Barleycorn, Sabika celebrate Independence Day
What's more American than beer and burgers, really? Celebrate and get both at John Barleycorn Schaumburg on Saturday, July 4. Cool off with $15 Miller buckets, $3 Sam Adams drafts and $4 Fat Tire drafts. Fill your belly with all-day food specials that include $1 sliders and a $12.95 rib dinner.
Facts: Saturday, July 4, at John Barleycorn Schaumburg, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg. (847) 619-5540 or www.johnbarleycorn.com.
Cubs and 40-ouncers
You bring $5 and The fifty/50 will give you ice cold goodness in a brown paper bag all holiday weekend long. On Friday, July 3, celebrate during the Cubs game with $5 Mickey's 40-ounce beers. Slam free Jameson-spiked Mickey's shots during the first inning of Friday's Cubs and Brewers game. Take advantage of $6 Mickey's Irish Car bombs all game long, followed by a postgame showing and celebration of the movie "Rocky."
Facts: Noon to 2 a.m. Friday, July 3 at The fifty/50, 2047 Division St., Chicago. (773) 489-5050 or thefifty50.com.
Spanish flair
Celebrate Independence Day Meson Sabika-style with $5 Independence martinis - an honorable mix of sparkling Spanish cava, vodka, midori and grenadine, garnished with honeydew, red grape and cantaloupe. Add some American apple pie for $5.
Facts: Friday, July 3, or Sunday, July 5. Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville. (630) 983-3000 or mesonsabika.com.