You know the story of the first Thanksgiving. But there’s another story. The story of the night before the first Thanksgiving—a few girls in feather headdresses and some guys in shiny buckles heroically braving large crowds for firewater before facing their families the next morning. Herewith, six spots to celebrate their pioneering spirit.
Lumen’s trademark LED lights are going to be turned way down low during this lights-out party. Thankfully, your evening will start with a party offering three hours of complimentary cocktailing, which should give you plenty of time to feel your way to the bar.
The most important thing this Wednesday is remembering to eat. (Well, right behind breathing, and perhaps dancing.) So before you hit the upstairs lounge, feast on a three-course dinner (potpies, burgers, apple pie... cheddar beer dip). Unfortunately, the cheddar beer is not served on tap.
Dance music. Deer antlers. Beer. If you want to get a sense of what it might be like to spend the holidays with Kid Rock, swing by this Lincoln Park whiskey den, where the crowd will be drinking 40-ounce beers served wrapped in paper bags. You’ve always believed in discretion.
At this penthouse soiree, you’ll start with refreshment from the complimentary vodka bar, naturally. Then saunter out to the fire pit perched on the terrace alongside robes and blankets to help keep you warm... just in case the vodka doesn’t do the trick first.
Little Italy’s new rock-and-roll gastropub is kicking off your weekend with a live psychedelic rock band, Italian-style stuffed turkey legs, pumpkin doughnuts and shots of whiskey for two bucks. So, basically, not so different from what your grandma does.
You’re always up for a challenge. And if this doesn’t qualify, we’re not sure what does: Timothy O’Toole’s is hosting a deep-fried turkey testicle eating contest followed by a pumpkin pie eating contest. The prize is irrelevant. You’re in it for the glory. And all that pie.
