Hearty's Big Haul for Equality; Bluebird's $1 Oysters; More

LAKEVIEW—During Wednesday's Chick-fil-Gay fundraiser, Hearty saw some 300 people come in for the $10 chicken sandwiches, resulting in a check for $3,000 for Equality Illinois. Chef/owner Dan Smith said they plan to keep the sandwich on the menu for the rest of the week to raise more money. [Grub Street]

BUCKTOWN—Bluebird is now offering a $1 oyster happy hour from 5 to 7 every night of the week with a rotating selection of East and West Coast oysters. [EaterWire]

ANDERSONVILLE—Big Jones is going local for its August Bourbon Society Whiskey of the Month with Koval Distillery's Rye Chicago. [EaterWire]

GOLD COAST—Jake Melnick's kicks off its fourth annual Porkapalooza today and runs it through Aug. 6 featuring dishes inspired by bands like Passion Pit, Bassnectar and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. [EaterWire]

[Photo: Bluebird]