“Cheezborger? Cheezborger. Double Cheezborger? Double Cheezborger!” the cries of the employees echo through the cavernous walls of the pub. At the Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago, Illinois, staff members yell quite often at customers ordering their food too slowly. However, their crude shouts do not stifle the excitement of experiencing such a fantastic eatery. The thrilling atmosphere, unkind yet amusing employees, and scrumptious food the Billy Goat Tavern has to offer enhance the old bar into a wonderful, one-of-a-kind, enjoyable spot to dine.
The warm and cozy atmosphere of the tavern replaces the darkness and loud city sounds of the street. Before enjoying the comforts of the Billy Goat Tavern, a person wishing to go there must leave the bright, sunny streets of downtown Chicago and travel down a flight of stairs into shady Lower Michigan Avenue. Upon entering, the familiar scents of greasy, salty burgers fill a customer's nose. He/she looks warily at the wooden walls covered in peeling brown paint, which one would expect to see in an old haunted house. Some impetuous customers have left their mark on the tavern walls. The written and carved names meander around numerous framed newspaper articles from the mid-1900's. They depict the circumstances surrounding the infamous "Billy Goat Curse" of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. In 1945 William Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, bought two tickets to Game 4 of the World Series. However, management of Wrigley Field would not allow his pet goat into the stadium, so he cursed the team. Ever since, the Cubs have never made nor won a World Series. Today food, not baseball is on the minds of the Billy Goat Tavern customers. Patrons can be seen sipping on a soda, crunchi...
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...ers crumpling up their wrappers from the chips and burger can be heard as well. Eventually, the eater wipes or licks the warm grease off his/her hands and face. The delicious taste of the burger will soon be washed out by the sweet, bubbly soda, but the memory of such a fantastic burger can never be erased from a customer’s mind.
At the Billy Goat Tavern, the great atmosphere, mean employees, and fantastic food make visiting the small, unique tavern a vacation in amongst itself. Although the employees are rude, they make the restaurant an even greater place to dine. The delightful “Cheezeborger” and quiet, old-fashioned atmosphere of the tavern make it a top-notch experience. If a person is bored wandering around the Windy City, he/she ought to stop in for lunch. A fantastic place to grab a quick bite to eat would be the Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago, Illinois.
The World Fair of 1933 brought promise of new hope and pride for the representation of Chicago, America. As Daniel Burnham built and protected America’s image through the pristine face of the fair, underlying corruption and social pollution concealed themselves beneath Chicago’s newly artificial perfection. Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City meshes two vastly different stories within 19th century America and creates a symbolic narrative about the maturing of early Chicago.
For the last thirty years, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. has been offering people on the highways of America an alternative to the fast food pit stop. Their restaurants serves home-style food, has quality gift shops and, most of all, a friendly and accommodating environment all go in to create a welcoming atmosphere. Making the guest comfortable is what makes them different. The waiters and waitresses let you take your time. You are seated and promptly drink orders are taken. They give the customer sufficient time to gaze over the menu. There are peg games on the table to occupy you or your young ones. If it is a game of checkers you wish, there is always a table in the corner ready to play.
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