of deals at local markets on everything you need to make the Irish feast of your dreams, if your a cooking type. You just might find me snapping up some Jameson at Sonoma Market to make this delicious, and personally vouched for, Chocolate-Whiskey Cake. Luck 'o the Irish indeed!

Editor's note: Be safe out there. Sonoma County's Avoid the 13 DUI task force is deploying extra DUI patrols Thursday for St. Patrick's Day.

In response to the many alcohol promotions and events planned for Thursday's holiday, the DUI task force will use roving patrols in areas that have a high rate of DUI collisions and arrests, officials said.

The Sonoma Police Department will have an extra officer dedicated to DUI enforcement, according to Sonoma Police Department Sgt. Spencer Crum.

The county's DUI task force is asking the public to prepare a safe way home before the festivities begin by designating a sober driver.

Bay City News contributed to this report.