Apr 26, 2018 | Michigan Avenue, Mike Royko
in 1991, President Bush came to Billy Goat for a visit and to meet Sam.
Sam calls Mike and excitedly tells his assistant over the phone, “The president wants to know if Mike is here. I tell him no and then he wants to know where he usually sits and I show him and he seems very excited to see where he site when he comes down here.”
Sam wants Mike to have a burger with Bush. Hes says no. Sam calls Mike’s wide, Judy. Shes wants him to go. He says no. Mike often refers to Bush as “the greatest tourist of our time,” and in the next day’s Tribune writes, “The country is going to hell in a hand basket, and the president of the United States wants to know on what part of the bar I rest my elbows? Or forehead?”
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Apr 24, 2018 | Mike Royko, Uncategorized
Royko’s Raiders deliver another trophy – Mike Royko (back row, second from right), Don DeBat (back row, third from left), Tim Weigel (front row, far right)
Apr 16, 2018 | Billy Goat Burgers, Cheezborger
Chicagoans know a great burger when they taste one. That’s why they’ve made Billy Goat Tavern’s Cheezborger the G.O.A.T. of Chicago-style burgers.
Our buns are fresh-baked and grill-toasted, because that’s how Billy Goat rolls.
Cheezborgers are made for stacking. They’re cooked thin to keep the flavor in. Thinner Patties = Thicker Flavor.
Double’s DA BEST!!
Triple’s even BETTER!!!
Chicagoans are also very fickle about their pickle. And, we have the best pickles on the planet!
Butt in anytime and have a real Chicago-style burger!
Apr 12, 2018 | Cheezborger
Generations of Chicagoans have been butting in to Billy Goat Tavern after work. Why? Because after a tough day at work, you can’t beat a hot borger, a cold beer, and a great bartender.
Even the best day at work can’t top the best cheezborger in Chicago. So, if you can’t stop in after work, then leave early.
Apr 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
We hate to blow our own horn, but Chicago needs a mascot.
Some people like the Cubs.
Some people like the Bears.
Some people like the Bulls.
But everybody loves the Goat!
Put your best hoof forward, Chicago, and make The Goat your mascot. San Diego has the Chicken, Chicago needs the Goat!
