Aug 7, 2018 | Sam Sianis
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 them sadly lacking in our present society, that I’m not sure where to start, but I’ll try.”
“Work ethic: If everyone in this country tended to their jobs or businesses with Sam’s diligence, Japan would be up to its collective ears in red ink. Since taking over Billy Goat’s Tavern, he has turned it into one of the country’s best-known bars. He treats his employees fairly and earns their loyalty. In the meaning of service, Sam and his staff treat all of his customers alike, whether they are famous or an old bag lady who wants to sit in the corner to get out of the cold.”
Aug 2, 2018 | Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue, Music Festival, Uncategorized
“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 bomb to shake the vibe of a place like that.” – Franz Ferdinand
http://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/restaurants/ct-redeye-lollapalooza-bands-restaurants-20180801-story.html
Jul 30, 2018 | 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!
Jul 20, 2018 | Billy "Goat" Sianis, Uncategorized
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
The Honorable William P. Rogers,
United States Secretary of State,
Blair House,
1651 Pennsylvania avenue NW.,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Rogers:
The Greeks charted the heavens and it is only fitting that a Greek open a restaurant on the moon to serve our astronauts when they arrive so they do not have to eat that synthetic food the space agency has been serving them.
I used to refuse to serve republicans in my restaurant and tavern but when Spiro Agnew came along, I decided to become non-partisan and Republicans do not have to pay any more than Democrats when they eat at my place.
I slept on the deck of a ship to get to the United States and I will find my own transportation to the moon. I guarantee my moonburgers will have as much ham in them as my hamburgers — None.
For many years, Catholics have been eating my hamburgers on Fridays without violating any church laws.
As I have done here on Earth, I will serve on the moon all the finest whiskies but NO CALVERTS.
When I am not tending bar, I will be raising billygoats from the par which will accompany me on my initial trip to the moon. They are sure footed animals and do not fall off as the planet turns around.
Please tell Mr. Agnew I said hello.
William G. Sianis
Proprietor
Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger!
Don’t Miss Billy Goat Tavern and the reigning champion “Curse-Breaker” burger at this weekend’s Roscoe Village BurgerFest 2018!
