Apr 11, 2014 | Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue
June 2, 1981, was a historic day at Billy Goat Tavern. That’s when world-renowned gourmet chef, Julia Child, and legendary short cook, Sam Sianis met over a cheezborger.
According to Sam, Julia stopped by because, “She wanted to know the secret – she heard all over the country about cheezborger, cheezborger.”
So what did she think of her first Cheezborger?
“I think I could live on this forever”, exclaimed Child.
She also gave Billy Goat’s atmosphere 4 stars. “The atmosphere is a lot of fun. There’s a nice nostalgia. You don’t see many places like that any more, do you?” She’d be happy to know that not much has changed in the 33 years since her visit!
Apr 1, 2014 | Billy Goat Curse
Great news Cubs fans!! We’ve just received word that in an effort to lift the curse permanently, the Chicago Cubs have announced plans to unveil a statue of Bill Sianis and his world-famous billy goat outside Wrigley Field. The full-size bronze statue will proudly stand alongside the statue of late broadcaster Harry Caray.
Happy April Fools!
Mar 30, 2014 | Billy Goat Curse, Michigan Avenue
In the 68 years since Billy Goat Sianis cursed the Cubs, we’ve witnessed many creative attempts to break the Curse. And, when it comes to creativity, it’s hard to top DC Comics.
From the Chicago Tribune:
In issue No. 250 of DC Comics’ “Hellblazer,” sorcerer-for-hire John Constantine takes on the Cubs curse—and fights a hulking, red goat demon in the Billy Goat Tavern below Michigan Avenue. “The 800-pound gorilla in the room was the curse,” said Azzarello, referring to the alleged curse placed on the Chicago Cubs by tavern owner William Sianis after he and his pet goat were denied admission to a 1945 World Series game at Wrigley Field.
“We get all sorts of ideas on how to break the curse, and this was one of the more interesting,” said Bill Sianis, manager and son of current owner Sam Sianis. “It had never been done in comics.”
Mar 21, 2014 | Breakfast, Michigan Avenue
It’s the perfect way to start your day. Or in some cases, start your campaign! Eggs. Meat. Potatoes… breakfast the way nature intended. Chicago’s Best Breakfast isn’t on Michigan Avenue. It’s under it.
Mar 19, 2014 | Cheezborger, Events
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