Things To Do This Month: September

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Lettuce has all the fun things to do this month as we head into September’s cozy vibes. Check out the agenda below, including Kitchen Possible and 86 Hunger fundraisers, along with Restaurant Week dining deals in Miami, Orlando and Austin, and Oktoberfest specials!

New at Lettuce in September:

Host Your Next Private Event at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park

Elevate your next gathering at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park’s new private events space! Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, celebration, or intimate dinner, our customizable menus offer something for everyone. Enjoy passed appetizers like Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Otoro Nigiri, or indulge in a full family-style dinner with Maki Rolls, Nigiri, and Charcoal-Grilled specialties. Add a touch of sophistication with our exclusive Japanese whisky experience or curated sake pairings. With options for every occasion, Sushi-san – Lincoln Park is the perfect backdrop for your event.
Book your private event at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park | Order catering from Sushi-san – Lincoln Park

Throughout September:  

25th Anniversary Prix Fixe Menu at Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas

Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 30
This September, Mon Ami Gabi celebrates 25 years on the Las Vegas Strip. To honor the occasion, Executive Chef Vincent Pouessel presents a 25th Anniversary Prix Fixe, available during dinner service starting at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 1. The four-course set menu honoring Mon Ami Gabi’s 25-year legacy of serving fine French cuisine will include  Truffle Baked Brie, Loup de Mer with Crispy Pork Belly, Duo of Braised Beef Flat Iron and Tenderloin, and Hood River Cherries Jubilee for dessert. The Prix Fixe menu is available for $98 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Sommelier-selected wine pairings with each course are available for an additional $35. View the 25th Anniversary Prix Fixe Menu.
Make a reservation at Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas

September Featured Winery at The Cellar Door at The Oakville Grill & Cellar: Epoch Estate Wines

Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM & Saturday – Sunday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Oakville’s Cellar Door tasting room welcomes Epoch Estate Wines nestled in California’s oak-covered hills of York Mountain as its featured partner for September. Enjoy select pours from the vineyard’s current wine selection and elevate your experience with a chef-curated cheese & salumi tasting board. Learn more about this wine tasting experience in Chicago’s Fulton Market and reserve your spot today! Reservations are $65 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
Make a reservation for The Cellar Door at The Oakville Grill & Cellar 

Di Pescara’s September Supper Club Specials

Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 30 : 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Get a deal you can’t beat with Di Pescara’s Supper Club menu available daily for dine-in and carryout at $29.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Current specials include Linguine with Mussels and Tomato-White Wine Sauce and Heirloom Tomato Risotto with Sautéed Shrimp.
Make a reservation for Di Pescara

Now Through Thursday, September 12:

Heirloom Tomato Time at Saranello’s

Friday, August 16 – Thursday, September 12
‘Tis the season for tomatoes! Come to Saranello’s to savor fresh Heirloom Tomato Specials from mid-August to September! Heirloom tomatoes are one of Executive Chef Michael Brownell’s favorite summer ingredients and a seasonal must. From August 16 – August 29, enjoy specials such as Whipped Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta and Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon with Tomato-Glazed Zucchini & Blistered Cherry Tomatoes; from August 30 – September 12, tuck into Fried Green Tomato & Prosciutto with Lemon Aioli and Pan-Seared Airline Chicken over Braised Fennel & Tomato Risotto.
Make a reservation at Saranello’s   

Now Through Monday, September 30:

Tokio Pub Tropical Takeover

Thursday, September 5 – Monday, September 30
Tokio Pub is bringing the heat to September with a Tropical Takeover! Transport your taste buds with a special menu featuring dishes like Coconut Shrimp, Aloha Rolls, and Crispy Fish Tacos topped with mango and Fresno pepper salsa. Quench your thirst with cocktails like Piña Colada, Mango Sunrise, Pineapple Smash, and more.
Make a reservation at Tokio Pub for the Tropical Takeover | Order carryout and delivery from Tokio Pub

Now Through Friday, September 13:

