Girl Dinner, 6-Layer Cookie Cake, Taste of Lettuce + More Things to Do and Eat at Lettuce Entertain You Concepts in September

NEW ON THE MENU: Girl Dinner at Beatrix

• When: Sunday - Thursday, dine-in only during dinner service at River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook; hours vary by location | Monday - Thursday at Loop location, dine-in only during dinner service: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Beatrix - River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook, Loop
• Price: $35.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: Get the group chat or co-worker crew together IRL for the new Girl Dinner at Beatrix! Opt for your choice of Beatrix Espresso Martini, Pineapple Habanero Margarita or Prosecco, plus a 'girl dinner' served family-style for the table, including Kennebec Fries with crispy lemon & chili and lemon aioli, Enlightened Caesar Salad with red little gem, baby arugula, caper and greek yogurt dressing and Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka with grana padano and fresh basil.

National Honey Month Specials at Beatrix Market - Streeterville, Loop, DePaul Loop

• When: Mondays - Fridays throughout September
• Where: Beatrix Market - Streeterville, Loop, DePaul Loop
• Price: Varies
• Details: Buzz over to your nearest Beatrix Market location for exclusive National Honey Month specials, including Honey & Balsamic Beets, Overnight Oats with Honey Dates, Overnight Oats with Honey Cherries, and Kale Salad with Peaches & Hot Honey Vinaigrette, available Monday - Friday throughout September while supplies last at all Beatrix Market locations.

Lobster Festival at Shaw's Crab House - Chicago

• When: Now - Monday, September 7
• Location: Shaw's Crab House - Chicago 
• Price: Varies; Lobster Boil is $95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: Crack into your favorite crustacean at Shaw's Crab House's annual summer Lobster Festival! Specials include Lobster Maki Roll, Lobster Fritters, Lobster BLT, Lobster Risotto, and new for this year, a three-course Lobster Boil featuring your choice of Lobster Bisque or Caesar Salad, followed by a 1.5-lb. Maine Lobster Boil served with sweet corn, red potatoes and coleslaw, and Key Lime Pie or Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Last Summer Friday at Beatrix - Streeterville, River North & Fulton Market

• Where: Beatrix - Fulton Market, River North, Streeterville
• Price: Varies
• Details: Get the weekend started early with brunch items such as Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Migas Egg Scramble, Prime Cheeseburger and more, as you toast with a Mimosa, Beatrix Espresso Martini or Spicy Bloody Mary.

Final $1 FroYo Friday at Rotisserie Ema

• When: Friday, September 4: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
• Where: Rotisserie Ema - River North
• Price: $1 each, plus tax for FroYo To-Go with olive oil and sea salt*; $2, plus tax, for FroYo To-Go with Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce or Pistachio Sauce*
• Details: *To-go only, one per person, while supplies last. Plus, stop by the Rotisserie Ema Labor Day FroYo Pop-Up on Monday, September 7, to build your own Frozen Greek Yogurt with all the toppings for $4.95, plus tax.

Craggy Range Wine Dinner at Wildfire - Chicago

• When: Tuesday, September 8: 6:30 PM
• Where: Wildfire - Chicago
• Price: $135 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• What's Included: Five-course dinner paired with New Zealand’s Craggy Range Winery pours, including Hiramasa Crudo paired with Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc, Fire-Grilled New Zealand Lamb Picanha paired with Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir, and three additional courses, with pairing insights from Lindsay Ferriter, Craggy Range Regional National Accounts Manager.

Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar Returns to Bub City - Chicago

• When: Sundays: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, starting Sunday, September 13
• Where: Bub City - Chicago
• Price: $14 per person, plus tax; available for dine-in only
• Details: Bub City's build-your-own Bloody Mary bar is back at Bub City - Chicago! Kick off your Sundays by stacking on all your favorite smoked, pickled, spicy, and cheesy toppings to your breakfast cocktail at the return of Bub City's build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, then settle in for a full day of football on the extra large LED wall.

A Whole Bluefin Butchering & Chef's Dinner at Miru

• When: Wednesday, September 16: 6:00 PM
• Where: Miru at The St. Regis Chicago
• Price: $150 per person, plus tax and service fee (beverages not included)
• What's Included: As Miru prepares to welcome back its seasonal Bluefin Tuna Experience on Wednesday, September 23, the Japanese restaurant offers a sneak preview with a culinary demonstration and dinner, featuring a live breakdown of a whole bluefin tuna, giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at the craft and precision behind this prized ingredient. Tickets guarantee reserved communal seating for the bluefin tuna demonstration and a multi-course menu showcasing the nuances of bluefin, from lean to fatty cuts, paired with Japanese ingredients to complement each bite. Selections from Miru's full bar, wine, and sake offerings will be available for an additional cost. 

Farmer's Gin Dinner at Shaw's Crab House - Chicago

• When: Wednesday, September 16: 6:00 PM
• Where: Shaw's Crab House - River North
• Price: $150 per person, plus tax and event fee (gratuity not included)
• Details: Enjoy this three-course dinner in partnership with Martini Expo, paired with martinis crafted with Farmer's Organic Gin. Event will begin with a reception featuring passed drinks and appetizers, followed by a seated dinner in the Rowe Room at Shaw's beginning promptly at 6:30 PM.

