The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will open “8 Crazy Nights” on Wednesday, November 27. Chicago’s first and only Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar will be open through Sunday, January 5.
8 Crazy Nights features a winter wonderland of decorations created for the Jewish holiday throughout the bar and weatherproofed beer garden, including over 30,000 blue and white lights and Hanukkah ball lanterns adorning the ceiling, Star of David and dreidel ornaments, lighted menorah decor, Mensch on a Bench, a Hanukkah sweater wall, and an 8-foot inflatable dreidel. Guests can also enjoy a themed photo area to snap photos and festive decor like a 4-foot plush menorah, neon signs, and full-size custom-painted wood characters like a mensch, bubbie, dreidel dog and more.
New for 2024, 8 Crazy Nights will serve tableside Manischewitz Spritzer Chambongs (6 ounce, $8) with Manischewitz Red Wine and Prosecco, and a Mega Mensch Mule (96 ounces, $80) that will serve 6 to 8 people and feature Stateside Vodka, strawberry puree, ginger beer and lime juice. Offering traditional Hanukkah dishes with a tavern-style spin, 8 Crazy Nights will also add Brisket Sloppy Joes ($14) and a Lox Dip served with Bagel Chips ($14) to the menu.
Themed food and cocktail favorites will also return with dishes ranging from $6 to $16 and drinks ranging from $8 to $80. Staples include Matzo Ball Soup, Challah Grilled Cheese with tomato soup, house-made Brisket Sandwich served on challah bread, and Boozy Jelly Donuts for dessert. Guests can also enjoy a Latke Menu featuring six flavors including Traditional with sour cream and applesauce, Jalapeno Cheddar, Breakfast with eggs, cheese and beef bacon, Loaded with beef bacon, cheddar and sour cream, BBQ Brisket, and Everything Bagel with crispy onion and cream cheese.
Festive cocktails include the Gelt Martini (Stateside Vodka, Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, gold sugar rim, Gelt coin), Hebrew Cold Brew (Proper 12, Stok Cold Brew, simple syrup, heavy cream float), Hanukkah Harry’s Hot Chocolate (Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, Tin Cup Whiskey, blue sugar), a Rockin’ Rabbi (Nolet Silver Gin, white grapefruit and Coppola Diamond Prosecco) and more.
In addition to a lineup of events, board games and card games will be available to guests nightly including Connect 4 with Hanukkah gelt, Cards Against Humanity Jew expansion pack, Mitzvah Match, Jewish Guess Who, Dreidel, Apples to Apples Jewish edition and Schmear Build-A-Bagel card game.
One-off events throughout the pop-up will include a “Hanukkah Drag Show” on Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. with a special appearance by Merriam Levkowitz. There will be live performances, dancing, games (like Hanukkah trivia), prizes and more. Tickets will be available for $15 each starting December 1 on www.8crazynightschicago.com.
Guests can also look forward to a Chi Tribe-hosted Manischewitz Wine Pong Tournament on Wednesday, December 11, an Ugly Hanukkah Sweater Party on Thursday, December 19, and a Free Egg Roll with drink purchase on Christmas Day. Follow along on Instagram at@8crazynightschicago for upcoming event dates and details.
The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will open “8 Crazy Nights” on Wednesday, November 27. Chicago’s first and only Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar will be open through Sunday, January 5.
8 Crazy Nights features a winter wonderland of decorations created for the Jewish holiday throughout the bar and weatherproofed beer garden, including over 30,000 blue and white lights and Hanukkah ball lanterns adorning the ceiling, Star of David and dreidel ornaments, lighted menorah decor, Mensch on a Bench, a Hanukkah sweater wall, and an 8-foot inflatable dreidel. Guests can also enjoy a themed photo area to snap photos and festive decor like a 4-foot plush menorah, neon signs, and full-size custom-painted wood characters like a mensch, bubbie, dreidel dog and more.
New for 2024, 8 Crazy Nights will serve tableside Manischewitz Spritzer Chambongs (6 ounce, $8) with Manischewitz Red Wine and Prosecco, and a Mega Mensch Mule (96 ounces, $80) that will serve 6 to 8 people and feature Stateside Vodka, strawberry puree, ginger beer and lime juice. Offering traditional Hanukkah dishes with a tavern-style spin, 8 Crazy Nights will also add Brisket Sloppy Joes ($14) and a Lox Dip served with Bagel Chips ($14) to the menu.
Themed food and cocktail favorites will also return with dishes ranging from $6 to $16 and drinks ranging from $8 to $80. Staples include Matzo Ball Soup, Challah Grilled Cheese with tomato soup, house-made Brisket Sandwich served on challah bread, and Boozy Jelly Donuts for dessert. Guests can also enjoy a Latke Menu featuring six flavors including Traditional with sour cream and applesauce, Jalapeno Cheddar, Breakfast with eggs, cheese and beef bacon, Loaded with beef bacon, cheddar and sour cream, BBQ Brisket, and Everything Bagel with crispy onion and cream cheese.
Festive cocktails include the Gelt Martini (Stateside Vodka, Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, gold sugar rim, Gelt coin), Hebrew Cold Brew (Proper 12, Stok Cold Brew, simple syrup, heavy cream float), Hanukkah Harry’s Hot Chocolate (Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, Tin Cup Whiskey, blue sugar), a Rockin’ Rabbi (Nolet Silver Gin, white grapefruit and Coppola Diamond Prosecco) and more.
In addition to a lineup of events, board games and card games will be available to guests nightly including Connect 4 with Hanukkah gelt, Cards Against Humanity Jew expansion pack, Mitzvah Match, Jewish Guess Who, Dreidel, Apples to Apples Jewish edition and Schmear Build-A-Bagel card game.
One-off events throughout the pop-up will include a “Hanukkah Drag Show” on Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. with a special appearance by Merriam Levkowitz. There will be live performances, dancing, games (like Hanukkah trivia), prizes and more. Tickets will be available for $15 each starting December 1 on www.8crazynightschicago.com.
Guests can also look forward to a Chi Tribe-hosted Manischewitz Wine Pong Tournament on Wednesday, December 11, an Ugly Hanukkah Sweater Party on Thursday, December 19, and a Free Egg Roll with drink purchase on Christmas Day. Follow along on Instagram at @8crazynightschicago for upcoming event dates and details.
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