Chicago World Cup Events At Franklin Tap

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Franklin Tap

Franklin Tap
325 South Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 212-3262
www.FranklinTap.com

Five Festive Events Feature Global Brews and the Game

The Franklin Tap will host five beer-centric, soccer match viewing parties from June 16 to July 9. From international beers (the world’s oldest brewery) and Chitown favorites (Revolution tap takeover) to jersey and glassware giveaways, the Loop-located tavern will truly celebrate the excitement of the World Cup. All games will be shown throughout the tournament, the majority with sound. An outline of events is below.

Monday, June 16 at 4 p.m.
“Red, White and Bells”
USA World Cup Opening Game Party, United States vs. Ghana
Team USA will kick-off their 2014 World Cup bid in their first game against Ghana. Five 16oz drafts from Bell’s Brewing will be offered for $5: Oberon 5.8% Wheat Ale; Two Hearted 7% American IPA; Mercurial 4.8% Belgian-Style Session Ale; Amber 5.8% American Amber Ale; Third Coast 4.8% American Pale Ale. Bell’s representative Monica Mooney will be on hand sampling brews and dishing out Bell’s swag. The game will be shown at 5 p.m. on 11 HDTVs with sound.Friday, June 20 at 11 a.m.
Peroni Jersey Giveaway
Italy vs. Costa Rica
For each Peroni ordered, guests will be entered to win a custom Peroni Italian soccer jersey. The game starts at 11 a.m., and the jersey will be raffled off following the game. Peroni Nastro Azzurro will be featured on draught for $5 (5.1%, 16oz). The match will be shown on 11 HDTVs with sound.

Thursday, June 26 at 11 a.m.
Krombacher Sampling Party
United States vs. Germany
Franklin Tap will open at 10:30 a.m. so soccer fans may watch the United States’ last game of the Group Stage, taking on Germany at 11 a.m. Enjoy $5 Krombacher Pils drafts (4.8% 13.5oz), as well as $5 Krombacher Dark drafts (4.3% 13.5oz). Krombacher representative Jeni Smith will be on site sampling beers and will hold a raffle for a custom Krombacher German soccer jersey (raffle ticket awarded with each Krombacher purchase). The game will be shown on 11 HDTVs with sound.

Tuesday, July 1 at 3 p.m.
Revolution Brewing Tap Takeover
First Round of Knockout Games
Spend the afternoon taking in the first round of World Cup knockout games. Revolution Brewing will takeover four taps: Cross of Gold 5% 16oz $5; Rosa 5.8% 16oz $5; Coup D’Etat 7.6% 12oz $7; Dos Osos 6.6% 12oz $7. Revolution Brewing representatives will sample local beers and delve out Revolution swag. The games will be shown on 11 HDTVs with sound.

Wednesday, July 9 at 3 p.m.
Brewery Weihenstephaner World Cup Semi-Final Party

Franklin Tap will welcome Brewery Weihenstephaner for a World Cup event celebrating the semi-finals. Bask in the excitement of the world’s biggest sporting event while drinking from the world’s oldest brewery, Weihenstephaner. Beer aficionado, Jason Baldacci of Total Beverage Imports, will sample beers and award limited edition Weihenstephaner World Cup 2014 glassware (with purchase). The featured beers for the day will be: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier $5 5.4% 17oz; Weihenstephaner Vitus $8 7.7% 17oz; Weihenstephaner Pale Ale $6 5.5% 16oz. The game will kick-off at 3 p.m. and will be shown on 11 HDTVs with sound.

World Cup Events With Pioneer Tavern Group

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Pizza Specials

LOTTIE’S PUB
1925 W Cortland
Chicago, IL 60622
773.489.0738
www.lottiespub.com
@lottiespub

THE PONY
1638 West Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
773.828.5055
www.theponychicago.com
@ponyinnchicago

Featuring World Cup viewing, Friday the 13th specials, Summer Solstice parties and more
Pioneer Tavern Group announces several June happenings at Lottie’s Pub in Bucktown and The Pony in Lakeview including World Cup game day and Friday the 13th specials, a Summer Solstice party and more. Complete event details and specials are available below.

