A lot of Chicagoans are waiting anxiously for Friday's announcement on which city will get the bid for the
2016 Summer Olympics.
It happens at noon CST, and the city's official celebratory rally's going down at
Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St.). If you're not feeling standing around with a bunch of random folks, here's where else you can go to watch:
Cans: Doors open at 10:30am at the rowdy Bucktown bar, where you can watch the results as well as catch the
Blackhawks' season opener in Finland against the
Florida Panthers. Get the famous wings, chicken sandwiches or mini burgers.
Hard Rock Cafe: Nab a seat early when the doors open at 10am, and catch all the voting rounds. Also, get $5 off any bill $25 or more when you mention "2016."
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse:
The Olympic Committee Lunch Menu includes a number of items the actual Olympic committee enjoyed during their final meal in Chicago. The $20.16, three-course deal features wedge salad, Harry’s signature bone-in chicken Vesuvio and flourless chocolate truffle cake. They're also doing a signature cocktail:
The Chicago Gold (Bacardi, Grand Marnier, creme de banana, orange juice) for $10. All proceeds from that cocktail go to
Chicago 2016.
Lizzie McNeill's: You'll get an "all-American" lunch special, including $1 hot dogs, burgers and beef sandwiches. Also, $2 Bud Lights.
Park 52: If you're around the Hyde Park area—a stone's throw from the site of the proposed arena—a lunch viewing party kicks off at 11am with special noshes like the
Ancient Greek Games Burger, a Greek turkey burger with hand-cut fries or salad;
Red White and Bleu Burger, with bacon and bleu cheese; and
Windy City BBQ, a half-slab of house-smoked baby back ribs and signature Park 52 sauce.
Tavern at the Park: And they're doing a number of drink and lunch deals here as well, with a portion of the proceeds from the
2016tini cocktail benefiting
Chicago 2016.
Go, Chicago!
