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Special Event
Tasting Dinners
Two nights. Two memorable experiences. Limited Spots Available
Hosted by Drew Mayville – Master Blender, Buffalo Trace Distillery

6-Course Tasting Dinner
July 15th, 2026
6:00PM – 9:00PM
$449 plus tax & gratuity
The Westside BloNo
1304 Cross Creek Drive
Normal, Illinois
View Menu & Pairings
Welcome Cocktail
- Blanton’s Old Fashioned
Course 1
- Citrus-Honey Butter Poached Oyster
- with Champagne Mignonette
- Paired with Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year
Course 2
- Smoked Butternut Squash Bisque
- Rye Maple & Crispy Pancetta
- Paired with BTAC Thomas Handy
Course 3
- Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
- Sorghum Glaze, Pickled Mustard Seeds
- Paired with Sazerac Full Proof Paper Plane
Course 4
- Mole Negro Braised Short Rib
- with Blue Corn Tortilla
- Paired with Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year
Course 5
- Fresh House Made Pappardelle
- with Smoked Wild Boar Ragu, Cocoa & Juniper
- Paired with BTAC George T. Stagg
Course 6
- Smoked Dark Chocolate Tart
- Toasted Marshmallow, Bourbon Caramel
- Paired with Weller Millennium & Double Eagle Rare
5-Course Tasting Dinner
July 14th, 2026
6:00PM – 8:30PM
$99 plus tax & gratuity
The Eastside BloNo
1101 Airport Road
Bloomington, Illinois
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- Whipped Ricotta & Citrus
- orange, honey, olive oil, pistachio, crostini
- Pairing: Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned
Course 2 – Salad
- Arugula & Pear Salad
- goat cheese, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette
- Pairing: Eagle Rare
Course 3 – Soup
- Butternut Squash Bisque
- maple crème fraîche, spiced pepitas
- Pairing: Sazerac Full Proof
Course 4 – Pasta
- Fresh House Made Pappardelle with Braised Short Rib Ragu
- tomato, herbs, parmesan
- Pairing: Weller Special Reserve & Weller 12 Year
Course 5 – Dessert
- Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème
- bourbon caramel, sea salt
- Pairing: Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Event Spaces
Huge Food & Drink Selection
Give us your bored, your thirsty, your hungry masses
Pizza, smoked meats, craft cocktails, and a bourbon selection that speaks for itself. Whether you’re here for a full meal, a quick bite, or just a drink between rounds, we’ve got you covered.
Grab a menu, order something good, and stay awhile.
Private Event Spaces
You gotta fight…for your right…
We’ve spent years adding, tweaking, and fine-tuning our spaces to be the best they can be—turns out, we nailed it. Whether it’s a birthday, corporate event, or full-blown wedding reception, we’ve got the room, the vibe, and the drinks to match.
Trackman Driving Range
A (driving) range of possibilities
Take your best shot from a heated patio bay or a garage space with couches, TVs, and full food service. Whether you’re tracking every swing with pro-level stats or just trying to outdrive your friends, Trackman makes the range more than just practice.
Duckpin Bowling
Bigger isn’t always better
Born on the East Coast in the early 1900s and now sweeping the country, Duckpin takes everything you know about bowling and flips it on its head. The pins are shorter, the ball is smaller, and knocking them all down is way harder than it looks.
Weekly Events
Trivia Night
Monday | 7pm
Music Bingo
Thursday | 7pm
Karaoke
Saturday | 8pm



