DRINKS and TIMES good and strong

DRINKS and TIMES good and strong

THE MAIN EVENT

Duck Duck Goat
September 26, 2026
6pM - 11pm
Cocktails & Dinner


the after party

Selva @ the Emily Hotel
11pm - 2AM
Debauchery

Good to know

  • For those flying in, Chicago’s West Loop is centrally located between Midway (MDW) & O’Hare (ORD) airports, so take your pick!

    Lyft & Uber is available from both airports directly to the West Loop, and is your most direct option.

  • Duck Duck Goat is located at 857 W Fulton Market. The hotels below are right nearby and are within walking distance:

  • Friday 9/25/2026

    For those in town Friday, we would love to see you. The tentative plan is to meet at a West Loop bar, TBD. We will update the details here, so check back or text Mike or Tony closer to!

    Saturday 9/26/2026

    The Main Event @ Duck Duck Goat starts at 6pm. Dinner will be served, with drinks & good vibes throughout.

    Stay hydrated! After DDG we’ll make our way to the after party. Located two blocks away, Floor 7 of the Emily Hotel. Drinks & dancing 11-2am.

  • The time has come, to come correct.

    We purposely chose Duck Duck Goat for its flair and personality (& food), and want the dress code to reflect that. Dress up, have fun, look chic, feel good!

    For those who require instructions, text us!

  • Chicago’s West Loop has everything - there are incredible restaurants, bars, and great shopping along Randolph and Fulton Market. There is absolutely no shortage of activities.

    Highly recommend using Open Table or Resy apps to secure a reservation in advance for the dining options. But there are a ton of casual grab & go spots as well.

    Some of our favorite spots are below:

    Drink

    • Lone Wolf - fun, dark dive bar. Great beer list and cocktails

    • Bisous - french cocktail bar with great martinis

    • Estereo - Mike’s favorite margaritas in the city, with a great playlist

    • Fox Bar - late night speakeasy @ Soho House

    • Sunnygun - great patio, cheap beers, frozen cocktails

    • Sawada Coffee - Tony & friends recommend the Iced Military Matcha Latte

    Dine

    • Au Cheval - iconic

    • Trivoli Tavern - swanky supper club

    • Green Street Smoked Meats - self explanatory & delicious

    • Lyra - top notch greek food

    • Cabra - rooftop peruvian

    • Aba - gorgeous tapas

    • The Publican - a Chicago staple

    • Forno Rosso - neopolitan pizza yummm

    Do

    • Big City Pickle - reserve an early morning pickleball court (https://www.chicagocitypickle.com/)

    • Explore the nearby Chicago neighborhoods

      • Wicker Park, West Town, Lincoln Park are our faves

    • When you inevitably forget your belt and/or dress socks, shop around - they have everything!

  • Your formal invite will include the names of invitees and instructions on how to RSVP.

    We love your kids, but this is an adults-only event. We know it’s a lot to ask and we very much appreciate the effort it takes to travel & celebrate with us.

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