Super Bowl Sunday: Where to Watch the Big Game and Catch Some Deals, Too

Just because the Bears aren’t playing on Sunday doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the big game. So pick a team to root for this weekend and meet your friends at one of the many great spots in Lemont that are offering super deals.

Sunday’s Super Bowl looks to be a really good one, pitting rookie QB Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49’ers against the more seasoned Baltimore Ravens’ leader Joe Flacco. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on CBS. And even if you’re a loyal Bears fan through and through, let’s face it – there’s no sense sitting home all by yourself on Sunday. So why not meet your friends at one of these spots in Lemont and enjoy their food and drink specials while watching the big game? 3 Corners Grill and Tap, 12371 Derby Road  Visit 3 Corners Grill & Tap, named for its location at the intersection of Derby Road, McCarthy Road and Archer Avenue, and quench your thirst for a deal with a bucket of Miller Lite or Coors Lite for $10 – or a …

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Illinois Bar and Grill to be Featured on 'Windy City Live'

The restaurant will be included in a segment on Chicago's best burgers, according to owner Frank Vrchota.

Illinois Bar and Grill will be featured on the ABC 7 morning show Windy City Live on Thursday, according to the restaurant's Facebook page. The restaurant—which has three locations, including 1131 State St. in Lemont— will be showcased during a segment on Chicago's best burgers, owner Frank Vrchota tells Patch. According to the Windy City Live website, producers Matt and Ji will share their picks for best burgers for the show's "Food Fight" series. Windy City Live airs at 9 a.m. every weekday on ABC Chicago, and is hosted by Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner.  Can't watch the show live? Check the Windy City Live website for the complete episode following Thursday's broadcast.

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Munch Madness: 3 Corners Grill and Tap vs. Illinois Bar and Grill

Show your hometown pride by casting your vote for Lemont restaurants during Munch Madness.

It's Friday! If like most people your definition of weekend fun includes a meal out, then we have some questions for you. Here's another group of pairings for Munch Madness round two. In each of these matchups, which restaurant gets your taste buds going? Voting in round two is open until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Show your loyalty by commenting for your pick on this story, on Facebook or via Twitter by tagging it with your Patch town's handle. To learn more about the tournament and get the full rules CLICK HERE. Tai San Chef  vs. Aodake Sushi and Steakhouse Tai San Chef: Tai San Chef, founded in 2003, is an award-winning restaurant serving traditional Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes.  Aodake Sushi and Steakhouse: As you enter Aodake Sushi & …

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Save Some Green with Local St. Patrick's Day Specials

Lemont businesses are celebrating the Irish holiday Saturday with food and drink specials, live entertainment and activities for the whole family.

From Irish beer to corned beef and cabbage, local restaurants are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a variety of deals and special events. Here's a roundup of some specials around Lemont: The restaurant will host its second annual Shamrocks and Shenanigans Fest beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Specials include $4 20-ounce drafts of six different Irish beers, and $5 Jameson and Ginger's. The party is open to the whole family. Kids eat for $2, and activities include face painting and balloon twisting by Mr. Bob. The event will also feature live music by Nebulous Forming from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mexican food for St. Patrick's Day? On March 17, everybody's Irish, according to Front Street Cantina. The restaurant will host a "St. Patty's Day Bash…

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Patch Picks: Great Burger Places

If you want to take a night off from the grill, consider a burger from one of these Lemont restaurants.

Every Thursday, Patch will run a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.   You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. For this week, we've got meat eaters in mind as we pick five of our favorite Lemont burger joints. The downtown Lemont staple for more than 60 years was one of several Chicago-area eateries featured on WGN's "Chicago's Best" in July. The restaurant offers a …

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Local Bars Offer Specials for Bulls, Blackhawks Games

Looking for a last-minute spot to enjoy the playoffs? Lemont bars offer an array of drink and food specials.

It's that time of the year again — playoff time. Chicago sports fans have two reasons to celebrate Tuesday as the Bulls and Blackhawks both play to move on to the next round in their respective playoffs. The Bulls, who have a 3-1 series lead, will take on the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. at the United Center. The game will air on Comcast SportsNet. The Blackhawks have bounced back from three straight losses against the Vancouver Canucks to even the series 3-3. Game 7 will be played at 9 p.m. in Vancouver. The game will air on Versus and Comcast SportsNet. If you're looking to head out for the games, consider these Lemont establishments, which are offering a number of drink and food specials for the playoffs: Slammers Pub and Grill Slammers …

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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: Patch Picks

Clad yourself in green and head out to a Lemont pub or restaurant to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Every Thursday, Patch will run a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.   You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. For this week's Patch Picks, we've found some of the best St. Patrick's Day deals and Irish grub Lemont has to offer. Stonehouse will offer $1 domestic drafts and “plenty of green beer.” Food offerings will include classic Irish fare, such as Shepherd's Pie, …

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Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Lemont: Patch Picks

Many Lemont pubs and restaurants are planning food and drink specials for game day.

Starting this week, Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Pick, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off,  and more.  You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.  Want to suggest some Patch Picks? Submit your idea in the comment box. Deals: $2 domestic bottles and pints, and $4 Long Island Iced Teas during the game, as well as a free half-time buffet. A self-professed Packers fan, Stonehouse co-owner Norb Siwek …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

Jan. 14: Forget Soldier Field, Watch Da Bears in Lemont

In the weekend edition of "Five Things You Need to Know," we have five spots to enjoy the Bears game this Sunday.

For the Chicago sports fan, it's the most wonderful time of the year: it's NFL playoff time. Fans will be decked out in blue and orange as the Chicago Bears kick off their Super Bowl run at noon Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. If you can't make it to Soldier Field—and let's face it, there aren't many of us who are that lucky—here are five Lemont establishments offering game day specials: 1. Illinois Bar and Grill 1131 State St., 630-257-0666 The spacious bar is the perfect place to catch the Bears game. In addition to its regular menu (which includes delicious burgers and appetizers), Illinois Bar and Grill will serve free pizza during halftime. Drink special: $5 pitchers 2. 3 Corners Grill and Tap 12371 Derby Road, 630-257-7780 3 …

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Antionette Taylor-Thomas

11:38 am on Saturday, January 15, 2011

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Dec. 30: Five Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Lemont

Several local restaurants and bars are planning festive food and drink menus to celebrate the holiday.

Lemont residents won't have to travel far for a party atmosphere on New Year's Eve, as several Lemont restaurants are planning a festive parties with such extras as a balloon drop and champagne toasts. Slammers Pub and Grill, 1243 State St., will have a free appetizer buffet from 11:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Party favors will be given out and patrons will receive a little bottle of champagne for a toast at midnight, said owner Tom Gangas. The pub will offer its regular menu of burgers and other bar fare until 11 p.m. Gangas said his 12-year-old daughter will attend the event at the family-friendly restaurant, which also offers video games. The countdown to midnight in many cities will be watched on more than 20 televisions in the pub. No cover …

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