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
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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.
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Duck Duck Goat is located at 857 W Fulton Market. The hotels below are right nearby and are within walking distance:
The Emily Hotel, 311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
You can use the link here for reservations: The Emily Hotel Chicago - Reservations - Room Availability
This is the location of the after-party as well ;)
The Hoxton Hotel, 200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Use the code HITCHED926 when booking at: https://thehoxton.com/chicago/ for 10% off
The Hyatt House Chicago / West Loop-Fulton Market, 105 N May St, Chicago, IL 60607
A non-boutique option for our points people
https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-house/en-US/chixl-hyatt-house-chicago-west-loop-fulton-market
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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.
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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!
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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:
DrinkLone 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!
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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.