The Black Cat Pub

Knocked up Thursday

2008-05-01T00:19:00.001-04:00

...is it better to be considered a dork on the field? Or not play baseball at all?

T-13: 13 Leprechauns

2008-03-20T06:27:00.000-04:00

I didn't think this was going to get done. For one thing, I lost the Leprechauns. Then when I found them, there were only 9. And I didn't have the chance to do what I wanted to do with them. So decided to make up four more leprechauns to finish this off. Geeze!

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Help drive the snakes from Ireland!

2008-03-17T06:52:00.001-04:00

Sunday's Specials

2008-03-16T06:59:00.006-04:00

Pooka has a special green die to play this with, but we have ordinary six sided ones at all the table. Remember if your table is playing to abide by the results!

1. Buy someone a beer.
2. Swap Drinks with a friend.
3. Chug your beer.
4. Drink a shot.
5. Drink a toast to St. Patrick's Day.
6. Take a break, drink a Tuna Juice.

Remember if you're playing that Pooka shots and Tuna Juices are on the house.

Also, under aged kittens may not purchase drinks and my only play using Tuna Juice instead of beer, shots of Cat Milk and water instead of Tuna Juice.

Learn to dance: Cor na síóg, The fairy reel

This is an Irish reel for six felines--usually four ladycats and two mancats. Line up in trios facing trios, with the man in the middle.

Bars	Figure
8	Advance and retire twice using threes. On the second retire, end felines take paws to form a circle.
8	Rings: circle right with sevens and threes, then back with sevens and threes
8	Repeat advance and retire
8	Repeat rings, only this time start by going left first
8	Slip sides: Center cat (mancat) turn to his right and take right paws with the feline on that side. Everyone sidestep using sevens and threes--the couples cross the set while the singles stay on the side but move into the couples' places. Everyone slips sides and back, then the center felines turn around and cross with their other partner.
8	Mancats center and link arms: the center feline (mancats) go into the middle and link right arms, and dance around with threes for 4 bars, then link left arms and dance back for 4 bars. The side felines can optionally slip sides with each other using sevens (without threes)
8	Turns: coming out of the center, each mancat gives his right paw to his partner on the right for a turn, then left paw with the left paw partner, then back one more time to the partner on the right, with right paw.
16	Diamonds and squares: The center feline turn at a 45 degree angle to the right. They will be moving diagonally through the "diamond"--sidestep to the right using sevens and threes, then turning their right shoulder to the middle of the next side of the square and repeating. The end feline make a square. They slip sides with sevens and threes on their own side first, then across the dance, then on the opposite side of the dance, then back to place.
8	Arches: Center feline raises his right hand, and the left-side partner goes under the arch, then he raises his left arm so the right partner goes under the arch (the center feline should follow his partners through the arch), then the man raises his right hand one last time for his left partner to go under.
8	Advance retire, advance pass-through: just like the first figure except that on the second advance, the trio with their backs to the music (or decide beforehand if you are sideways to the music), raises their paws to form an arch. The other trio drops paws and goes under the arch, passing right shoulders with the feline opposite them (one feline will not go under an arch).

Repeat having advanced one trio.

And now, some live Irish Music!

This is a great piece of Irish dance music by Andre Rieu called "Irish Washerwomen" played on the violin. You can practice your new dance steps to it!

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Pooka's Specialty Drinks

2008-03-16T06:09:00.002-04:00

Nightmarish concoctions that will have your steed staggering home.

Leprechaun Spit
1 1/4 ounces Apple Pucker Schnapps
3/4 ounce Irish whiskey
Combine in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a Rocks glass.

Irish Mafia Shooter
1 1/4 green crème de menthe
3/4 Amaretto
Splash of cream
Combine crème de menthe and Amaretto in shot glass.
Add cream on top.

Drop Of Diesel
15 ounces Smithwick’s Irish Ale
1 ounce Guinness
Pour Smithwick’s Irish Ale into a pint glass and top off with Guinness. The Guinness gives the Smithwick’s another layer of flavor and creates a smooth and distinctive beer.

Irish Hill Bully
1 ounce Jameson
1 ounce Southern Comfort
Red Bull
Pour Jameson and Southern Comfort over ice in 12-ounce rocks glass. Top off with Red Bull.

