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Happy National Cheeseburger Day!

It’s National Cheeseburger Day—get your buns in here and celebrate with the most famous Cheezborger in the world! Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger! No fries, Cheeps! No Pepsi, Coke!

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Billy Goat Burgers at Mariano’s!

If you've got the "cheez," Mariano's has the "borger!" Billy Goat Burgers are now available at participating Mariano's!   CHEEZBORGER! CHEEZBORGER! CHEEZBORGER!

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Winner: Critic’s Choice Award at Burger Fest!

The Curse-breaker Burger - It's been 108 years in the making. Two 100% Beef Patties. Cheese. Grilled Onions. Jalapenos. That’s how you break a curse. Curse-Breaker Wins! Curse-Breaker Wins! Curse-Breaker Wins!

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Saturday Night Legends!

It was a great pleasure meeting Lorne Michaels at the Chicago Celebrates SNL Fundraiser for the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

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The Horny Goat

Next time you visit a Billy Goat Tavern, be sure to try our specialty drink - The Horny Goat. Just saying, “I’ll have a Horny Goat” is worth it! It's made with Citrus Rum, 7-Up and Cranberry. Careful. It has quite a kick.

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His only real recipe is hard work.

Sam Sianis is Chicago's #1 tavern owner. Bar none. His work ethic is just as legendary as his cheezborgers. From a letter written by Mike Royko: “I’ve know Sam Sianis for many years and consider him one of my closest friends. He has so many fine qualities, many of...

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Lollapalooza Bands’ Favorite Chicago Restaurants

"So, coming to Chicago last night, obviously I headed to the Billy Goat Tavern. The original one. I haven’t been back here since the curse was lifted, so I was curious to see if the vibe of the place had altered in any way. Of course it hadn’t. You’d need a neutron...

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Billy Goat Tavern at Midway Airport

Billy Goat Tavern is now open in Chicago's Midway Airport! Whether you’re coming or going, we recommend stopping. Of course, you might spoil your little bag of peanuts. Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger!  

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The First Food & Liquor License on the Moon

Shortly after the Apollo Moon Landing, Billy Goat Sianis petitioned the U.S. Secretary of State for the first food and liquor license on the moon. Here’s the original letter. The text is typed below the picture. What follows is classic Billy Goat fun! March 5, 1970...

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