Jun 17, 2014 | Michigan Avenue, Uncategorized
The season finale of Giuliana and Bill featured a scene filmed at Billy Goat Tavern on Michigan Avenue! The scene was shot in March when Bill was at Billy Goat shooting a commercial with Sam for The Mercy Home’s March for Kids.
You can watch the full episode online here:
http://www.eonline.com/now/giuliana-and-bill/full-episode/a-sibling-for-duke/268275267838
Please be sure to visit the Mercy Home’s website and help support their mission: http://www.mercyhome.org/
Jun 12, 2014 | Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue
Happy 90th birthday to a president who really knew how to chomp on a cheezborger!
May 29, 2014 | Michigan Avenue
Summer’s baaaaaack, and Billy Goat Tavern on Michigan Ave. is a perfect destination for your favorite summer activities.
Cubs’ Games
Nothing goes better with a Cubs game than a stop at Billy Goat. Grab a cheezborger and hop on the “L” to visit Wrigley. Here’s a map: http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/maps/ctatrainmap_2013oct.pdf
Wendella Boat Tours
Experience the waterways of Chicago with our neighbors at Wendella. They’ve been a part of Chicago since 1935…almost as long as us: http://www.wendellaboats.com/
Biking the Lakefront
Nothing is more refreshing than an ice cold Coke and a juicy Cheezborger! Come down and cool off. Check out this map of trails: http://www.chicagobikes.org/pdf/lakefront_trail061608.pdf
Shopping the Magnificent Mile
Visit the world famous retailers on Michigan Ave. and then get a real taste of Chicago under it. Here’s a link to all Michigan Ave has to offer (except Billy Goat). http://www.themagnificentmile.com/
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!
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.
