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Wingfest 2012, February 26th!

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

Are you ready for a throwdown?! Jake Melnick's entered Chicago's annual Wingfest this February! Again this year Jake's is taking on the best of the best at wingfest, they have held the title of "King of the Wing" since 2010.  Winning with favorites such as Firecracker, Poncho's, and Jake's signature XXX wings made with the Bhut Jolokia pepper, hottest in the world.

Jake’s took home three big wins from Chicago's Wingfest last year, on Sunday, February 27th, 2011. The big honors included First Place in the “Spicy” category for their Firecracker Wings made with a sweet chili sriracha sauce and First Place in the “Exotic” category for the Poncho's Wings which are marinated in garlic and cayenne pepper then grilled over a wood stove. To top it off, Poncho's Wings took home the honor of “Best of Fest for the entire event!
Check out Jake’s at Wingfest 2011 on NBCChicago.com

This year will be the 13th annual Chicago Wingfest. Jake’s has participated the past three years and is looking forward to the 2012 competition. Taking place at the Bailey Auditorium from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 26th, guests of WingFest enjoy four categories, including Mild, Hot, BBQ and Exotic, all of which are judged by Chicago celebrities and patrons using a blind taste test system.

Check out some photos from the Jake’s team at Wingfest

 

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Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

 

February Burger Specials 11.95

"The Fan Favorite Burger" - Celebrate Spiaggia's Executive Chef, Sarah Grueneberg, competing on this season of Top Chef! Chef Sarah's recipe puts an Italian Spin on an American classic with a wood grilled 9oz Angus beef patty, creamy gorgonzola, crispy pancetta, caramelized onions & Spiaggia's signature balsamic served on a toasted seasme seed bun.  

Burger of the Month 10.95

Paired with a pint of Trumer Pils or Fountain Soda 11.95
“BLT Burger” Jake’s 9oz patty topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a fresh basil aioli on a brioche bun

Enjoy our February Beer of the Month:

Two Brothers Cane & Ebel 6.50

 February Wing of the Month

"Cajun Wings” 10.95
Jake’s jumbo wings grilled and tossed in a dry Cajun rub, served with a spicy creole sauce 

February Mac Daddy

Breakfast Mac” 8.95
Jake’s creamy mac n cheese blended with ham, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, topped with a fried egg