Bomba de Carro
1/2 pint Corona
1/2 ounce Sauza Gold tequila
1/2 ounce Tequila Rose
Combine Tequila Rose and Sauza in shot glass.
Drop shot into pint of Corona.

Little Fancy Riverdancy
Fresh lime
1 1/2 ounce Absolut vodka
1/2 ounce Midori
Sprite
Muddle lime and ice in a pint glass. Add Absolut and Midori and top with Sprite.

The Celtic Come-On
1/3 ounce Frangelico
1/3 ounce Jameson Whiskey
1/3 ounce Bailey’s Irish Cream
Combine ingredients in shot glass. Top with whipped cream.

Pooka's Signature Shot

St. Paddy Apple
1 part DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps
1 part Jim Beam Bourbon
Chill and serve

Remember not to drink and drive - or teleport!

T13 - Black Cat Pub!

2008-03-13T06:38:00.001-04:00

13 reasons to spend St. Patrick's Day at the Black Cat Pub!

1. All-you-can-drink Guinness on tap.

2. Award winning Corned Beef and Cabbage.

3. Authentic Irish Music.

4. Real live Leprechauns!

5. Sexy Smokey:

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6. Irish drinking game - care to roll the dice?

7. Me!

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8. Snake driving contest.

9. 6 Different types of Niptinis

10. All of the coolest cats will be there!

11. Learn to dance Cor na Siog: The fairy reel

12. You'll get kissed - or at least petted - because your Irish. Even if you aren't Irish.

13. It's a little piece of Ireland, right around the corner from your house!

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Midnight Monday

2008-03-10T06:23:00.000-04:00

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After a busy day on Sunday including a brutal 15 minute photo shoot, top model Diamond Emerald-Eyes was seen at the Black Cat Pub enjoying a pint of Guiness and a plate of Dublin Fish & Chips.

Diamond was heard to Meow "Black Cat Pub has best food in all of Katopia. No better place to relax!"

Woofie Wednesday

2008-03-06T06:55:00.000-05:00

This is my not my species special friend Tony during last year's Pug Idle fashion show. He did not win any prizes for being Irish Pug, but he still good looking for a woofie, no? Tony will be bartending for us from March 5th through March 11, so stop by and say hello!

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Black Cat Pub F.A.Q.

2008-03-06T06:45:00.001-05:00

What is Black Cat Pub? Black Cat Pub is a cyber pub for all Puddins to hang out at on the internets. Woofies, Buns and other Bean-types are also welcome, long as they don't cause trouble.

Where is Black Cat Pb located? Black Cat Pub is located in the State of Katopia, and is easily accessible from any transport device. Even those who have come before can come to Black Cat Pub as it can be accessed from Bridge Transporter.

What are the hours? Black Cat Pub is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Despite the fact that I, Diamond O'Reilly, are temporally challenged when it is not in my local time zone, Black Cat Pub run on Greenwich Mean Time.

How can I buy things? Black Cat Pub accept the two standard currencies of Katopia: Chey Pay...

And Yao-Lin loot:

We also accept Bank of Catatonia Credit Card and there is Bank of Catatonia ATM on premesis. If you need Bank of Catatonia Credit Bard or Bank Card, please send name and photo with a request and one will be issued to you. We also do driver's license, Pet and Federal ID Cards and business cards.

Will the Black Cat Pub be open after St. Patrick's Day? I am moving Black Cat Pub over to it's own Blog at http://blackcatpug.blogspot.com where it will run as a shared blog. You will need blogger ID to be a "regular" and at least an open ID to comment.

Black Cat say: "I, Black Cat, should be joint proprietor, don't you think, heh heh???!!!"

I can add you as staff if you want. You need to e-mail me with an e-mail address for me to do that.

Chey say: "That is a very nice pub. I don't suppose you serve anything as fancy as a niptini?"

Cosmopolitan, Apple, Pepperoni, Key Lime, Tuna Drop and Cream Niptini (made with Bailey's Irish Cream and Absolute).

Miss Peach ask: Do you serve Shepherd's pie? I love that! Have you any green brews?" Black Cat Pub have best Shepherd's Pie you ever tasted. While we don't normally serve Green Beer, as that is an American thing, I will be happy to add some food dye to whatever brand you would like.

