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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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A spread of catering dishes at Antico Posto including new sandwiches, salads, and whipped ricotta

Summer Catering Ideas for Every Occasion

Effortless entertaining starts here

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 [...]

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Tri-Color Bastille Day Special Profiteroles

Celebrate Bastille Day with Lettuce

Try these specials exclusive for the holiday

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 [...]

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Catering from Sushi San for the cast of The Bear

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 [...]

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Ema Sweet Pea and Avocado Spread

Beat the Heat with These No-Cook Recipes

Skip the stove, not the flavor

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 [...]

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Sushi-san picnic

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 [...]

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A group of people enjoying cocktails and a spread of pizza and other food items on Pizzeria Portofino's patio

Your Ultimate Lettuce Guide to Summer

You'll want to bookmark this one

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 [...]

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RJ Grunts Chicken Tenders

Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Fried Chicken

Crispy, crunchy deliciousness awaits

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 [...]

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A variety of mezze dishes at Ema Chicago including house bread, wedge salad, Alaskan halibut, chicken kebab, and marinated olives

Celebrating a Decade of Ema in River North

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 [...]

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