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Windy City Smokeout is finally here -- and this year, OpenTable is presenting Beyond The Pit, featuring world class chefs leading dinners & events -- like Friday's booksigning event at Bub City in River North with acclaimed pitmaster Evan LeRoy! Other events & dinners are led by Stephanie Izard (Girl & The Goat), Thai Dang (Crying Tiger), and Kareem El Ghayesh, the pitmaster behind KG BBQ ... check out more Beyond The Pit on the Lettuce blog! Use this URL: https://www.lettuce.com/blog/go-beyond-the-pit-at-windy-city-smokeout/
Calling all talented Front of House Restaurant Managers! Aba restaurant in Nashville is interviewing now for Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager, and AGM roles. If you're looking for great benefits, career growth opportunities -- and you believe in providing the best in guest service -- please check us out! We can't wait to hear from you. Use this URL to learn more: https://careers-leye.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=aba&searchRelation=keyword_all&searchCompany=669 EOE. E-Verify.
Meet Benjamin Johnson, our awesome Intern Spotlight! Benjamin started with Lettuce as an intern in the Class of 2024, and now he’s the Service Manager at Big Bowl in Minnetonka, MN! His advice for this year’s class? “Learn as much as you can from the experience!” Whether it’s project management, problem-solving, or building technical skills, Benjamin credits his Lettuce internship for helping him grow. Thank you, Benjamin, for being a valuable part of the team! #LettuceLife
We're excited to kick off the 2026 Summer Work Travel J-1 season! A big thank you to both Greenheart Exchange and CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange for connecting our teams with all of our outstanding J-1 participants! We can’t wait to share another unforgettable summer in Chicago together. Here’s to making every guest’s day brighter! #LettuceLife
What do the Prickly Mule Pear, Añejo Hurricane, specific Sangrias, the Rainbow Sugar Rush cookie and the Pride Power Hour menu have in common? They're all special menu items meant to celebrate Pride Month! Portions of proceeds will be donated to various local and national groups including Brave Space Alliance, Center on Halsted, Pride Youth Program and The Trevor Project. Check out the Lettuce blog for more details ... Use this URL: https://www.lettuce.com/blog/where-to-celebrate-pride-month-this-june/ #LettuceLife
“Say yes to every opportunity!” That’s the advice Jordan Arbus, a Lettuce intern (Class of 2012) turned General Manager at Ema, shares with the Intern Class of 2026. Translation: raise your hand, lean in, and learn fast. Fourteen years later, he still relies on the same skills he learned on his very first intern host shift: teamwork and collaboration. Thanks for the advice, and for all you do, Jordan! #LettuceLife
Create your own Gruntburger on this grill this weekend! This iconic burger is on the menu at the original Lettuce Entertain You creation, R.J. Grunts! We're revisiting Chef Janet Kirker in action, Cooking Up A Storm with the ABC7 Chicago team, demonstrating how to craft this classic burger. Recipe included, so you'll want to check it out ... use the URL below! https://abc7chicago.com/post/lincoln-park-chicago-restaurant-rj-grunts-shows-how-make-gruntburger-cooking-storm/19234954/
Yes, bagels are trending in Chicago ... and for Lettuce Partner Joe Decker, it's personal! From his grandmother's starter dough to fresh Midwestern milled flour, find out all the steps that go into the delicious steps that result in Decker's Sourdough Bagels here in the Windy City! For more behind the scenes, read more on the Lettuce blog! Use this URL: https://www.lettuce.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-deckers-sourdough-bagels/ #LettuceLife
Spotlight on Anne, a class of 2022 Lettuce Intern and current Sales & Catering Manager at Beatrix in River North! We’re always thrilled when an intern graduate brings their skills back to Lettuce, and Anne credits project management and problem-solving as some of the most valuable skills gained during her internship. Her advice to future interns? “Ask as many questions as possible—be curious!” We agree, Anne! #LettuceLife
Who says a great cocktail has to cost $20? Gus’ Sip & Dip is shaking things up with a menu of classic cocktails that deliver big flavor without the big price tag. By making beloved favorites accessible again, they’re bringing a refreshing dose of value back to the bar scene. Read more on Crain's Chicago Business Newsletter: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/ccb-top-value-cocktail-bars-20260514/
