January 21st 2008

Monday, January 21, 2008
Time:6:30 pm
Place: 1220 North Main, Vancouver, Washington

This traditional Scottish celebratory dinner and entertainment payed tribute to the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796). It was a night filled with wonderful Scottish foods prepared by the “1220” chef and paired with some great wines, concluded with just a “wee dram” of Scotch whisky. We had bagpipe music, and readings from Robert Burns' works. And of course we couldn't leave out the singing of his world famous "Auld Lang Syne".



~ Menu~

Salad

Entrée of Scottish style Haggis
(lamb Wellington/ground lamb, vegetables rolled in a puff pastry)

Sweet Potatoes with onions, bacon

Served with appropriate wines

Guinness Sundae for dessert


There was a small traditional Haggis and a wee dram for scotch for those who care to partake

~ Trivia ~

Burns was born in Scotland in 1759 to a poor tenant farmer, and spent his youth working his father's farm. In spite of his poverty, Burns was extremely well-read. At 15, Robert was the principal worker on the farm and this prompted him to start writing in an attempt to find "some kind of counterpoise for his circumstances." His first verse, My Handsome Nell, was an ode to the other subjects that dominated his life, namely whiskey and women.

The last years of Burns' life were devoted to penning great poetic masterpieces such as The Lea Rig, Tam O'Shanter, and a Red, Red Rose. Alas, the trappings of fame did not bring fortune.

To learn more about the restaurant visit :
www.1220main.com

1220 Main Restaurant & Bar