Oct. 20--Where to watch the Cubs vs. Mets playoff games? These bars and restaurants are offering specials on food and drinks during the series:
America's Dogs: Nab a Chicago dog, fries and drink for $5 at any America's Dogs location just by saying "Go Cubs Go" when ordering. Special is only available during the Cubs playoff games. Multiple locations, www.americasdog.com.
Chuck's: A Kerry Simon Kitchen: Want your pizza and hot dog combined? The restaurant has created a hot dog flatbread with all the traditional Chicago dog trimmings: sport peppers, mustard, relish, tomatoes, pickles, onions and celery salt. During the playoffs, it is available for $7. 224 N. Michigan Ave., 312-334-6700.
The Florentine: During all Cubs playoffs games, enjoy a free pizza with the purchase of beer, wine or alcohol in the lounge or bar area. 151 W. Adams St. 312-660-8866.
Jack Straw's Pizza: Want to order in while watching the game at home? Place an order with Jack Straw's through Eat24 during any Cubs playoff game, and enter promo code "strawsemailclub" at checkout to get $7 off any tab of $30 or more. www.eat24.com.
Jellyfish: A 6-foot, high-definition projection screen showing baseball at a sleek pan-Asian lounge in the Gold Coast? When the Cubs are in the playoffs, everyone's showing the game. Here, the chef has created three game-time food packages featuring dishes such as grilled Thai chili wings with mint-yogurt dipping sauce and wagyu sliders with togarashi fries. 1009 N. Rush St., 312-660-3111.
Poag Mahone's: During the Cubs playoff games only, enjoy nachos, hot dogs with fries, and 24-ounce tallboy Buds and Old Styles for $1.07 per item, to mark the 107 years it's been since the Cubs have won the World Series. You can also snack on free salted-in-the-shell pretzels during games. 333 S. Wells St. (in the 175 W. Jackson Blvd. building), 312-566-9100.
Pork Shoppe: While watching the playoffs at the Andersonville location of barbecue favorite Pork Shoppe, load up on $2 select drafts and $2 housemade mini brat sandwiches topped with sauerkraut. 5721 N. Clark St., 773-654-1800.
Rockit Bar Grill: The game will play on 17 TVs; a special Game Day menu features wings, pork belly sliders and more. Only available during Cubs playoff games. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000.
Roots Handmade Pizza: A tap takeover during Tuesday's Cubs vs. Mets game features Middle Brow, Pollyanna Brewing Company and One Trick Pony. Mention "The Heartland Edition" to the server or bartender to receive 20 percent off all dine-in Quad Cities malt-crust pizzas. The game (with sound) will play on many of the TVs. 1924 W. Chicago Ave., 773-645-4949.
Taco Joint: While watching the Cubs playoffs at Taco Joint's River North location, enjoy unlimited tacos, beer and margaritas for $39 a person. 158 W. Ontario St.; 312-337-8226.