Devil Dog say: "Does it serve broccoli? Will the bouncers let me in, do you think? Or Lucky?" Woofies are welcome, and we have Broccoli. I do not have bananas right now, but I will have to get some for Pixie. My NMSSF Tony, the Irish Pug, is a guest bartender from time to time.

Skittles the Huntress want to know: "Do you play dirges?" Absolutely. I LOVE dirges!

Chey say: "Is the pub located near the (Blarney) stone?" Close as nearest teleporter.

Misty the Alphapha Poodle say; "You mean humans really travel miles to kiss a rock?" Why not? You will travel miles to pee on one. (And remember, watch out where the Huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow!)

I tell you, my Irish Eyes ARE smiling!

Whisker Wetters

2008-03-04T16:02:00.001-05:00

DRAFT BEER
Guinness
Harp
Smithwicks
Stella Artois
Finnegan’s Irish Amber
Summit Extra Pale Ale
Miller Light

CIDER DRAFT
Strongbow Cider

BOTTLED BEER
Amstel Light
Anchor Steam
Beamish
Beck’s
Boddington
Budwieser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Corona Extra
Corona Light
Fat Tire Amber Ale
Finnegan’s Irish Amber
Foster’s
Grain Belt Premium
Guinness
Heineken
Miller Genuine Draft
Michelob Golden Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Murphy’s Stout
Newcastle Brown Ale
O’Doul’s
Old Speckled Hen
Pilsner Urquell
Rolling Rock
Sam Adams Lager
Sam Adams Light
Summit

WHITE WINE
White Zinfandel
Sutterhome, California

Pinot Grigio
Lo Duca, Italy
Meridian, California

Sauvignon Blanc
Canyon Road, California
Geyser Peak, California

Chardonnay
Trinity Oaks, California
Canyon Road, California
Geyser Peak, California
Clos Du Bois, California
Rodney Strong, California

375ml Splits
Chardonnay, Meridian, California
Chardonnay, Clos Du Bois

RED WINE

Merlot
Trinity Oaks, California
Canyon Raod, California
Lo Duca, Italy
Meridian, California

Pinot Noir
Clos Du Bois

Cabernet Sauvignon
Trinity Oaks, California
Canyon Road, California
Robert Mondavi, California

Syrah
Robert Mondavi

Zinfandel
Rancho Zabaco

375ml Splits
Merlot, Merdian, California
Merlot, Clos Du Bois

SPARKLING WINE

Cook’s Imperial Brut
Charles De Fere Brut, France

SPECIALTY DRINKS

Black and Tan
Guinness Float atop Bass Ale

Snakebite
Harp's and Cider

Irish Flag
Crème De Menthe, Bailey’s and Grand Marnier

Nutty Irishman
Bailey’s, Frangelico and Jameson whisky

Tommy Makem
Simply Jameson whisky, Soda water and a Squeeze of Lemon

Ultimate Bloody Mary
O'Reilly family recipe!

Mojito
Muddled Mint, Mt. Gay Rum, Sugar, Soda and Fresh Lemon Juice

Liquid Wings
Red Bull, Vodka

Irish Coffee
Coffee, John Powers Whiskey, sugar and whipped cream

Hot Toddy
Jameson Whiskey, sugar, lemon and hint of clove

NIPTINIS

Cosmopolitan, Apple, Pepperoni, Key Lime, Tuna Drop and Cream Niptini (made with Bailey's Irish Cream and Absolute).

AND OF COURSE
Tuna Juice

The Black Cat's Meow

2008-03-04T15:35:00.004-05:00

Appetizers

Chicken and Pepper Jack Boxty
Irish potato pancakes filled with chicken and pepper jack cheese with roasted pepper aioli.

All Day Breakfast Boxty
Irish potato pancakes filled with bacon, egg and pepper jack cheese.

Crispy Wings
Succulent and juicy. Served with Bleu cheese dip.

Ploughman’s Platter
Dublin cheddar and Cashel Bleu cheese with cooked bangers. Garnished with olives and peppers.
Veggie Plate
Fresh cut vegetables with housemade hummus (for the Buns.)

Calamari
With spicy cajun sauce.

Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce for dipping.

Fish Fingers
Quick fried cod in our Harp beer batter with tartar sauce.