Wildfire – Glenview’s 20th Anniversary

Monday, September 9 – Friday, September 13: Hours vary
Join Wildfire – Glenview in celebrating 20 terrific years of sharing great food and fun with the community. To commemorate this special milestone, they are bringing back favorites from the original menu to enjoy, including Spinach Salad, Mustard Crusted Chicken Sandwich, Classic Skillet Roasted Mussels, Swordfish “London Broil”, Homemade Carrot Cake and more.
Make a reservation at Wildfire – Glenview

Saturday, September 14:

The Omakase Room x IWA Sake Pairing Dinner

Saturday, September 14: 8:30 PM
Experience a one-of-a-kind, 18-course sake pairing dinner hosted by The Omakase Room and IWA Sake Founder & Maker Richard Geoffroy. Born in the heart of the Champagne region, Geoffroy became the fifth Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon, charting the course of the iconic wine for 28 years. In his search for renewed harmony at IWA, Geoffroy pursues the dream of a grand Japanese sake. Enjoy Chef Kaze Chan’s exquisite dishes paired with six courses of IWA sake, with Geoffroy guide guests through the story in each glass. Cost is $400 per person, plus tax and 20 percent service fee (gratuity not included).
Book tickets to The Omakase Room X IWA Sake Pairing Dinner

Monday, September 16 – Thursday, September 19:

Great Lakes Brewing Co. Oktoberfest Beer Dinner at Wildfire (Suburban Chicago Locations)

Monday, September 16 , Tuesday, September 17, Wednesday, September 18, Thursday, September 19: 6:30 PM
Join us for a seasonal beer dinner featuring Chicago’s own Great Lakes Brewing Co. The evening will feature a custom four-course, German-inspired menu each paired with Great Lakes brews for Oktoberfest. Enjoy dishes such as Keilbasa Sauerkraut and Pretzel Bites paired with Midwest IPA, Chicken Schnitzel paired with Eliot Ness Amber Lager, Sauerbraten paired with Oktoberfest, and Black Forest Cake with Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. A brewery representative will join us as guest speaker to discuss the evening’s pairings. Tickets are $75 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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Purchase tickets to Great Lakes Brewing Co. Oktoberfest Dinner at Wildfire – Glenview
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Monday, September 16 – Sunday, September 22:

Negroni Week at il Porcellino

Monday, September 16 – Sunday, September 22: Hours vary
Join il Porcellino as they pay homage to Chicago with a special negroni for Imbibe’s annual Negroni Week. The Fernet Negroni features local CH Fernet Dogma, Beefeater Gin and Campari. A dollar of every negroni sold will be donated to Slow Food, Negroni Week’s philanthropy partner, with a mission to foster a more equitable and sustainable world of food and beverage.
Make a reservation for Negroni Week at il Porcellino

Tuesday, September 17:

Lemelson Vineyards Wine Dinner at Summer House – Lincoln Park

Tuesday, September 17: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Join Summer House and Lemelson Vineyards from Oregon’s Willamette Valley for a four-course wine dinner. The evening features Lemelson’s select pours like their crisp Pinot Gris and earthy White Pinot Noir alongside paired dishes like Crispy Crab Cake and Aleppo & Citrus Spiced Chicken Thighs. Tickets to the Lemelson Vineyards Wine Dinner are available for $99.95 plus tax, (gratuity not included).
Purchase tickets to the Lemelson Vineyards Wine Dinner at Summer House – Lincoln Park 

Wednesday, September 18:

Thursday, September 19:

25th Anniversary Dinner at Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas

Thursday, September 19: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mon Ami Gabi will host a 25th Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, September 19, from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, featuring a five-course menu with expertly paired wines, priced at $150 per person (plus tax, gratuity not included). Dishes include Truffle and Foie Gras Pate en Croute, Vol au Vent of Burgundy Escargots, Lobster Stuffed Dover Sole Duglere, Snake River Farm Beef Rib Cap, and Strawberries Briand Lemon Tuile.
Purchase tickets to Mon Ami Gabi’s 25th Anniversary Dinner

