Shepard for a night Y

ou’ve been out on the moor tending your sheep You’re cold and hungry You trudge back to your cottage and there, waiting for you, is a hot and hearty crock of dinner made just for you It’s shepherd’s pie . And it’s perfect .

On the off chance that you’re not in Ireland and you lack sheep, no problem . You can just meander to Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant on East Ortega and be a shepherd for a night .

Hearty is the watchword . At Dargan’s, shepherd’s pie features ground Angus beef simmered in gravy with onions, peas, carrots, to a heady richness Then it’s topped with mashed potatoes extruded through a pastry bag to leave beautiful ridges that are crisped brown under a salamander

Dargan’s has been cooking in Santa Barbara for 21 years and shepherd’s pie has been a staple from day one Is it one of the most popular menu items? “Absolutely,” said manager Sarah Robinson (Note: If you like crunch, get some house-made potato chips on the side ) — by

Jeff Miller

www.darganssb.com

(805) 568-0702