Another night of baseball at Wrigley Field brings plenty more options for sharing your Cubs love. Take advantage of themed specials and get ready to cheer the night away at a watch party while we hope to be flying the “W” tomorrow.
Headquarters Beercade
2833 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-665-5660
When: 6:30 p.m., doors at 5 p.m.
“Back to the Future Part II” predicted that the Cubs would win the World Series in 2015, and you can celebrate the film at this prom-themed bash. Dress as your favorite character from the film or in retro prom attire; the Lakeview bar will be choosing a prom king and queen to split $250. Drink specials include $8 themed cocktails and a choose-your-own adventure deal with $4 cans of beer, $5 drafts or $6 cocktails all night.
Vanille Patisserie
2108 N. Clark St. or 131 N. Clinton St. 773-868-4574
When: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (Lincoln Park) or 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Chicago French Market)
The French-inspired bakery shows love for Jake Arrieta with its Jake the Stud Muffin buttermilk cupcake ($6.25) topped with vanilla mousseline, buttercream, a vanilla macaron and a fondant “W” flag. They’re also selling Cubs sugar cookies for $3.
Bread & Wine
3732 W. Irving Park Road 773-866-5266
When: 5-10 p.m.
Snack on three pieces of cheese and charcuterie paired with a glass of red or white wine for $15 while watching the game on a 6-foot by 6-foot projector screen at the Irving Park restaurant.
Jellyfish
1009 N. Rush St. 312-660-3111
When: 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
The Gold Coast sushi spot normally only has one 60-inch TV in the bar, but they’re setting up a 6-foot projector screen to show the postseason games.
Flagship
1622 W. Belmont Ave. 773-281-3805
When: 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Share $15 buckets of Miller Lite and Coors Light and $5 Fireball whiskey shots while watching the game on 15 TVs including a 92-inch video wall and five 70-inch displays at the Lakeview bar.
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1749 N. Damen Ave. 773-697-3315
When: 5:30 p.m. until the last pitch
You can pair the West Town restaurant’s Royale with cheese—a burger with American cheese, housemade pickles and onion rings on a brioche bun (normally $14) —with a draft beer for $10 while watching the game in the bar.
Sprig
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
The person who refers the most friends to the meal delivery service’s app by 10 p.m. Wednesday will win tickets to attend Game 5. Anyone you refer gets a $10 credit, and you’ll get a $10 credit when they make their first order.
Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4440
When: 5 p.m.
Watch the game on a 30-foot projector screen on the Wicker Park spot’s rooftop while snacking on $5 Chicago-style Vienna hot dogs or a $15 Butcher’s burger with fries and a draft beer.
Woodie’s Flat
1535 N. Wells St. 312-643-0093
When: 4-11 p.m.
The Old Town bar gets fans pumped before first pitch with a video DJ showing highlights of the Cubs throughout the season and keeps them engaged during the game by playing walk-up songs for the players and putting on YouTube clips and music videos during commercial breaks. Whenever there’s a big play, you’ll hear bells ringing on all three floors, and Harry Caray’s rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” marks the seventh-inning stretch. Throughout the month, they’re also serving a stadium burger dog ($9), sausage wrapped in a ground beef patty, topped with sauerkraut, relish, mustard, tomatoes, red onions and celery salt, and served with a side of loaded fries.
Dimo’s Pizza
3463 N. Clark St. 773-525-4580
When: 2 p.m.
Grab a slice of The Murphy ($4)—named for the infamous goat responsible for the Cubs’ curse—a housemade hummus-based pizza topped with roasted goat, harissa, goat cheese, paprika, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, offered only at the restaurant’s Wrigleyville location. You can also order a 12- or 20-inch pie ($14-$28) for delivery.