Before the Date…
Whether it was “Thirsty Thursday” or “Thursday is the new Friday” your collegate past was a buzz when the beginning of the three day weekend began. The next day you may have had work or you may have had class but that Thursday night was yours for the taking. This date is designed to take you back to your “glory days” with some happy hour cocktails, spicey bowls of noods, and the most ridiculous bro party this side of the Mississippi.
So gather your ready to rule friends and head out to forget responsibility for a bit because when you’re going slow and steady you know you’ll win the race.
St0p #1: 7pm
DRINK
a happy hour cocktail
What to Know
This bar opens at 7pm, right when you need to get there. Being the first person in the bar is absolutely weird, but this place will be packed by 7:30pm and you’ve got places to be.
The cocktail names are as great as they taste: the Swipe Right, The Care Bear Stare, and Daddy Don’t Make Dinner are a good place to start.
Happy hour lasts until 8pm with $10 cocktails, $5-6 beers, $6 wine and, of course, a by donation hot dog station.
Connoisseur of the Streets Tip: Pretend your going to the bathroom at around 7:20pm to run across the street and put your name in at Night + Market Sahm (Stop #2). They don’t take reservations and this will make sure you don’t have a long wait.
St0p #2: 7:45pm
EAT
incredibly spicey Thai
What to Know
There are no reservations. (See “What to Know” on Stop #1) Worst case scenario is you grab a drink to the left of the entrance and scour the menu for your dishes of choice.
What to Order: Party wings, larb gai, sweet potato massaman, Langer’s pastrami pad kee mao and, of course, the chicken sandwich.
It’s a 6 minute walk to Stop #3, make sure you’re out the door by 8:50pm. The art of making sure you’re not rushing everyone is key, just take charge of the bill and you’re golden.
St0p #3: 9pm
WIN!!
at the local TURTLE RACES
What to Know
This college-esque party has been rocking since 1974! They didnt get a face lift until 2018, gorgeous.
If you arrive before 9pm make your way outside as soon as you can to grab a raffle ticket before sliding up to the bar. This give you a chance to get involved in the races.
This place will be packed by 9:15pm. That being said scoring a space to see the action is tricky. Head straight ahead as you walk outside, pass under the overhang and secure a spot on the far end. This always seems to have the most space.