Things To Do This Month: March
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March is coming in like lion at Lettuce with new happy hour deals, Lenten specials, North Shore Restaurant Month, wine and cocktail dinners, and more fun things to do all month long!
Updated March 18, 2026
New/All-Month Long
Weekend Brunch at Ema – Glenview
Enjoy new weekend brunch exclusives at Ema – Glenview beginning Saturday, March 21, such as Chocolate Babka French Toast, Lamb Shakshuka, Kefta & Eggs and Jerusalem Bagel & Smoked Salmon Spread in addition to your mezze favorites from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM every Saturday – Sunday! Plus, sip spritzes exclusive to weekend brunch including the Low-Key Spritz with cinnamon, coconut and lime, Torino Bramble with blackberry and lemon, Scorsa Spritz with maraschino and salers aperitif and Levante Spritz with blood orange and sherry for $15 each, plus tax.
Make a brunch reservation at Ema – Glenview
Do-Rite Donuts Pi Day Special at Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop, Oak Brook
This March, Beatrix is making your pie dreams come true with the ultimate sweet treat in collaboration with Do-Rite Donuts: Introducing the (gluten-free) Oh My! Caramel Pie Donut! Do-Rite has reimagined Beatrix’s signature pie and its rich, caramel filling into a one-of-a-kind donut topped with gluten-free shortbread cookie crumbles, turning a beloved decade-old pie into an indulgent, limited edition collab you didn’t know you needed. Available all March long in honor of Pi Day (March 14) at Beatrix, Beatrix Market and all Do-Rite locations, hours and availability vary based on location. Check out @beatrixrestaurants and @doritedonuts on Instagram for more details!
Visit the Beatrix and Beatrix Market location nearest you | Visit the Do-Rite Donuts location nearest you
New Commuter Breakfast at Beatrix – River North, Fulton Market
Make breakfast a breeze on the way to work (or wherever your morning is taking you!) with the Commuter Breakfast, available to-go and for delivery from the coffee and pastry counter at Beatrix River North and Fulton Market locations! Choose from the Lil’ Ranchero Breakfast Burrito with cheesy scrambled eggs, sweet corn, quinoa, charred poblano, black beans and hash browns for $8.95 (plus tax), Lil’ BEC with egg, brown sugar bacon, aged white cheddar and sriracha aioli for $8.95 (plus tax), Yogurt Parfait with Pecan Granola & Chia Honey for $7.95 (plus tax), and Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup for $6.95 (plus tax). Add on your favorite Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drink or freshly-baked pastry to fuel up for your day for pick-up or delivery between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Beatrix – River North and 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Beatrix – Fulton Market.
Visit Beatrix – River North | Visit Beatrix – Fulton Market
El Segundo Sol x Happy Camper Beverage Bracket
El Segundo Sol and Happy Camper are kicking off a friendly competition to pair with March college basketball! Each week during the tournament, a drink from each menu will go head-to-head, and it will be up to the guests to decide which drink will make it through the finals. The first and second-place beverages will be on the Happy Hour menu from Tuesday, April 7 – Friday, April 10!
Make a reservation at El Segundo Sol | Make a reservation at Happy Camper
New! Bottomless Crispy Parmesan Fries at The Oakville’s Happy Hour
Unwind during Happy Hour at The Oakville Grill & Cellar, available Monday – Friday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the bar area only on a first-come, first-served basis. Cozy up to the bar with coworkers or catch up with friends alongside glasses of select California wines, choice beer, and exclusive happy hour cocktails like the Aperol Spritz and the Oakville Margarita. Enjoy crave-worthy snacks including the Oakville Smash Burger, Stuffed Dates, and Korean BBQ Chicken Wings, and—drum roll, please—bottomless Crispy Parmesan Fries with Truffle Aioli for just $10, plus tax, for the table (limit up to 4 guests).
View the Happy Hour menu at The Oakville Grill & Cellar
New Lunch Kebab Special at Ema – Glenview
Join Ema – Glenview daily for lunch (Monday – Friday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM) to enjoy favorites such as the Chicken Caesar Wrap, Ancient Grain Bowl, Braised Short Rib Sandwich, and more. New to the menu and perfect for a midday break is the Lunch Kebab Special – including the choice of Classic or Spicy Hummus, Chicken Kefta or Grilled Chicken Kebab, cucumber and tomato salad, lemon dill basmati rice and choice of house bread or crudite for $18.95, plus tax (available for dine-in, carryout and delivery).
