We’ve oft been accused of reaping pleasure but rarely reciprocating. That all changes today.
Because we know there will be no happy endings if you only scratch our backs and we don’t scratch yours, we’re giving you the opportunity to do something that up until now you’ve only had nightmares about — accompanying us to a debauchery-soaked dinner!
What’s more, this dinner will not end with credit card roulette or even the oh-so-unoriginal “let’s split the check equally.” Nope, we’ve got Ed Helms on board to foot the bill. The only catch is, you’ve got to bring the booze.
We’ve got 10 spots available for our 7pm rezzie at Sticky Rice (4018 N. Western Ave.) on Friday, May 20. To win a spot for you and a +1 of your choice, tell us what you’ll bring to dinner if your goal is to wake up friendless in North Center (North Centre for the Québécois).
On the off chance you survive our little trip to Thailand, you and your guest will also receive advanced screening passes to The Hangover 2 on Tuesday, May 24 at AMC River East (322 E. Illinois St.). Oh, and a t-shirt. Because you’re going to need something to walk home in Saturday morning.
Give us your best shot via comment or tweet (@BYOBandits for the uninitiated). We’ll holler at you Thursday if you “win.”
20 comments
Huge Galdones says:
May 16, 2011
You want Quebecois, I’ll definitely bring some Quebec ice cider for the tail end of the meal. As for the business end, I’ll happily bring a collection of juice from Perman Wine Selections. Riesling, Abarino and bubbles!
Additionally, to keep things real (sticky rice-style), I’ll pack a couple of warm beers—
*raises hand* “put me in coach”
Huge
Tom Rammer says:
May 17, 2011
Clearly this is a beer dinner. Frankly, ALL dinners are beer dinners as far as I’m concerned. I’d bring a selection of fine bombers, probably a Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, a Firestone Walker Double Jack (if I can find it, or else one of those new trendy Black IPAs) and finish off with something dark, rich, and barrel aged – maybe a New Holland Dragon’s Milk!
Ron Samuels says:
May 17, 2011
Poutine!Poutine!Poutine!Made with generic grocery store fries. Cooked in canola oil. Add some string cheese and jar american gravy. Falsely labeled flown in from “Patates Plus Restaurant”. Served hot or cold. Voila!!!
Laura Lanford says:
May 17, 2011
I see your beer dinner, Mr. Rammer, and counter with a trio of Thai inspired cocktails:
Before – Rum and tamarind fizz. Sweet yet sour, a perfect aperitif.
During – Thai-chili vodka with ginger simple syrup. Sweet and almost, but not quite, painful.
After – Gin with lemon grass infused simple syrup, muddled with fresh basil and garnished with lemon. Fresh, tart and summery to cleanse the palate and stave off post-meal sleepiness.
Between my liquor cabinet and garden, I have all the ingredients on hand and ready to go! Just give me the word.
Cathi says:
May 17, 2011
Seriously Ed Helms?? Can I sit in his lap?
I would bring
> Delirium Tremens beer. Alcohol Content 8.5%. Pink Elephants on the label. Enough said.
> Party Hats
> Aspirin to take before passing out to thin the blood and prevent some of the hangover
SFA says:
May 17, 2011
Druid Cidar: it tastes like you’re rimming a drunken elf
tracy Matthews says:
May 17, 2011
I would get the party started with some Spirits such as Tequila, Vodka, Rum, Cognac, Scotch and maybe Microbrews!!!! This selection will wake any one up!!! Along with some visual entertainment to set the mood!!! I think the combination of a liquor & eye candy can keep anyone awake & stimulated..
The Ronald says:
May 17, 2011
Zywiec Porter, 9.5% alcohol and great(inexpensive)price: Take two and don’t call in the morning. Enough said. (Hey, it is “Craft Beer Week”)
tj says:
May 17, 2011
a Gewurztraminer. Gewurztraminer literally means “spice grapes” and the California variant in particular has a “spicy-peach” flavour with a hint of ginger.
tom says:
May 17, 2011
A Chinese beer – especially Tsing Tao is a favorite
Jen says:
May 17, 2011
A light Sweet Indian beer like Kingfisher and Cobra
Veronica says:
May 17, 2011
A free dinner with the byo bandits? That’s music to my cheap ass ears! If you pick me you wouldn’t have to worry about me not contributing my credit card to your game of credit card roulette. I would bring my company, blue label scotch, left handed Hjs ( unnaturally), the promise not to throw cake, my 5 foot 3 blonde haired friend that answers to the name of hamburglar ( or Michelle it’s a personal preference) and a six pack of game day ice. If the party continues throughout the night I would probably bring along something disgusting to throw at your roommate and that girlfriend of his.
Veronica says:
May 17, 2011
If I am a chosen winner can you give me plenty of notice? It can sometimes be a challenge for me to find a + 1…
GREGORY says:
May 18, 2011
I’ll Bring Pickled Pig Feet And Pickled Ham Hocks With a 6 Pack of Diet Pepsl
Hanna says:
May 18, 2011
-Phuket
-Tsingtao
-Glow sticks
-Ping pong balls
-And then we’ll leave in a rickshaw
Kate Watson says:
May 18, 2011
@BYOBandits I’d bring my last abortion mixed with Goldschlager and High Life (the champagne of beers). And some temporary tattoos. #PICKME
Braden says:
May 19, 2011
a mclovin-esque personality (and appearance from what I’ve been told), a growler from Half Acre, and a hobo handle of Jack
Romie says:
May 19, 2011
I need to find a bottle of lao-lao rice hootch. good for paint stripping, insect extermination, and memory removal.
Ana says:
May 19, 2011
I’m going to try to class up this joint and propose TJ’s Prosecco, served with two brunettes who like to get loose. We are also willing to get low, thrill, hypy, and buck.
Respectfully submitted:
Ana and Megan
Anthony says:
Jun 19, 2011
Hamm’s & Malört