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Fourth of July weekend food/booze specials
And while it’s always a good time to fire up the grill and throw on some hot dogs or burgers, or watch Dad man the pit while praying he doesn’t pull a Homer Simpson and blow up the neighborhood, sometimes it is more enjoyable to sit back and let somebody else do the work.
With that said, here are a few dining/boozing options for Fourth of July weekend. So dust off that Francis Lightfoot Lee costume and have a blast this weekend, whether you’re doing the grilling or not. (And, please, eat and drink responsibly.)
Chris’ Little Chicago: Chicagoland transplant Chris Miller makes, in my opinion, the best damn dog in town. (Read my profile on him here.) Stop by his trailer on South Lamar this weekend for the following specials (and as an added bonus, bring a football or frisbee and enjoy the grassy acreage behind his trailer with some old-fashioned leisure activities.)
- Friday: Italian Beef Sandwich, potato chips and a canned soda or water for $6.50. Go all the way and “Get it Sweet Hot and Wet,” as Miller likes to say.
- Saturday: Fire Dog (spicy Polish sausage with mustard, onion, relish and peppers on top) with potato chips and canned soda or water for $5. For the Kids on Saturday: Two Jr. Dogs with ketchup & mustard, potato chips and canned soda or water for $4
- Sunday: Buy two hot dogs (any style) and get the third one FREE (of equal or lesser value).
You can also buy a hot dog and drink and get a FREE order of French fries.
Chris’ will be open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (or until folks stop coming) and on Sunday from Noon - 5:30 p.m.
Cru Wine Bar: From 2 p.m. to close, Cru is getting in the bicentennial spirit by offering a three-course meal for $19.76. Check out the menu here.
Ranch 616: The upscale grill will be offering a special 4th of July menu that includes the following that can be served as appetizer platters or individually: Sugar-Cured Grilled 1/2 Quail, Scallion Grilled Beef Vacio Sliders, Mesquite Smoked Pork Brisket Sliders, Chile-Lime Grilled Tiger Prawns, Rosemary & Garlic Lambcicles, Mesquite Smoked Baked Potato Salad, Truffle Fries, Tony’s Agua Fresca of Mango-White Peach Lemonade
The Woodland: Head down South Congress for free appetizers with the purchase of an entree on the Fourth of July. You can also grub for free on a few Woodland appetizers at The Mohawk, as they will be dishing it out on Friday the 3rd for their afternoon happy hour that runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes kiddy pools, free grub and drink specials.
Mama Fu’s: Get red, white and Fu, as Mama’s has said this Fourth of July and receive $5 off any order of at least $20. But you gotta say, “I want Red, White and Fu,” so there’s that.
Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest: For those of you veggie lovers or people who just love competitive eating, check out the Third Annual Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest at 2 p.m. on the Fourth of July at the Tiniest Bar in Texas.
Hyatt Regency Austin’s Marker 10 patio: Stop along the trail at the hotel for free watermelon slices from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Fourth of July before taking in the fireworks. The bar and grill will also be serving a fancy backyard menu that will feature fresh watermelon martinis, Texas pulled pork sandwiches with an arugula watermelon salad and refreshing watermelon skewers drizzled in local honey and aged balsamic vinegar.
Z’Tejas: [From their press release] In honor of the July 4th holiday, guests can enjoy a bucket of four ice cold Bud or Bud Light beers or four famous Leo’s Street Tacos, each for the low price of $7.04! This incredible deal will be available starting July 2 at 4 p.m. and run through July 5.
Photo of the Italian Beef from Chris’ Little Chicago provided by Chris Miller.
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