Make a reservation for lunch at Ema – Glenview
Order carryout or delivery for lunch from Ema – Glenview
Soup’s On Fridays at Rotisserie Ema
Warm up all winter long with new soup selections at Rotisserie Ema! Enjoy rotating, house-made soups, including Chicken & White Bean, Roasted Cauliflower & Celery Root, Tuscan Ribollita and signature creamy Vegan Tomato and Vegan Lentil for $4.95, plus tax (small cup)/$6.95, plus tax (large cup), in addition to your favorite Mediterranean mezze options available to-go every Monday – Friday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Plus, every Friday now – March 20, savor Soup’s On Fridays*, when you can fill a small cup with any soup for just $2, plus tax, or large cup for $4, plus tax, at Rotisserie Ema every Friday for slow-simmered comfort on-the-go. Don’t forget the complimentary, fresh-baked house bread for dipping! *Tax applicable. One per person, while supplies last. Menu options subject to change.
Rotisserie Ema is walk-in only for self-serve carryout ordering; click here to learn more
Collectible Cocktail Mug Trio Special at Three Dots and a Dash
Cocktail fans and home bartenders: You’re now able to enjoy three Three Dots and a Dash drinks and have the opportunity to take home the exclusive mugs in which they’re served! Sip (from left to right) the Starboard Light, Tequila Caribbean Punch, and the Aloha Felicia #4, each available for $18, plus tax, with an option to also purchase the cocktail + the souvenir mug for $60, plus tax. Collect all three to add to your home bar!
Make a reservation at Three Dots and a Dash | Shop Three Dots and a Dash mugs and merch
Nacho Average Thursdays at Tokio Pub
Nacho Average Thursdays is live at Tokio Pub! Every Thursday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM for a limited-time, enjoy endless sushi and bottomless Tokio Skillet Nachos at Tokio Pub in Schaumburg. Start with loaded nachos piled with pulled pork, chihuahua cheese, BBQ, salsa, and guacamole then swing by the live Maki Bar for a rotating lineup of rolls, crispy rice, and hand rolls. This endless experience is available for $35 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Nacho Average Thursdays are dine-in only, and the entire table must participate in the offering; no takeaways. The regular menu will also be available.
Make a reservation at Tokio Pub
Margerum Wine Company at The Cellar Door at The Oakville Grill & Cellar
This March, The Oakville welcomes Margerum Wine Company from Santa Barbara to The Cellar Door, The Oakville Grill & Cellar’s six-seat intimate wine tasting room. This experience is $65 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included), and is available Monday – Friday from 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM and Saturday – Sunday from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. A chef-curated cheese & salumi pairing is available to add-on to the experience, but please note that the full dinner menu is not included, and reservations are required beforehand to secure a table after or before the experience. Our team will do our best to accommodate any last-minute requests.
Book your spot for Margerum Wine Company at The Cellar Door
March Calendar
Wednesday, March 18:
Rare Whiskey Social at Bub City – Rosemont
Join Bub City – Rosemont on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind whiskey tasting featuring some of the world’s most coveted pours. Guests will enjoy 10 carefully curated half-ounce tasting pours paired with a selection of Bub City’s signature passed appetizers. General Admission includes: three pours from Tier 1 bottles such as Old Pappy Van Winkle 10-Year; three pours from Tier 2 bottles such as George Remus Great Gatsby and Weller Single Barrel; and four pours from Bub City Single Barrel selections, such as Old Forester 100 Proof Black Label. VIP attendees will have access to additional premium pours such Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year and Sazerac 18, as well as the Bub City bottle shop, for a chance to take home very best bourbon the event has to offer. General admission tickets are $125 per person and VIP are $175 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Purchase tickets to Bub City – Rosemont’s Rare Whiskey Social
Monday, March 23 – Tuesday, March 24:
Trivia Beer Dinner at Wildfire – Oak Brook & Schaumburg
Join Wildfire in Oak Brook and Schaumburg on Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 PM for a good ol’ game of trivia with Wildfire’s resident Beer Expert Phil Stubstad during a custom four-course menu paired with craft beers. Tickets are $80 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Purchase tickets to the Trivia Beer Dinner at Wildfire – Oak Brook on March 23
Purchase tickets to the Trivia Beer Dinner at Wildfire – Schaumburg on March 24
Wednesday, March 25:
Hatozaki Bar Takeover at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park
On Wednesday, March 25 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, come hang at the Sushi-san – Lincoln Park bar for our next Happy Hour Takeover. This round, we’re pouring Hatozaki whiskies: crisp highballs, premium Old Fashioneds, and curated whisky flights. Explore the range, from easy-drinking to more elevated expressions with prices ranging from $6 – $30, plus tax (gratuity not included), all rooted in the quality ingredients and craftsmanship of Kaikyo Distillery.