Lottie’s Bucktown Patio

WORLD CUP SPECIALS
Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, July 13
World Cup fans can cheer on their favorite teams with game day specials at Lottie’s and customizable food packages at The Pony. Lottie’s specials will include $4 Xingu drafts, and a $7 empanada sampler plate (chicken, beef and spinach). Private rooms are available at both locations.

Lottie’s features 19 flat screen TVs upstairs, and 4 flat screens and 2 projectors downstairs while The Pony is equipped with overhead plasma TVs and tables with individual flat screen TVs for viewing.

FRIDAY THE 13th SPECIALS
Friday, June 13
Lottie’s and The Pony will celebrate Friday the 13th with specials including 13 percent off pizza and pitchers of Blue Moon. Additionally, Lottie’s will feature 13 hidden rabbits feet that guests can redeem for prizes if found. Patrons should follow Lottie’s on Twitter for clues @lottiespub.

The Pont

SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY
Saturday, June 21
Guests who visit Lottie’s or The Pony on the First Day of Summer will enjoy summer solstice specials with a fun-in-the-sun party. Specials include the following:

Lotties:
$20 Mexican buckets with Corona Light, Pacifico and Tecate
$5 Stoli and lemonade in mason jars
Stoli brand sampling from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Pony:
$9 Pizzas
$5 Stoli and lemonade mason jars
$4 Stoli Hot shots
$20 Mexican beer buckets with Corona, Corona Light, Pacifico and Negra Modelo
NATIONAL BEAUTICIAN’S DAY
Thursday, June 26
In celebration of National Beautician’s Day this June, Lottie’s and The Pony will both feature 50 percent off food, wine, bombs and martinis with proof of employment.

VIDEO: Red White And Blue Layered Drink Recipe

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Watch our how-to video for a quick demo on how to get the layered effect in this red, white and blue layered drink. Instructions and quantities are listed below. Cheers!

Red white and blue layered drink (Poor Girl’s Guide Chicago)

SMALL BATCH / INDIVIDUAL DRINK RECIPE:

Ingredients:

Red=

Hawaiian Punch OR
Cranberry Juice
*Mix alcohol here (optional, I use Vodka)

Blue =

Light blue Gatorade, watered down with any of these options….
Diet Sprite, Diet 7-Up, Soda Water, Plain Water

White = Ice

Quantities:

Red drink & Vodka mix = 1/3
Blue drink (75%) & water or clear diet drink to dilute it (25%)= 1/3
Ice = 1/3

For this drink, I use thirds to make it easy. The amounts will vary depending on how many you’re making and the size of the glasses.

Red white and blue layered drink (Poor Girl’s Guide Chicago)

Instructions:

The key to this drink is the sugar levels. The more sugary drink will stay on the bottom and drink with less sugar will float to the top. Mix your alcohol in the red layer so the extra sugar will help keep it at the bottom. With the ice included, you’ll get the red, white and blue layered effect!

In 1 cocktail shaker mix your desired red drink with alcohol if you’re using it. For 4 drinks, I use 6 shots of vodka and fill the rest of the cocktail shaker with cranberry juice or Hawaiian Punch
Pour red mixture in to empty glasses
Add ice so your cups are now 1/3 red, 1/3 ice. Use plenty of ice to act as a separator between the red and blue. Eventually the ice will float to the top.
In the 2nd cocktail shaker, mix 75% blue drink with 25% clear liquid, choices noted above
Pour blue drink SLOWLY directly over the ice to avoid mixing

*Garnish with American flag toothpicks, red or blue berries & enjoy!

