Hey, Chicago: where will you be watching the World Cup? Soccer. Fútbol. Whatever you call it, you are psyched that the FIFA World Cup is upon us once again after a long four-year wait. Though Americans may not be the biggest soccer fans (yet) every city has its die-hard supporters and Chicago is no exception. Here’s where to watch in the Windy City when you want a good game and a good meal. 

Grand Tour

Grand Tour brings you around the world with their monthly changing menu inspired by a different country. This month, you can check out the $33 three-course “Brazil Grand Tour” featuring empanadas with shrimp, corn, and hearts of palm; chicken moqueca with yucca puree and a coconut, lime and coriander sauce; and bolinhos (fried dumplings blanketed in passion fruit sauce and cinnamon sugar). Scarf it down while watching every World Cup match on one of their big screen TVs and then celebrate (or drown your sorrows) in this month's special cocktail, Midnight in Rio, made with Acai Veev, Cedilla, soda water, and lime. 

SushiSamba Chicago

The 10-year-old 10,000 square foot space does nothing small, so of course SushiSamba Chicago is pulling out all the stops for the World Cup, hosting SushiSamba Mundial 2014. The custom menu features goodies including sea bass bolinhos, braised pork belly lettuce wraps, and queijo coalho (fried Brazilian cheese). Plus there are limited edition cocktails inspired by the national teams competing in the Cup: caipirinhas; the Jin Hana (representing Japan) made with sake, gin, and hoba leaf-infused elderflower liqueur; and the Bourbon Kick (represnting the U.S.), made with coffee-infused bourbon, bénédictine, and dry cacao. If that wasn’t enough, DJs and Samba dancers will complete the very festive atmosphere and they'll be giving away big prizes, including a trip to Brazil. 

Chop Shop

At Wicker Park’s butcher shop/deli/bar, the Chop Shop, they're showing games on the 30-foot projection screen in their event space, 1st Ward. While watching the games, check out the rotating menu of $4 international sausages including Italian, bratwurst, chorizo, and the "Chicago Fire" caprese sausage (with tomato, cheese, and basil rolled into it). Bonus: proceeds from those sales will benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of the Chicago Fire MLS team. 

Nacional 27

Every single play is being shown at modern Latin restaurant, Nacional 27. The ever-popular spot incorporates the flavors and ingredients from the 27 countries comprising Central and South America and the Caribbean islands into all their dishes. They'll be serving half-off tapas and fans can enter to win giveaways including jerseys, gift certificates, and other goodies, every weekend during the tournament. Plus on June 25, they're offering a Caipirinha Class, where you can learn how to create three different cachaça cocktails. For just $15 per person, you can make and drink these cocktails plus enjoy an array of passed tapas like croquetas, empanadas, and shrimp skewers. 



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