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player ready...No one’s going to give you a gold star for filing your taxes, but Chicago restaurants, bars and theaters are offering a congratulatory pat on the back in the form of discounts. From $1 macarons to free burgers, here are the best deals for Tax Day weekend.
1040C cocktails at Izakaya Mita
1960 N. Damen Ave. 773-799-8677
You don’t have to know what Form 1040-C is to enjoy this specialty cocktail made with gin, sake, dry vermouth, orange juice and bitters. Pair that with a lobster slider (both $10.40 each) for an indulgent meal that will help you forget about Tax Day or embrace your refund—we’re not picky. 5-10 p.m. Friday through Monday.
Chocolate-covered macarons at Vanille Patisserie
2108 N. Clark St., 131 N. Clinton St. and 3243 N. Broadway 773-868-4574
Satisfy your sweet tooth and wallet with $1 chocolate-dipped macarons at the French-inspired bakery with three locations across the city. Choose from vanilla macarons dipped in milk chocolate or raspberry macarons dipped in white chocolate. Hours vary. Monday.
Discounted tickets at Stage 773
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Laugh it off when you score tickets to the Saturday performance of “Cupid Has a Heart On,” the longest-running musical comedy in Chicago, for $18 (usually $22.50) with online code “TAXBREAK.” 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: stage773.com
Sing for your supper at Hard Rock Cafe
63 W. Ontario St. 312-943-2252
If your bank account is crying, treat yourself to free dinner at the River North restaurant. For the third year in a row, diners who hop on stage and sing live-band karaoke will be rewarded with a free Legendary Burger topped with bacon, cheddar, an onion ring, lettuce and tomatoes. Plus, enjoy half-price appetizers, $5 drafts, $5 glasses of house wine and $6 pours of Jameson, Fireball and Jack Daniel’s. 6-8 p.m. Monday.
$4.18 specials at Houndstooth Saloon
3369 N. Clark St. 773-244-1166
Sink your teeth into a deeply discounted burger at the Wrigleyville bar. All four burgers, including the vegetarian-friendly chipotle black bean, are available for $4.18 (usually $11-$13). The best bang-for-your-buck deal is the Big Al, which is topped with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, crispy onions and Buffalo sauce. Whether you’re celebrating or wallowing, toss in a Southern Hooch cocktail with apple pie moonshine, lime juice and ginger ale for $4.18 (usually $7). 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday; kitchen closes at 11 p.m.
Beer at MAK: Modern Asian Kitchen
1924 W. Division St. 773-772-6251
The fast-casual Asian fusion restaurant offers $3 beers (excluding Sapporo and Hitachino) to complement their regular menu. Go healthy with gluten-free seasoned quinoa ($5-$9) or indulge Tax Day blues with a beef bowl ($11) smothered in sweet garlic sauce. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday.
Cocktails at Nacional 27
325 W. Huron St. 312-664-2727
If beer won’t do the trick, head to River North for half off Nacional 27’s new drink menu, which will be unveiled Monday (perfect timing) with creative cocktails such as the habanero pisco sour and mangonada paloma. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday.
Hot tea at Green Bean Restaurant
734 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-661-2465
Put your best foot forward after the weekend with $2 hot teas in flavors such as passion berry jolt, Maui mango, chai love and more. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday.
$4.18 specials at Dark Horse Tap & Grille
3443 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-248-4400
Sip Moscow mules while munching on select burgers (both $4.18 each), including the Moo and Oink burger with cheddar, pulled pork, crispy onions and barbecue sauce (usually $13). 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday; kitchen closes at 11 p.m.
Discounted tickets at The Den Theatre
1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-3830
On Monday, purchase tickets for the Midwest premiere of “New Country,” a raucous comedy about a bad-boy country star who’s tying the knot, at the Wicker Park theater for just $25 (usually $45) with code “TAXRELIEF.” The comedy runs through May 14. Tickets: newcountrytheplay.com or 1-800-838-3006.
Pickleback shots at Clark Street Dog and Bar
3040 N. Clark St. 312-281-6690
Nothing says Tax Day relief like $5 pickleback shots. If that’s not your jam, enjoy $2 Bud Light, $3.50 drafts, $5 vodka lemonade and $3.50 beer of the month. We also recommend a chili dog and fries for good measure. 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Monday.
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