St. Patrickâs Day is nearly upon us, and memories of Matt Kane will again mark the day for this Godson of Washington, D.C.âs most revered Irish pub proprietor.
Matthew J. Kane, a first-generation Irish American and amateur boxer who ran Matt Kaneâs Bit OâIreland from 1960 until his passing in 1988, was my Godfather. That I share both his name and his affection for Irish cuisine is an honor, my enduring connection to a man whose legacy has been celebrated by subsequent generations of Irish restaurateurs and barkeeps in the nationâs capital.
Curious to know if todayâs Irish fare would have met the Matt Kane standard, I sat down with Tucson Iron Chef Wendy Gauthier for a peek at what sheâs planning for St. Patrickâs Day.