Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Windy City Smokeout
Here's why this is our favorite weekend of summer
Ask any Chicagoan what the best weekend of the summer is—and chances are, they’ll say Windy City Smokeout. Why? Because there’s nothing else like it. Five days (for the first [...]
Go ‘Beyond the Pit’ With All-Star Chefs at Windy City Smokeout
OpenTable is bringing the heat with an all-new festival culinary experience
Windy City Smokeout is firing up an all-new festival experience for 2026: Introducing Beyond the Pit presented by OpenTable! Join us during Smokeout week, Wednesday, July 8 - Sunday, [...]
No grill? No problem! From pool parties and backyard BBQs to picnics and summer Friday get-togethers, Lettuce restaurants have the cooking covered. Skip the prep and cleanup with these [...]
Vive la France! Bastille Day is Tuesday, July 14, and what better way to say bon appétit than by celebrating at one of your favorite Lettuce Entertain You restaurants? We’re bringing [...]
Spotted: ‘The Bear’ Stars at Lettuce Restaurants in Chicago
As the final season premieres, we look back at the cast's fave spots to dine
Season 5 of FX’s The Bear is finally here (airing June 25 on Hulu), and as we prepare to say farewell to the beloved Chicago-set series, it's the perfect time to revisit where the [...]
It's hot outside, so the last thing anyone wants to do is crank up the heat in the kitchen. From vibrant appetizers to refreshing sides and salads, we've rounded up Lettuce's freshest [...]
Take Your Picnic to the Next Level with these Carryout Options
Skip the prep and spend more time savoring the moment
While the sun is shining, take your next meal al fresco. Lettuce restaurants are here to help make your picnic prep easy! Whether you're chilling in the park, getting ready for a beach [...]
Summer is here and we've rounded up some of the best ways to celebrate the season at your favorite Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. From things to do and things to eat, here is your [...]
Fried chicken never fails to satisfy our cravings for something meaty, crispy, and delicious; a perfectly-prepped chicken is the ultimate culinary experience. National Fried Chicken [...]
Chef Partner CJ Jacobson shares his must-try mezze favorites for Ema's 10th Anniversary!
In June 2016, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, California native and winner of Top Chef Duels, teamed up with Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants to create a restaurant serving Mediterranean [...]