The Billy Goat Curse officially lives on another year now that the Cubs are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

LET THE GOAT IN!

The Cubs were once one of the best teams in baseball until they made one horrible mistake in game four of the 1945 World Series. Since then, the years have yielded pain and anguish for Cubs fans. Yet, the goat has still not seen his game!!! With every year that goes by, the curse gets harder and harder to break. For the sake of Cubs fans everywhere, LET THE GOAT IN!

Sam Sianis lifting the curse at Wrigley

October is a big month at the United Center! If you’re going to an event, don’t forget to stop by the Billy Goat Tavern & Grill at 1535 W. Madison. There’s no better way to get ready than with a cheezborger and beer!!

Here’s some of the highlights:

Chicago Bulls Basketball! October brings NBA preseason games beginning on October 9th and culminating with the regular season opener on Halloween.

October 11 - Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Is there anything more American than Neil Young and a Cheezborger?

October 26 - Barbra Streisand - She’s almost as famous as we are!

Check out Adam from Man vs. Food in Hawaii take on the biggest Blueberry pancakes you’ve ever seen, all while wearing a World Famous Billy Goat T-shirt!

He is invited back to the Billy Goat anytime to take on The RUDY Burger! http://thebillygoattavern.com/blog/2012/09/14/introducing-the-rudy-burger/

Don’t forget that you can own this classic t-shirt too! http://thebillygoattavern.com/souvenirs/index.php/all-products/billy-goat-tavern-souvenir-t-shirt.html

When Meg gets a makeover and the family bad goes on Saturday Night Live, the scene is set for Peter to quote the most famous SNL skit ever - “No Coke, Pepsi!”

Lois: I’m worried about Meg. She’s spiraling out of control, I mean what if she develops a coke habit?
Peter: No Coke, Pepsi! Aww, come on! You set me up for that one!

Watch the whole episode here - Family Guy Season 4, Episode 4: http://familyguydirect.com/watch.php?episode=404 Start at the 18:00 minute mark to hear “No Coke, Pepsi!”

Ever wonder who holds the record for eating the most cheezborgers?

Meet Rudy! The record holder and the man (and stomach) behind this beast of a burger! Our new “The Rudy Burger”! 16 pattys (2.25lbs)-14 slices of cheese-2 kaiser rolls.

PLEASE DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!

The previous record holder ate 14 patties at Taste of Chicago in 2003. Our friend Rudy accomplished the feat at our newest location, Randhurt Village in Mt. Prospect. He even topped it off with some ice cream!

Ordering would have gone something like:

Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger.
Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger.
Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger.
Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger.

Our good friend Rick Kogan wrote a complete history of the world-famous Billy Goat Tavern - A Chicago Tavern a Goat, a Curse, and the American Dream. This is the story of a real Chicago legend. It’s packed with tales that include:

• The antics of “Chicago’s Greatest Inn Keeper” - William Sianis
• The real story of The Billy Goat Curse
• Billy’s Nephew Sam Sianis
• The SNL skit that immortalized Sam and his tavern
• Mike Royko and the journalists who are regulars

BUY IT NOW! http://thebillygoattavern.com/souvenirs/index.php/all-products/book-a-chicago-tavern.html

A Chicago Tavern by Rick Kogan

The walls at Billy Goat Tavern are decorated with famous paintings, signs and pictures that create an area where Chicago debates politics, sports, and the biggest events of the day. This is real Chicago artwork. Here’s some selected images from our Michigan Avenue location:

Check out this amazing set of photos of The Goat from the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/about/chicagolive/almanac/chi-091227-billy-goat-tavern-pictures,0,578557.photogallery