Coming May 20…Cork will host a Happy Hour to benefit Children & Youth. 5:30-7:50 pm. Call for more details,
Cork joined 12 other area restaurants in support of three local non profit organizations – the CYC, WVCA and MFHS – at the annual Junior League Spring Wine & Dine Event. Over 300 people attended the event, which helped to raise funds for these 3 important organizations.
AWARD WINNER: Weekender 2010 Reader’s Poll…Best Restaurant, Best Fine Dining & Best Wine List!
We were proud to be a sponsor of a recent Leadership Wilkes-Barre event which honored 3 community minded individuals in our area – Ann Marie McCawley of the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen, Lynn Evans Biga of Luzerne County Head Start and Karen Evans Kaufer of Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity. We applaud these ladies on their service to our community.
In 2009, Cork Bar & Restaurant helped raise approximately $10,000 to benefit area charities, including the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, Children & Youth Services, The Junior League of Wilkes-Barre and the SPCA of Luzerne County among others. We are so pleased to be able to help organizations in the community in which we operate!
AWARD WINNER:
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT and BEST WINE LIST in 2009 Weekender Reader’s Poll. Also receives runner up for BEST COCKTAILS & MARTINIS.
BEST WINE LIST and BEST FIRST DATE RESTAURANT in 2009 Diamond City/Electric City Reader’s Poll.
The Weekender Restaurant Review
Uncorking a Masterpiece
Times Leader Restaurant Reviews:
Good things under Cork
timesleader.com
Electric City/Diamond City:
Fine Wining. Cork a new fixture in Wilkes-Barre’s ‘Trendy North End’…
ecweekend.com
Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal:
New business ‘uncorked’ in Wilkes-Barre
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Electric City/Diamond City: Up Close & Personal
Ruth Corcoran brings good food, wine to Wilkes-Barre…
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Electric City/Diamond City: Memorable quotes from 2008
“You have to find some sort of competitive edge because there are restaurants all over the place, opening, closing.” — Ruth Corcoran on standing out in the restaurant biz.
Cork to Sponsor WVCA “Do it for the Kids” Walk-A-Thon
Cork Bar & Restaurant will be a sponsor of the WVCA Walk on April 25, 2009. In addition to sponsorship, the restaurant will be having a happy hour to benefit the WVCA leading up to the walk on Wednesday, April 22 and will also be encouraging customers and staff members to join the Cork team in the walk that day. Watch this website for more information on how you can join us at the walk.
Cork Donates to Ruth’s Place Homeless Shelter
The Junior League of Wilkes-Barre gave each resident at Ruth’s Place, a homeless women’s shelter, a backpack filled with toiletries, hats, scarves and gift cards, and everyday essentials. A holiday party, complete with tree-trimming materials, dessert and soda, was also provided. The dinner was donated by Junior League member Ruth Corcoran’s restaurant Cork.
Cork & Power! Partner to Raise Funds for SPCA
A benefit Happy Hour was held at Cork Bar & Restaurant on Thursday, December 11. The event featured drink specials, complimentary food and a large raffle to benefit the SPCA of Luzerne County.
Notes…
Join our Birthday Club and receive a special surprise on your birthday by emailing your birth date to
ruth@corkdining.com.
Cork Recognized for Wine List..
December 2008…Cork is honored with a People’s Choice Award Diamond City/Electric City for the area’s Best Wine List.
April 2008…Cork is honored with a Weekender People’s Choice Award as the runner up for the area’s Best Wine List.