A loaded cheeseburger, a new place to eat and drink in Roscoe Village and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
EAT
Schnitzelfest
11 W. Illinois St. 312-955-0439
El Che Bar chef de cuisine Mark Steuer provides a preview of the new concept he’s launching next year by serving veal schnitzel made with brown butter bread crumbs, sauerkraut, lingonberry, chive mustard and slow-poached egg yolk ($26) paired with Pilsner Urquell served in a commemorative mug ($8). 5-10 p.m.
National Cheeseburger Day
8500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-329-2850
Dig in to a Latin fusion burger with Chihuahua cheese, guacamole and pickled Poblano relish served with Corona as part of the weeklong celebration, which features a different burger and beer special every day through Friday. $18. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
Now Open
1851 W. Addison St. 773-697-8667
The Wicker Park spot expands to Roscoe Village, serving favorites like the duck BLT made with duck sausage and tomato-bacon chutney ($11) plus new dishes like bangers & mash ($11) along with 20 beers on tap ($6-$9). 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
DRINK
Beat the Brewer
1825 W. Webster Ave. 773-486-7777
Compete against representatives from SweetWater Brewing for the chance to win swag. The bar pours the Georgia brewery’s beers including 420 extra pale ale and Hash session IPA ($5-$12). The first 75 attendees receive a pint glass. 7:30-10 p.m. No cover. RSVP at whirlyball.com/sweetwater-whirlyball-challenge to be entered to win a bags set or $100 gift card.
DO
‘Having It All’
1501 N. Kingsbury St. 312-929-2401
Hear storytellers share comedic tales about “having it all” followed by improv based on the themes of the stories at the monthly all-female show. 10:30 p.m. $5. Tickets: ioimprov.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Kerryman (661 N. Clark St. 312-335-8121) offers $6 Jameson Bucks, $6 Grey Goose Moscow Mules and $7 flatbread from 4-7 p.m.
