The Grad’s Guide to Adulting
Oh, the places you'll go with Lettuce Gift Cards
Looking for a way to treat a new graduate in your life? Get them a Lettuce Gift Card! To give them some inspiration, we’ve rounded up a few ways to ease the transition from full-time student to full-fledged grown-up. (Adulting is hard, but at least it can be tasty.)
Whether you’re celebrating your grad at home or at one of our restaurants, giving a Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card is always a hit!
No More Test-Taking, Only Tapas
Per this very accurate Instagram post, “in Chicago every five years a fresh group of women in their 20s think they discovered cafe ba ba reeba and I think that’s beautiful.” So true! Now that your test-taking, quad-strolling, dining-in-the-cafeteria days are behind you, it’s time to discover your go-to tapas at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Lincoln Park or Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! in River North.
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! | Make a reservation at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
The Job Hunt Is On…But First, Brunch
It’s the weekend, and before you spend the rest of the afternoon poring over LinkedIn job listings or preparing for Monday’s interview for your dream job, it’s time for brunch! Gather your buds and head to Bub City for the all-new brunch menu featuring a Golden Fluffy Pancake, Breakfast Tostadas, Day Breaker Burrito, and more, plus Hangover Happy Hour, featuring $6, plus tax, Bloody Marys and Espresso Martinis.
Make a brunch reservations at a Lettuce restaurant near you.
Go Ahead, Eat Real Ramen
Now that you have to do your own laundry and pay your own bills for the first time ever, you should at least trade your grocery-store instant noodles for real ramen at Ramen-san once in a while! Sometimes a comforting bowl of soup is just what you need after a long day of adulting. (Pro tip: Check out Ramen-san’s Express Lunch and get your choice of ramen, rice plate AND a salad for $22, plus tax.)
Make a reservation at the Ramen-san location nearest you.
$12 Cocktails FTW
Scenario: Payday isn’t until next week but you’re an adult now, and you deserve a cocktail today. Well, you’re in luck, because every drink on the menu at Gus’ Sip & Dip is just $12, and with 30 classic cocktails to choose from, you can afford to have one (or three!) and still contribute to your 401k. It’s the perfect place to bring a date or meet up with friends for an affordable night out that also feels grown-up. (No beer sticking to the floor here…) Check out other Lettuce happy hours near you, including R.J. Grunts‘ unbeatable Late Night Happy Hour Thursday – Saturday, where a dozen classic cocktails are only $5 each, plus tax!
Rough Day at the Office? Have a Cookie
When you’re an adult, you’re bound to occasionally have a tough day at work. That just means that it’s time for a lil’ treat, and Beatrix has them all! Stop by the coffee or pastry counter to pick up a new Brookie, Chunky Monkey or Monster cookie or other sweet treat, coffee, specialty milks and more. We guarantee that it’s all you’ll need to get off the struggle bus.
Make a reservation or order carryout and delivery from the Beatrix location nearest you.
Martini Hour: Better Than Any Sorority Soiree
Missing your sorority sisters? Get everyone back together for Martini Hour at Summer House, available Monday – Friday at the bar only from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at all locations. There’s nothing like a good catchup over drinks with the people-who-knew-you-when. Or, host your own martini hour at home with Summer House’s tips!
Discover more of Lettuce’s best spots for group dining and cocktails.
For Every Occasion, Send a Gift Card!
Can’t decide what to get Mom, Dad, the Grad, or the happy couple? Send a Lettuce Gift Card. Gift Cards can be used for dine-in or carryout, so they can enjoy their favorite meal out on the town or while cozy at home.
Send a Gift Card right to their doorstep, available in $10, $25, $50, $75, $100 and $250. And for the procrastinators, send a customizable eGift Card right to their inbox, available in any amount $10 – $500.
Please Note: Lettuce Gift Cards are only valid on in-person dining and carryout and delivery orders placed directly through a Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant, Lettuce.com or the LettuceEats App. Lettuce Gift Cards are not valid on delivery orders placed through a third party delivery service, including but not limited to Caviar, DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats, ChowNow, Tock or Postmates.
To check out the full Lettuce Entertain You gift guide, click here.