Spinach Dip
Our special blend of spinach and artichokes in a bubbling mozzarella mix.
Served with pita triangles for dipping.

Irish Spring Rolls
Corned beef, cabbage and farmers cheese in a crispy wrapper.

Connemara Tower
Trio sampler of Calamari, Irish Spring Rolls and Chicken Boxty.

Soups

Potato and Leek Soup
Hearty and perfect to warm the soul.

Creamy Tomato Soup
With a hint of basil.

Vegetable Soup
Hearty vegetables.

Chicken Noodle Soup
Just like Moms!

Salads

Garden Salad
With grape tomatoes, red onions, cucumber and balsamic vinaigrette.

Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach tossed in a bacon vinaigrette and chopped egg.

Boston Bibb Salad
Raspberry vinaigrette, pear, toasted almonds and Cashel Bleu cheese.

Tinnakilly Cobb Salad
Chopped grilled chicken, salad greens, chopped mushrooms, tomatoes, red nions, Cashel Blue cheese and Cashel Blue dressing.

Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, parmesan and our housemade salad croutons. Chicken or Shrimp optional.

Sandwiches
Served with choice of wedge chips, mashed potatoes, coleslaw or fruit.

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Oodles of Irish cheddar on sourdough bread. Served with classic tomato soup for dipping.

Shepherd's Burger
Angus beef with lettuce and onion on a toasted bun.

Blarney Burger
Angus beef topped with bacon and Irish cheddar on a toasted bun.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
With caramelized onions, tomato, brie cheese and herb mayonnaise.

Reuben Sandwich
Sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing and Swiss served on marble rye bread.

BLT
Bacon, lettuce and tomato served on multigrain bread. Turkey may be added.

Veggie Sandwich
Roasted red bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, sprouts, shaved red onion, swiss and cheddar cheese, herb aioli on mulitgrain bread.

Roast Beef Sandwich
Tender sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella cheese and served on a hoagie bun with a side of au jus.

Specialties
Served with soda bread.

Dublin Fish and Chips
Tasty cod quick fried in our special Harp batter. Served with wedge cut chips.

Bangers and Mash
Irish style sausage, mashed potatoes, onion gravy and fried leeks.

Kildare Corned Beef and Cabbage
Tender cuts of Irish whiskey glazed corned beef served with cabbage and boiled potatoes.

Dublin Beef Stew
A hearty, rich blend of lean Angus beef, potato and fresh garden veggies braised with Guinness. 11.95

Shepherd’s Pie
Slow cooked lamb, onions, leeks, carrots and peas baked with a mashed potato topping.

Chicken Pot Pie
Slow-roasted chicken and simmered baby veggies with creamy, steamy sauce. All neatly wrapped in a golden pie crust.

Donegal Roasted Chicken
Golden half-chicken with mashed potatoes and tiny string beans.

Clare county BBQ Chicken
Chicken breast smothered in BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.

Tipperary Strip Steak
New York strip with baby red potatoes and tiny string beans.

Kerry County Rib-Eye
Rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes and tiny string beans.

Salmon of Knowledge
Grilled salmon with boiled red potatoes, tiny string beans and a citrus mango chutney.

Lakeland Walleye
Where the lough’s meet the lakes. Fresh walleye pan-seared and served with boiled red potatoes, tiny string beans and a citrus mango chutney.

Sides

Wedge Cut Chips Crispy pub wedges.

Mashed Potatoes With scallions and butter.

Baby Red Potatoes Boiled to perfection.

Irish Coleslaw Heaping side of tasty slaw.

Tiny String Beans Perfectly steamed with sea salt.

Corn on the Cob Cooked to perfection.

Deserts

Chocolate Cake with Guinness
Decadently rich cake and a measure of Guinness.

Warm Mouse and Apple Cobbler
With whiskey cream sauce.
We recommend the Strongbow Cider to complete this dessert.

Warm Blackbird Bread Pudding
With caramel sauce.
Complement with a glass of Boddington's

Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Warm brownie, Oreo cookie crumbs, ice cream, whipped cream and a cherry.

Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Ask what flavors we have today! Topped with Temptation Sprinkles!

Death by Chocolate
A tower of chocolate cake with layers of creamy chocolate filling and rich fudge frosting. Enough for two.