Burns Night Celebrations
If you need an excuse to indulge in traditional Scottish fare, Road Trips Foodies, get yourself a ticket to a Burns Night celebration (that’s Robert Burns in the photo, at left). They’re held around the time of his birthday: January 25.
Although it’s nominally a tribute to Scotland’s most famous poet, it’s really an excuse to dig out that kilt, indulge in some single malt whisky and eat a bit of haggis. (There’s a description here.)
Probably the best known Burns Supper in the States is sponsored by the American-Scottish Foundation. This year’s dinner, the 18th annual, takes place January 18, 2013, in the University Club, 1 East 54th Street, New York, New York.
The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with a reception and whisky tasting of Bowmore and Glen Garioch Single Malts, presented by David McNicoll, Brand Ambassador for Fine Whiskies at Campari, who will also act as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Guests will be piped into dinner where a traditional Burns Night feast will follow.
If you’re across the pond later this month, try for a ticket to the Burns Supper at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch’s Lone, Alloway, Ayr, Scotland (map). It’s set for 7 p.m. January 24, 2013.
More:
*Robert Burns Scottish Supper, 7 p.m., January 25, 2013, Beard House, New York City; sponsored by James Beard Foundation.
*Robert Burns Supper, 5 p.m., January 26, 2013, VFW Post 8900, Fresno, California; sponsored by Scottish Society of Central California.
*Burns Supper, 5:30 p.m. January 26, 2013, West Lafayette, Indiana; sponsored by 42nd Royal Highlanders.
*Burns Supper, Vale of Leven Masonic Temple, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland; sponsored by Alexandria Burns Club.
*Burns Supper, 5:30 p.m. January 26, 2013, Wyndham Houston West; sponsored by Heather and Thistle Society of Houston, Texas.
*Burns Supper, January 26, 2013, Corinthia Hotel, Budapest, Hungary; sponsored by Robert Burns International Foundation.
*Robert Burns Supper, 6 p.m., February 2, 2013, Fiesta Resort Conference Center, Tempe, Arizona; sponsored by Caledonian Society of Arizona.
*Robert Burns Supper, February 9, 2013, Union League Club of Chicago, Illinois; sponsored by Chicago Scots.
