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Continuing to please all who go here is Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub & Grill with quality entertainment, great casual food, cocktails and a cool outdoor and indoor setting
fare. Truth be told, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu at this friendly local hangout. If you’re in the mood for a really good burg- er, look no further. These big, juicy two-fisted Angus burgers are hand- made and grilled to order with toppings of your choice! A favorite add- on is Applewood smoked bacon and cheddar jack cheese. Along with lots of other delicious sandwiches, there are salads, seafood and varied styles of food or dishes for you to choose. A couple of items that are particularly wonderful: Pizza, Calzone and Stromboli. The Drunken Mussels is an absolute “must.”
Clancy's Irish Sports Pub and Grill has Bradenton's biggest and best tiki bar, the Freaki Tiki, and is your hot spot for live music, cocktails and more! Their one-of-a-kind open-air tiki bar and tavern plays host to numerous Bradenton-area events. Great for holiday events or any private party is their new large 6,000 sq. ft.outdoor dining area on the tiki-deck has fans, heaters and misters to keep you warm or cool. Call Rayma to reserve.
They also have live entertainment Thursday through Saturday and also Sunday from 3 to 7. Their 26 H.D. flat screen TV’s are always set on the sports channels so don’t miss their great sports viewing here! Clancy’s isservinglunchanddinneruntil10PMwiththebaropenlate. You’ll also find a terrific selection of apparel, check out their website at Clancysirishsportspub.com. They are just minutes from Anna Maria, Bradenton, and Holmes Beach. Congrats to fab Owners Rayma and Mel Stowe and staff at one of the best party places, event locations and for wonderful casual dining in Bradenton.
EscapetoThailand,”wellatleast youmaythinkyouhave when you dine at Isan Thai, tucked away in a small strip mall, off busy US 41, at 5758 S.Trail, Sarasota (941-923-12332). With a cozy authentic atmosphere, Isan Thai offers great healthy Thai food choices and warm, friendly service. A great story here from this COVID pan- demic, is that their business, which has been only a delivery and pick-up service for months has done a fabulous trade. Now it’s even better since they have opened for safe inside dining. Sarasotans have really embraced Isan Thai over the years and are keen to support them during these unusual times. And with good reason as their food is magnifi- cent! Congratulations to all here!
A full menu of vegan and vegetarian selections are offered, using tofu and/or fresh vegetables, (delivered 4 or 5 days a week). A popular gluten-free item is Red Curry with Tofu and Vegetables. Fresh whole Caribbean snapper, (delivered several times a week), can easily be shared for two. It is steamed with ginger sauce or deep fried and served with fresh chili basil sauce. No MSG is used.
One of the most popular healthy offerings of Northeast–(Isan)–style Thai cooking, is Papaya Salad, prepared with green (unripe) shredded papaya with garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, car- rot, tomatoes and peanuts. There’s a nice appetizer selection including the hand-rolled Fresh Rolls, prepared with rice paper, fresh Thai basil, lettuce, shredded carrots and your choice of chicken, shrimp, or steamed tofu. Most entrees including curries, stir fry and noodle dishes are prepared with the freshest of vegetables.
The Isan Thai menu also offers a selection of delicious dishes. A popular one is Pad Thai prepared with your choice of protein. A large selection of import and craft beers (over 30 to choose from), with sev-
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