I'm getting my Irish on this week.

By
Industry Observer with ARFCO Media

I’m headed home on a dark and stormy Tuesday evening. It’s been a really long day and I’m totally starving! I still have a ton of stuff to do before the day is done. I’m thinking about stopping somewhere to get a bite to eat is a really good idea! I’ve been good about my diet lately and eating healthy with mostly greens, veggies, and rice and such, but I have to admit, I’ve been craving a big ol’ deluxe Burger and French Fries for a couple of weeks now!

So what’s that have to do with real estate? :O) Well, nothing... But, as Grandma used to say, “You need to eat Mon chou (my cabbage). You’re growing and you’ve got lots to do!” (I digress, I know, but I am enjoying a few random thoughts. Thank you universe!) So I swung by one of my favorite spots in Renton, the Whistle Stop Ale House.

The chef’s burger of the week (honoring St. Paddy) has a slice of corned beef and cabbage on top. I thought that sounded a little out there at first, but I went for it! I’m definitely getting my Irish on this week now so I ordered a Guinness to go with it. Sounds like a great pairing to me!

St Paddy Burger at the Whistle Stop Ale House.

I love local neighborhood spots like the Whistle Stop. I had a chat with Cef, the bartender, and a great convo with a guy at the bar who was in town for business. You’re likely to run into long time locals here, which I normally do, but not this evening.

The Whistle Stop is a locally owned family operation and I really enjoy coming here and for their special events. Back in March of 2015 a few of my musician friends played here. I still have fond memories of that evening.

I did a post about it back then: Danke Shoen... Live Music is Best!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day this Friday, March 17th! I think there's a little bit of Irish in all of our hearts, especially on St. Paddy's Day!

Grateful for another action packed day and so glad I decided on eating out. The St. Paddy Burger and Guinness were just what I needed and I did finish up my projects when I got home!

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René Fabre

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Comments (22)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Rene- that looked great!  There is a bit of Irish in everyone this week.  We're probably going out for it later this week.  It's better than cooking it and having to eat it for leftovers!  

Mar 15, 2017 06:29 PM
Rene Fabre

It was really good, Kathy! Satisfied my burger cravings for quite a while! But, hmmmm... left me thinking about a real Irish dinner though. :O)

Mar 15, 2017 07:15 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That duo of St. Paddy burger with a Guinness sounds like a perfect marriage to me!

Mar 16, 2017 01:42 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That looks delicious! I'm glad you gave in to your urge for a scrumptious burger and brew.

Mar 16, 2017 03:54 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Rene, Looks pretty yummy. 

Hey, it turns out you know a good friend of mine Jason Tiffany.

Mar 16, 2017 06:47 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

Rene, even being a veggie, that photo looks alluring! Love your random thoughts, thank you universe and Rene.St. Paddy's Day has crept up on me. Saw a guy in a kilt and derby at Costco the other day. A big, strapping guy...and he carried it off with aplomb. Nice to catch up with you!

Mar 16, 2017 07:26 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat ... It was awesome! It was a fun treat, a little self indulgence!

Mar 16, 2017 09:36 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Kat Palmiotti ... Thanks! It's the simple things, right!

Mar 16, 2017 09:37 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Donald Hester ... It was!.. Small world! Yes, I work with Jason! In fact I'll be up in Bellingham on Friday, March 31st to teach a Facebook Marketing Class at his office!  

Mar 16, 2017 09:40 AM
Brian England
Arizona Focus Realty - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That looks declicious and very Irish indeed!  I have never tried Guiness, but perhaps I should sometime.

Mar 16, 2017 09:43 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor ... Thanks! Funny, we've got a guy in Renton like that. I run into him on occasion... He's always wearing a kilt, and boots, and waste coat. He's about 6' 2" and thick with red hair and a beard. Indeed, he too carries it off so authentically!

Mar 16, 2017 09:47 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Brian England ... I think Guiness is a food group all by itself! I like it because it's dry and a little on the bitter side, which I really like. I don't drink it too often, but do enjoy it when I do... 

Mar 16, 2017 09:49 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Rene - That burger looks really good (I skipped lunch today ). I'm not a big St. Patrick's fan, since my birthday is the 18th, and everyone is always too hung over to party again. Plus a previous wife was the wrong kind of Irish and loved trolling the Pubs on St. Patrick's Day wearing her orange dress, which got my ass kicked good the last time I agreed to go with her. Sláinte!

Mar 16, 2017 01:23 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Not a big meat eater but that picture is beyond tempting and after all, it is a holiday.

Mar 16, 2017 03:19 PM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Hi there, Rene. Came to see if you'd posted lately. I know you're not still in a pub celebrating St.Patrick's Day. :)  You must be enjoying teaching your social media courses and traveling around the country. At least I see your updates on FB.  D 

Sep 29, 2017 03:15 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

Rene, just wanted you to know you were thought of:

 Autumn Leaf with Thanksgiving message

Nov 23, 2017 08:10 PM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Thanks Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate !! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I messaged you back but find it failed to get to you! My big summer and fall push is finally coming to an end. It's been an amazing 6 months and I'm looking forward to blogging again. I miss my AR pals!

Nov 28, 2017 12:18 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

Rene, miss you! So happy that things are winding down to a slow roar and we'll see you and your travelling missives soon. Never got the message, darn it!

I can now get texts...welcome to the new millenium...well, new to me! 

503-739-3843

Nov 28, 2017 07:23 PM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Thanks Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate !! Miss your smile, wit, and posts! Yep, I'm on my way back home to AR! One more super busy week then a little R and R, then bring the next chapter....

Dec 08, 2017 01:05 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Always love your chapters...maybe an entire book someday?

Dec 08, 2017 02:13 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Rene, this is a old post and I do see your presence at FB.

I wrote a new post about reaching out to ActiveRain members that are following me at the AR network, your name showed up #80 on my list.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend  2018 ... ;o)

May 27, 2018 11:46 AM
Anonymous
Ginger Jensen

Rene,
I just saw an article that you had written, including pictures, about Pete Delaurenti, my dad. You have described him to a "T". Thank you!

Jul 30, 2019 04:07 PM
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