Two Brothers Beer Tasting at Franklin Tap 5.8

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Franklin Tap

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

Win Tickets to the American Beer Classic at Soldier Field

Thursday, May 8
5-7 p.m.

The Franklin Tap will hold a Two Brothers Brewing Company (Warrenville, IL) beer tasting event on Thursday, May 8. Brewery representative Paul Wonak will be on site to discuss the featured beer: Pale Frank, a custom brew made exclusively for Franklin Tap; Sidekick; Dog Days; and White Monarch. Samples of the beers will be provided and Wonak will mingle with participants from 5 to 7 p.m.

Full size pours of the four brews will be $5 (11 a.m.-midnight). For every Two Brothers draft purchased, a raffle ticket will be given for a chance to win two tickets to the American Beer Classic at Soldier Field on Saturday, May 10. The raffle will be held at 7 p.m.

Franklin Tap will offer a free round-trip shuttle to and from Soldier Field for the American Beer Classic on Saturday, May 10 (VIP and Session One). The shuttle will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Two Brother’s Brewing Company Tasting
Samples, complimentary; Drafts, $5
Pale Frank 5.2%, 16oz
Sidekick Extra Pale Ale 5.1%, 16oz
Dog Days Dortmunder Style Lager 5.1%, 16oz
Monarch White 4.5%, 16oz

Lottie’s 80th Anniversary Weekend 5.17-5.18

May 6, 2014May 5, 2014Leave a comment

Lottie’s

Featuring 80-cent drafts, 80-cent burgers and 80-cent mimosas

Lottie’s Pub will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18.
Guests who visit Lottie’s on Saturday will enjoy an all day bash featuring 80-cent draft beers, $5 Jameson, $5 Jameson Black and Stormys, and $8 homemade 14 inch pizzas. Lottie’s will also feature 80-cent burgers available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. only.

On Sunday, Lottie’s will continue the milestone celebration with 80-cent mimosas, available all day. Weather permitting; guests can enjoy the festivities on Lottie’s 63-seat patio on tree-lined Winchester Avenue.

In 1934, Lottie Zagorski transformed a former grocery store into what now still stands as a local tavern in Chicago’s Shakespeare District. For over thirty years, Lottie’s basement served as a place of anonymity for mobsters, political figures, and anyone else seeking it. Lively parties, horse betting, strip teasing, and all-night poker extravaganzas thrived beyond the doors that quietly sat on the corner of Cortland and Winchester. Lottie became a well-known individual among city figures, acting as an intermediary for both sides of the law. In honor of the woman behind the story, Lottie’s Pub celebrates its namesake with a variety of activities, illuminating the era that defined Lottie’s Pub as a Chicago landmark.

WHEN: Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18
11 a.m. to 3 a.m.

COST: No cover

Happy anniversary, Lottie’s!

FUN FACT! Lottie’s is a cast member on the NBC show Chicago Fire– you’d know it as Molly’s on the show

Mother’s Day Brunch at Commonwealth Tavern 5.11

May 6, 2014May 4, 2014Leave a comment

Commonwealth Tavern

Commonwealth Tavern
2000 W Roscoe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773.697.7965
www.commonwealthchicago.com

Sunday, May 11
$2 to $12 brunch items
Complimentary mimosas and bloody marys for moms (with brunch purchase)

Guests who visit Commonwealth on Mother’s Day will enjoy their signature brunch items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with complimentary bottomless mimosas and bloody marys for all moms with any brunch entree purchase.

Mother’s Day Brunch 5.11

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Southport & Irving (SIP)
4000 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
southportandirving.com

Southport & Irving

Executive chef Chris Barron features an a la carte brunch menu on Sunday, May 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring dishes such as a Prosciutto and Polenta Benedict with griddled parsley and parmesan polenta cakes, prosciutto crudo, poached egg and breakfast potatoes ($11);Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with fresh raspberries and raspberry coulis ($9); and Tomato-Braised Brisket Chilaquiles with 6-hour beef brisket, corn tortillas, black beans, Pepper Jack cheese, tomatillo salsa, two eggs any-style, pico de gallo and cilantro ($13).

All-day drink specials include Mimosa Pitchers ($10/$16) and a Bellini Bar, which includes a liter of Prosecco with choice of kiwi, prickly pear, apricot or blueberry fruit puree ($12).Reservations recommended at 773-857-2890.

Sidewalk Chalk Party, 5.10

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Free Sidewalk Chalk Party

One Strange Bird
2124 W. Division St.
773.276.4420
onestrangebird.com
One Strange Bird is partnering with Building Blocks Toys for a cool free event May 10th – the Sidewalk Chalk Party! From 10 am to 2 pm on May 10, bring the kids and meet Elmo, get tattoos and balloons, do art activities, get your face-painted, and draw on the friggin’ sidewalk!