Holiday Happenings Throughout The Season
Celebrate with Lettuce all season long
The ho, ho, holidays are upon us and Lettuce is serving up fun and delicious ways to celebrate! From holiday lights to festive holiday treats, here’s our guide to making memories together all season long. Check out our Things to Do blog for more fun.
Happy Holidays!
Frolic ahead: Holiday Events | Festive Specials | Holiday Gifts
Holiday Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago)
Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
Extended Friday Hours
Friday, November 20 – Friday, January 3: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Every Friday through January 3, Mon Ami Gabi will open at 4:00 PM for Holiday Zoo Light Hours. Plan the perfect holiday outing in Lincoln Park and make a reservation for before or after your trip to Lincoln Park Zoo’s light show! With kid-friendly dishes like Chicken Fingers and Frites, Mac N’ Cheese, and more, Mon Ami Gabi is a fit for the whole family!
Make a reservation at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
Holiday Events
Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
Holiday Afternoon Tea
Saturday, December 5 & Saturday, December 19
From 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, enjoy cups of cheer with your choice of featured Rare Tea Cellar selections alongside perfectly paired tea sandwiches and sweets. Add an extra splash of holiday spirit to your afternoon with Sparkling Brut, Sparkling Rosé, or a High Tea Spritz for an additional cost. Tickets are available for $93 per person and $33.42 per child 12 years and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included). This event offers a fixed menu. Provide notice of dietary restrictions or cancellation to monamichgoparties@lettuce.com one week prior.
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Saranello’s
Santa Brunch
Sunday, December 6, Sunday, December 13, and Sunday, December 20
Santa is coming to Saranello’s! Visit with Santa for photos, Hot Cocoa and holiday wishlists, then dig into a decadent holiday buffet brunch with specials including Gingerbread Waffles, Shrimp Cocktail, and Lobster Mac and Cheese. Reservations are available from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This experience is $54.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included), children aged 12 and under enjoy half price, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Make a reservation for Santa Brunch at Saranello’s
Summer House – Lincoln Park
Santa at Summer House
Sunday, December 13 and Friday, December 18
Join Summer House for two merry meals with Santa: Sunday Brunch on Sunday, December 13, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and Friday Lunch on Friday, December 18, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Complete with photo ops, holiday smiles, and plenty of treats for the nice list (and maybe a few for the naughty list, too.)!
Make a reservation for Santa Brunch at Summer House – Lincoln Park
Summer House – Lincoln Park
Holiday Cocktail Classes
Tuesday, December 15 and Wednesday, December 16: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The holidays aren’t complete without Summer House’s annual Holiday Cocktail Class! Perfect four festive cocktails as the Summer House beverage team walks you through each step, as you enjoy paired dishes along the way. Each guest will leave with a recipe booklet to replicate your new favorite sips all holiday season long. Tickets are available for $143, plus tax and service charge.
Purchase tickets for the Holiday Cocktail Class at Summer House – Lincoln Park
RPM Steak
Sweets with Santa
Saturday, December 19: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Start a new holiday tradition at RPM Steak. You and yours will receive photos, a film photo takeaway, and endless sweets and holiday sips, from Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, to Chocolate Mousse Cups, a Hot Cocoa Bar, plus something a little sparkling for parents. Sweets with Santa reservations are available for $55 per adult and $35 per child, plus tax (gratuity not included). Alongside Sweets with Santa, the full RPM Steak menu and special kids’ menu will be available for those interested in a holiday lunch (please select the “Join Us For Lunch” add-on when booking).
Purchase tickets to Sweets with Santa at RPM Steak
Pizzeria Portofino
Private Holiday Cocktail Classes
Skip the traditional holiday party this year and shake things up with a Private Cocktail Class at Pizzeria Portofino! Perfect for team gatherings, family outings, or a fun evening with friends, a bookable cocktail class brings everyone together for a hands-on experience mixing, shaking, and sipping something delicious.
Inquire about a Private Holiday Cocktail Class at Pizzeria Portofino
Festive Specials
Three Dots and a Dash
River North Pole
Thursday, November 19 – Wednesday, January 6
River North Pole is making its return to Three Dots and a Dash on Thursday, November 19, bringing festive cocktails and signature island-meets-winter decor. The seasonal cocktail menu features returning favorites like the Cranberry Mai Tai and Hot Buttered Rum, alongside new holiday creations and festive large-format cocktails perfect for sharing.
Make a reservation for River North Pole at Three Dots and a Dash
Pizzeria Portofino
Hot Chocolate Service for Two
Beginning Thursday, November 19
Indulge in the ultimate cozy treat with Pizzeria Portofino’s new Signature Hot Chocolate Tableside Service for Two! Enjoy rich, velvety hot chocolate poured right at your table, accompanied with a tray of hot cocoa toppings such as gingerbread cookies, homemade vanilla marshmallows, dried oranges, mini candy canes, crushed peppermint, and more. This treat serves two and will be available for dine-in only throughout the winter for $25, plus tax (gratuity not included). Single orders available a la carte.
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino
Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda
Holiday Break Brunch
Saturday, December 26 – Friday, January 1
Make the most of the week between Christmas and New Year’s with Mon Ami Gabi’s Holiday Break Brunch. From Saturday, December 26 – Friday, January 1, the French bistro is serving brunch favorites daily until 3:00 PM. Spend a cozy afternoon enjoying a spread of Croque Monsieur, Eggs Benedict, seasonal French Toast, new dishes like the Lobster Omelette, and more. The regular lunch menu will also be available.
Make a Holiday Break Brunch reservation at Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda
RPM Italian – D.C.
Weekend Lunch
Saturdays and Sundays in December
Make time to gather this season. Starting this December, join RPM Italian D.C. for lunch every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 12:00 PM. Savor RPM Italian’s signature Italian menu, seasonal additions, and an exceptional wine list in an effortlessly festive setting.
Make a lunch reservation at RPM Italian – D.C.
Holiday Gifts
Looking for the perfect holiday gift idea? Check out Lettuce Entertain You’s Gift Guide.
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Hitting your local shops or mall this busy shopping season? Fuel up or unwind at Lettuce restaurants across the country convenient to your destination with our Holiday Shopping & Dining Directory.
