*Note: Video above from 2019.
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
Back by popular demand for a third year, Stretch Bar & Grill in Wrigleyville has transformed into "Elf'd Up" for the holiday season. Described a "full-blown tribute to the beloved Christmas movie 'Elf', Elf'd Up is a high-energy holiday pop-up bar, perfect for patrons who share Elf'd Up's affinity for elf culture."
The Christmas pop-up bar never charges a cover and treats patrons to complimentary fresh elf-shaped cookies nightly at 10 p.m.
Imagine you passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops, and then walked through the Lincoln Tunnel. Elf'd Up features floor-to-ceiling Christmas décor, including 1,000 elves of all shapes and sizes, a 10-foot Christmas tree, an upside down Christmas tree, wreath chandeliers, strands of festive-colored lights, specific tributes to the movie, like figurines, wall quotes, snowflakes, Schylling Jester Jack in the Boxes, cut outs of Buddy the Elf and Miles Finch, and more.
Additionally, each table will come equipped with condiment carriers filled with the "four main food groups" -- candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup.
But one of the best things about Elf’d Up is that you can actually eat the iconic syrup spaghetti from the movie! So yes, if you ever wanted to try Buddy’s breakfast spaghetti with maple syrup, chocolate fudge, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, and strawberry pop tarts, then Elf’d Up is the place!
But that’s not the only thing on the “nice list” (Elf’d Up’s specialty food menu). The menu also includes a variety of appetizers, main dishes, salads and sandwiches, including Papa Elf’s Homemade Mac & Cheese, Swirly Twirly Boneless Wings, You Smell Like Beef & Cheese Burger, Angry Elf Spicy Shrimp, Buddy Burger, The ‘Francisco’ Grilled Cheese & Soup, and more!
And we know no pop-up is ever complete without a specialty drink menu, otherwise known as the naughty list at Elf’d Up. The menu includes seven Christmas and Elf-inspired cocktails including Sleigh All Day, Ninny Muggins, Son of Nutcracker, and Mr. Narwhal. Each specialty drink is $15.
In addition to the specialty drink menu, there is also a list of specialty shots, like the Buddy Bomb, Candy Cane Forest, Arctic Puffin, and Gumdrops (Jell-O shots).
And for the little ones, there is a specialty mock-tail, Elf on the Shelf!
Also returning this year is Elf’d Up's weekend brunch, otherwise known as Buddy’s Brunch. Festive dishes ranging from $13 to $15 include Christmas Tree Waffles, Buddy Burrito, Mama Elf's Avocado Toast, and more.
And of course a trip to Elf'd Up would not be fully complete without an appearance of Buddy the Elf, himself! Buddy will make special guest appearances every Thursday through Sunday, including stops at brunch.
Elf’d Up, located at 3485 N. Clark St., will be open Thursdays and Fridays, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
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