Learn more about the Hatozaki Bar Takeover at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park
Tuesday, March 31:
Palm Beach Social Cocktail Class at Summer House on the Lake – SOLD OUT
On Tuesday, March 31, from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, shake, sip, and snack your way through a Palm Beach-inspired cocktail class at Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs® West Side! Refresh your cocktail repertoire with interactive instruction from the Summer House bartending team, as they guide you through making several seasonal cocktails with bright, balanced flavors and approachable techniques perfect for entertaining, paired with thoughtfully curated, chef-driven bites. Cocktail enthusiasts and casual sippers alike with enjoy this educational, social, and easygoing night out in the laidback, welcoming style that defines Summer House. Tickets are $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Purchase tickets to the Palm Beach Social Cocktail Class at Summer House on the Lake – SOLD OUT
Coming Up in April
Wednesday, April 22:
Domaine Emile Beyer Wine Dinner at Miru
On Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 PM, Miru invites you to an intimate Japanese dinner celebrating the wines of Alsace, featuring Christian Beyer, the 14th generation winemaker of Domaine Emile Beyer. Delight in five chef-curated Japanese courses paired with the incredible wines of Alsace, hand-picked by Christian Beyer himself. The cost is $185 per person, plus tax and service fee.
Purchase tickets to the Domaine Emile Beyer Wine Dinner at Miru
More Fun at Lettuce
Hot Drip Coffee at Cold Weather Pricing at The Cookie Bar by Summer House
The Cookie Bar by Summer House in Streeterville is offering hot drip coffee priced at the day’s temperature at 8:00 AM with any purchase*. If the temperature is 8°F, the coffee will cost just $0.08 with purchase of any cookie, krispy, soft-serve, sundae or other item. If the temperature drops below zero, the coffee is free with any purchase. *A purchase is required to receive the temperature-based discount. Hot drip coffee may be purchased on its own at any time at its regular price of $2.95, plus tax. Warm up with a cup and see what the weather brings!
View the menu at The Cookie Bar by Summer House
New Happy Hour at Ema – Glenview
Join Ema – Glenview for a brand-new Happy Hour every Monday – Friday from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM featuring new mezze available only during happy hour, sommelier select wine pours and classic cocktails all for $9 each, plus tax (gratuity not included)! The Happy Hour menu is available for dine-in only.
Make a Happy Hour reservation at Ema – Glenview
New Happy Hour at Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
Shuck, yeah! Happy Hour is back at Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago. Head to the Oyster Bar for half-priced Oysters on the Half Shell, along with select bites and drink specials, available from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only.
Learn more about happy hour at Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
Coastal Soups at Summer House – Lincoln Park
Warm up with Coastal Soups from Summer House – Lincoln Park, bringing cozy vibes and sunshine by the spoonful all winter long! Chef Ben Goodnick serves up heartwarming savory soups, from classics like Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle, Summer House staples like Gus’ Tortilla Verde and seasonal selections like Roasted Butternut Squash. Coastal Soups are available to order by the cup or quart seven days a week for carryout and delivery only alongside the Summer House main menu. Complement your soup with sandwiches, salads, and sides like the Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap, Buttery Toasted Cheese, Fall Harvest Salad, and more. Plus, add a sweet treat of the Chocolate Cake Trifle or the Cookie in a Cup.
Order Coastal Soups for carryout and delivery
