Dec 29, 2014 | 80th Anniversary, Billy Goat Curse, Cheezborger, Events, Lake Street, Madison, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Sam Sianis, Souvenirs, United Center, Yorktown Center
Our 80th Anniversary season is coming to a close, and we’re giving away some amazing prizes. Test your knowledge of the rich history of Chicago’s favorite tavern.
Prizes include the following!
FOUR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS:
- 2 CUBS Tickets
- 2 SOX Tickets
- 2 Blackhawks Tickets
- 2 Bulls Tickets
TOP 10 SCORES will receive a PRIZE PACK that includes:
- 1 – 80th Anniversary T-shirt
- 1 – Billy Goat Hat
- 1 – Billy Goat Book – A Chicago Tavern
- 1 – 2015 Billy Goat Calendar
ENTER HERE: https://apps.agorapulse.com/go/39283/36735
Thank you to StubStop Chicago for their contribution. www.stubstop.com
OFFICIAL RULES:
- Contest Ends 1/9/2015 at 11:59 PM CST.
- Winners will be notified via the email addressed they used to enter the contest. Winners will have 7 days to respond and claim their prize.
- This promotion is not open to employees of Billy Goat Tavern or their families.
Nov 29, 2014 | 80th Anniversary, Events
A Chicago legend is turning 80! How well do you know the Billy Goat Tavern? Take our trivia contest and you’ll be entered to WIN Cubs, Bulls or Blackhawks tickets, along with other world-famous prizes!
Click here to enter! Don’t forget to share it with your friends. Lowest score buys the cheezborgers!
Oct 23, 2014 | Cheezborger
“That simple approach is why restaurants run by short Greeks stay in business and make money. And why restaurants that are run by corporations and managed by young men who are educated beyond their intelligence come and go. And mostly go.”
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-12-05/news/8604010079_1_restaurants-orders-lunch
Apr 19, 2013 | Billy Goat Curse, Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue, SNL
Check out this great interview on Billy Goat history with Bill Sianis:
http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/17/billy-goat.php
For the complete history of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern, check out Rick Kogan’s Book “A Chicago Tavern” https://www.billygoattavern.com/souvenirs/index.php/books/book-a-chicago-tavern.html
Oct 2, 2012 | Souvenirs
Hamburger America is a book, documentary movie, and TV Show on the Travel Channel about the travels of George Mott to the most famous Burger spots in the country. Of course, Billy Goat steals the show!
Our friend Rick Kogan enjoyed it: “Hamburger America is not an indictment, but rather a celebration of burgers and the people who make them.” It’s almost as good as his book A Chicago Tavern – (Learn More)
Visit their website: http://www.hamburgeramerica.com
Hamburger America Blog: http://hamburgeramerica.blogspot.com/
