TOMORROW night, Scots and Scot-wannabes in the city and the world will have a special supper honor ing Robert Burns, the 18th-century poet who is Scotland’s favorite son. Burns also is the author of an ode to another national symbol: the haggis, a kind of sausage made by stuffing a sheep’s stomach.
Much Burns poetry usually flows at these suppers, along with the national drink, whisky, and of course a sampling of haggis. Here are places around town where you can gather to toast the Bard of Scotland on his 248th birthday.
* St. Andrews Restaurant
120 W. 44th St.; (212) 840-8413
Burns Supper will be served with all the trimmings: A piper will accompany the haggis, and poems such as “Auld Lang Syne” will be recited by the staff. Four-course menu will be matched with four single-malt scotches, plus a taste of haggis, for $57.95.
* New York Caledonian Club
All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington Ave.; nycaledonian.org, or contact Christy MacPhedran, (718) 920-8563
The haggis, neeps and tatties (Scot-speak for turnips and potatoes) will be presented Saturday, with cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6, and céilidh dancing after. $100.
* Penn Club of New York
30 W. 44th St.; (212) 403-6625, pennclub.org
The haggis parade will be piped in on Friday with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7. $65.
* The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and the Scotia Dancers
Holy Cross School, 332 W. 43rd St.; contact Sally Freedman, (718) 336-5026
Better bring your dancing shoes for this Burns supper, which comes complete with traditional Scottish dancing. Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. $10.
* Argyle Restaurant
212 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J.; (201) 991-3900
Trek to the heart of Scottish America for a special haggis meal not only tomorrow, but also Friday and Saturday. Dinners served at 6:30 and 8 p.m. $13.95.