Kentucky Derby specials at John Barleycorn
Toast the winner of the most anticipated two minutes in horse racing with a $5 mint julep at John Barleycorn. Kentucky Derby festivities include bourbon-battered fried chicken with mashed potatoes, brown gravy and green beans for $8.99 or a derby burger with bourbon-BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese and curly fries for $8. The lady with the fanciest hat wins a $200 grand prize. No cover.
Info: Saturday, May 1, at John Barleycorn Schaumburg, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg. (847) 619-5540 or johnbarleycorn.com.
Sunday Bloody SundayBelieve this news: Docks Bar and Grill is the place to be for all those Bloody Mary lovers out there. On Sundays, make your own creation at the Bloody Mary bar. Drinks are $3.50 well, $5 call and $7 premium. If Bloody Marys aren't your thing, try the $2 Miller Lite drafts. Info: Sundays at Docks Bar and Grill, 313 E. Liberty St., Wauconda. (847) 526-3625 or docksbarandgrill.com.Quatro de MayoCelebrate Cinco de Mayo a day early at Chicago City Limits with rockin regular specials on Tuesdays. Have a fiesta with $2 well drinks, $3 call drinks, $4 top shelf drinks and $5 all shots, including bombs. Festive eats include $2 chicken or beef mini burritos. Info: Tuesday, May 4, at Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg. (847) 524-9910 or chicagocitylimits.net.