Monday, December 2, 2019

Graystone Tavern features Hanukkah pop-up bar


Chicago's first Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar "8CrazyNights, opened December 1 at Graystone Tavern, 3441 N. Sheffield.

Guests will be feted to holiday-themed props and decorations that included more than 8,000 blue and white lights; Hanukkah ball lanterns hanging from the ceiling Star of David and dreidel ornaments all about and a lighted menorah; Mensch on a Bench and a photo booth with Hanukkah props.

Traditional Jewish favorites, priced $5 to $12 , include; latkes, matzo ball soup, brisket platter and grilled cheese served on challah bread. Dessert is a boozy jelly donut made with house made vodka infused jelly. 


Festive cocktails Include: Gelt Martini (Wheatley Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, chocolate syrup, Hanukkah gelt); Manischewitz spritzer (Manischewitz, Koval Cranberry, Mionetto Prosecco, club soda and an orange slice) and the Sufganiyah (vanilla vodka, citrus vodka, Manischewitz, lemon wedge, powdered sugar); $10 each.

Manischewitz sangria bowl (48-ounces and serves 3 to 4 guests); four rotating theme draft beers ($6-$9) that includes: Messiah (Nut Brown Ale), Chanukah (Brown Ale), Circum-session (Sour Ale) and Shebrew (Double IPA). The bar will also feature an 18-foot giant menorah "shotski" starting at $24 (eight guests can take a shot at once).

Night events such as Hanukkah Happy Hour charity benefit; dreidel spinning tournament and move movie night will take place. More events to be announced. The holiday pop-up bar will remain through December 31.

Some activities during the 8-night celebration will benefit the Israel Cancer Research Fund and the Jewish Federation. PHOTO: Megan Anman.

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