VIDEO: What's the Secret to a Delicious Corned Beef Dinner on St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day, like New Year's Eve, has a reputation for being a magnet for amateurs when it comes to the imbibing of copious amounts of alcohol. 

But there's a St. Patrick's Day tradition where an expert is needed. That tradition: a good corned beef dinner. 

Patch talked with Tom Fetherling, owner of for 28 years, who has been creating corned beef dinners for St. Patrick's Day for 13 years. He and his wife, Pam, have been preparing their special corned beef recipe since Sunday, and people can have a taste by ordering an $8.99 dinner at the deli today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

So what's the secret to Fetherling's corned beef? Check out the video to find out.

Other Places for Corned Beef

If you're looking to get it at a restaurant, is offering a corned beef and cabbage special through Friday for $9.95.

doesn't prepare its own corned beef, but it is carrying some delicious looking corned beef brisket for $3.49 per pound.

St. Patrick's Day around Lincoln-Way

Go here for area places you can go to celebrate the holiday.