Eat Spain, Drink Spain at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! and Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

• When: Thursday, September 17 - Wednesday, September 30
• Where: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
• Price: $16 per wine-and-tapa pairing, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: Celebrate all things Spain this September as Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! teams up with Eat Spain, Drink Spain to highlight a true Spanish classic! A wine-and-tapa pairing of a house-made Croqueta made with authentic Spanish COVAP chorizo served on a mini plate placed atop a glass of Sierra Cantabria Crianza—true to Spanish tradition, in which tapas originated as covers (tapar) for drinks. 

Pink on the River & Studio Three Mat Pilates at Pizzeria Portofino

• When: Friday, September 18: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Where: Pizzeria Portofino
• Price: $20 - $65 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: Flex for a cure at Pizzeria Portofino's Pink on the River event—a morning of movement, community, and purpose hosted in partnership with Studio Three Pilates, with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Pink Agenda, an organization dedicated to breast cancer research and awareness. Two 45-minute Mat Pilates class sessions are available for $65 per person—7:00 AM or 8:15 AM— taught by Joshua Waddell along the Chicago River, followed by DJ, coffee, and pastries; access to an 8:00 AM social featuring DJ, coffee and pastries (no mat pilates class) is available for $20 per person.

Matcha Class with MOKOMA Tea at Sushi-san - Lincoln Park

• When: Sunday, September 20: 11:00 AM 
• Where: Sushi-san - Lincoln Park
• Price: $135 per person, plus tax and service fee
• Details: Come to the Dojo at Sushi-San - Lincoln Park for a matcha class with Matcha Master Jason Rice of MOKOMA Tea and SUGOi Sweets! Includes instruction in the fundamentals of Japanese tea culture and the essentials of matcha, including how to whisk a bowl of tea, finishing with an iced matcha latte featuring SUGOi's signature flavors. A selection of chilled Sushi-san favorites, sweet treats from SUGOi Sweets, and cold brew with dairy and non-dairy milk options will be provided. Each guest will receive a DTK matcha bowl and chasen to take home, and MOKOMA Tea will be available for retail purchase.

End of Summer Crab Dinner at Summer House - Lincoln Park

• When: Tuesday, September 15: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• Where: Summer House - Lincoln Park
• Price: $84.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: Summer House Lincoln Park’s Crab Dinner is back for another year to give a proper send-off to summer, Mid-Atlantic-style. Tickets include a welcome cocktail, ice-cold beer, and Summer House signature rosé paired with Maryland oysters to start, followed by a traditional seafood boil of Chesapeake blue crabs, shrimp, corn, and potatoes.

Taste of Lettuce Chicago at Wildfire - Chicago

• When: Tuesday, September 22: 6:30 PM
• Where: Wildfire - Chicago
• Price: $135 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: For one night only, enjoy a multi-course dinner spotlighting the diverse flavors of four of Lettuce Entertain You's Chicago restaurants, all under one roof! Chefs from Wildfire, Aba, il Porcellino, and Summer House come together to curate a four-course dinner highlighting the best of Lettuce, with each course paired with a wine or cocktail selected by Wildfire Wine & Spirits Director Brad Wermager.

September Cellar Tasting Series: Spain at Aba - Chicago

• When: Tuesday, September 22: 5:30 PM & 8:15 PM
• Where: Aba - Chicago
• Price: $124.95 per person, plus tax (20% gratuity required)
• Details: Join Aba in Chicago's Fulton Market for the next Cellar Tasting Series featuring wines from Spain. Ticket includes a guided tasting experience with Senior Sommelier John C. Slatter highlighting varietals such as Albariño, Garnacha and Tempranillo, paired with Spanish-inspired dishes such as Grilled Octopus Galician-style with pimentón and crispy caper leaves, Baked Tomato Halloumi, Duck Paella with salt-cured duck breast and mushrooms, and Grilled Rack of Lamb with chistorra and saffron aioli. This event is communal-style, with bar and high top seating.

Mahjong Monday at Miru

• When: Monday, September 28: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Location: Miru at The St. Regis Chicago
• Price: $90 per person, plus tax
• Details: Join Miru and The Mahjong Society for beginner-friendly introduction to American mahjong, set against sweeping views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Designed for true beginners, this 2.5-hour Mahjong 101 lesson provides an overview of the tiles, rules, and flow of the game. Following guided instruction, you’ll put your newfound skills into practice with play designed to build confidence and get you ready for your next game. Ticket also includes one glass of rosé, a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home, and all sets and materials needed to play. Miru’s full menu of Japanese-inspired dishes and cocktails will also be available for purchase throughout the evening.

National Coffee Day Specials at Beatrix - River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop

• When: Tuesday, September 29: Hours vary by location
• Location: Beatrix - River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop
• Price: *$3 each, plus tax; valid for to-go 20-oz. Vanilla Draft Oat Latte from the coffee and pastry counter, while supplies last
• Details: Celebrate National Coffee Day with a stop at your closest Beatrix coffee and pastry counter with the NEW Vanilla Draft Oat Latte for just $3 each*, all day long, at all locations! Be one of the first five guests to mention 'Cheers To National Coffee Day!' to your Beatrix barista and get a FREE, reusable 'B' icon Iced Coffee Glass on Tuesday, September 29. Plus, enjoy buy one, get one free Beatrix Coffee Roasters 12 oz. coffee bags when you shop online using code BCRCOFFEEDAY at checkout. Restrictions apply, see beatrixrestaurants.com for details.