LARGE BATCH / DRINK DISPENSER RECIPE:

Ingredients:

Same as above

Quantities:

Red = 2 Liter or large bottle of cranberry or punch
Blue = 4 large light blue Gatorades, watered down 1/4 a liter of any of these options: Diet Sprite, Diet 7-Up, Soda Water, Plain Water
White = ice

Instructions:

Same as above for small batch recipe
Replace cocktail shakers with pitchers and pre-mix separately before pouring in to the dispenser
Follow the same order – 1) red, 2) Ice 3) blue mix

Bash On Wabash 8.23-8.24

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Bash On Wabash

Bash on Wabash will cap off summer fest season with a bang August 23^rd and 24^th. The South Loop’s premier outdoor event marks 11 years of bringing neighbors and businesses together to celebrate the beauty, creativity, history and culture of the hood. Located in the heart of the South Loop on Wabash Avenue between 13^th and 14^th Place, the 2014 edition of The Bash offers something for everyone, from non-stop live music, local restaurants, arts & crafts, vendor row and a family area that Red Tricycle recently called one of Chicago’s best.

“What started out as a group of neighbors getting together in the early days of the South Loop’s development has become the neighborhood’s quintessential annual event,” says Jeanette Johnson, President of The Greater South Loop Association. “The Bash showcases the best of our community in a positive, entertaining atmosphere.”

Benefiting the Greater South Loop Association, The Bash mirrors the South Loop’s diversity, featuring a wide variety of choices. Sangria at this year’s Bash on Wabash is sponsored and prepared by M Lounge, a South Loop martini lounge offering live music Tuesday through Saturday. The Sangria is made from the same recipe served at The Bash for the last five years and was the winner of the South Loop’s Favorite Sangria contest six years ago. Available in red, white or mixed, it’s a refreshing break on a nice summer day.

The Music

Live music at The Bash features original bands throughout the weekend – everything from touring headliners to cutting-edge local acts. The wave 1 lineup is as follows (additional musicians to be announced in subsequent release):

The Oh My’s

Martin Van Ruin

Steepwater Band

Tall Walker

The Damn Choir

The Family Fun Area

The Bash also boasts an elaborate family fun zone with carnival games, magicians, bounce houses, and a music and entertainment stage targeted for young ones. Sponsored by First American Bank, the area will include: B.I.G. Baseball Academy, Sod Room, Lango, historical crafts by Glessner House and Clarke House, plus a book reading by Tia Meredith, and more!

The Beneficiary

The Greater South Loop Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community association comprised of an alliance of residents focused on the overarching mission to maintain and improve the South Loop as a vibrant and diverse, inclusive community. One of the ways the GSLA achieves this mission is through its regular event calendar and neighborhood street fest, Bash on Wabash, to bring South Loop neighbor’s together.

The Fine Print

The Bash hours of operation are 11:30 am to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There is a $5 suggested donation for admittance.

For more information, visit www.bashonwabash.org.

Wicker Park Bucktown TAP Beer Fest – Tickets Still Available

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Limited tickets are still available for TAP beer fest on June 22, when many of Wicker Park and Bucktown’s best beer haunts will congregate to promote the art of brewing and all its delicious spoils. TAP is in essence, a salute to Wicker Park and Bucktown’s thriving beer scene that takes place under one roof – The Chop Shop (2033 W. North Ave) – from 1 pm to 5 pm. The second-year event provides the opportunity for beer lovers to sample suds from 18 of the best breweries, brew pubs, and beer-focused bars in the hood, all for one ticket price.

Produced by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and Map Room, a TAP ticket costs $40. Admission gets you: a commemorative beer tasting glass, 10 six-ounce servings of the participating venue’s beers of your choice, music, and four hours of fun. There will also be a variety of noshes from local restaurants available for purchase. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/events-chamber/wpb-tap-2014.

The Participants:
From bars that brew their own beer to others who carry truly impressive selections, TAP offers a diverse collection. Participants include: