The favorite St. Patrick’s Day meal at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main St. in Crystal Lake, is a hearty stew created by Zak Dolezal, chef and general manager. At Finn McCool’s, 72 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake, corned beef and boiled cabbage with parsley potatoes gets the nod St. Patrick’s Day (March 17).

Looking for things to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Easter? McHenry County Magazine has you covered with holiday events close to home!

Tom Zymali knows when his martial arts students need to put a little more power into their kicks and punches. He guides. He encourages. He inspires. Those who know Zymali say he’s a good teacher. He’s also blind. Zymali began learning martial arts nearly a decade ago with his wife and two children. The entire family now teaches at Young Masters Martial Arts in Woodstock.