Trivia Night at Beatrix Market – DePaul Loop

Thursday, September 19: 5:30 PM
Grab your friends and coworkers, because Trivia Night is ON at Beatrix Market – DePaul Loop! Play Chicago’s BEST Pub Trivia Game while you enjoy pizza, sip on your favorite beverages and have the chance to win prizes. Trivia Night is free to attend but does require a reservation.
Make a reservation for Trivia Night at Beatrix Market – DePaul Loop

Friday, September 20:

Tropical Luau at Tokio Pub

Friday, September 20: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Experience an evening filled with tropical vibes, featuring a four-course dinner perfectly paired with drinks and hula dancers, all for $65 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). The festivities kick off at 5:30 PM, with dinner served at 6:00 PM. Hawaiian shirts are encouraged!
Purchase tickets to the Tropical Luau at Tokio Pub

Tuesday, September 24:

Ramen-san Collab Dinner Series: Mi Tocaya Antojería & Patrón

Tuesday, September 24: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
RAMEN-SAN – Lincoln Park’s collaborative chef dinner series returns this September, when the restaurant welcomes James Beard Award-nominated Chef and Owner of Mi Tocaya Antojería, Diana Dávila, and Patrón Tequila for an evening of fun, friends, and mouth-watering Mexican fusion. Since 2017, Mi Tocaya Antojería has become a staple of the Logan Square neighborhood with a menu full of Mexican favorites, regional specialties and innovative new dishes. Paired alongside a curated list of specialty Patrón cocktails, this menu is one you don’t want to miss! Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Add a Patrón beverage pairing for $45 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Purchase tickets to Ramen-san x Mi Tocaya & Patrón

Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29:

Celebrate National Coffee Day with Beatrix

Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29: hours vary
It’s National Coffee Day on September 29, and to celebrate Beatrix is offering $3 Cold Brews and $4 Hand-Crafted Lattes to-go at the coffee bar (plus tax). This offer is valid on 12 oz. Lattes and 20 oz. Cold Brew, while supplies last and only one per person.
Visit the Beatrix location nearest you

Sunday, September 29: all-day
Stock up your coffee cabinet with a a 12 oz. bag of Beatrix Coffee Roasters and get one FREE. This offer is valid at all Beatrix locations and on beatrixcoffeeroasters.com, by entering promo code COFFEEDAY2024 to redeem at checkout. Limit one BOGO offer per transaction, per person. Must have both coffee bags in cart to apply.
Visit the Beatrix location nearest you
Order online from Beatrix Coffee Roasters

Friday, September 27:

Rodney Strong Wine Dinner at Wildfire – Tysons

Friday, September 27: 6:30 PM
Join Wildfire – Tysons for a summer wine dinner with Rodney Strong Vineyards, a Sonoma winery featuring unique California Red Blends, Rosé, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Port. Each varietal will be paired with five custom courses, such as Baked Brie & Lobster Rolls paired with Rodney Strong “Chalk Hill” Chardonnay, Sonoma County ’21, Pan Seared Scallops Piccata paired with Rodney Strong Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast/County ‘23, and more. Colleen Brennan, Rodney Strong Vice President National Accounts, will join us to discuss the pairings. Tickets are $125 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Purchase tickets to the Rodney Strong Wine Dinner at Wildfire – Tysons

Dine Out for A Good Cause:

Kitchen Possible Fundraisers

Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 30
These restaurants will be partnering with Kitchen Possible to support their mission of providing cooking lessons to kids aged 8-12 in under-resourced Chicago communities.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Proceeds from every order of the Grilled Ibérico Pork “Presa” will go towards Kitchen Possible’s Empowering Menu fundraiser.
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! 
Proceeds from every order of the Grilled Ibérico Pork “Presa” will go towards funding Kitchen Possible’s upcoming winter classes through the Empowering Menus Fundraiser.
Make a reservation at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
Proceeds from every order of the Market Berry Sorbet, Caramelized Black Fig Pain Perdu, and Espresso Pot de Creme will go towards Kitchen Possible’s Empowering Menu fundraiser.
Make a reservation at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park

Ramen-san – All Locations
$1 from every order of Spicy Szechuan Wings will be donated to support Kitchen Possible.
Make a reservation at the Ramen-san location nearest you

Sushi-san – River North & Lincoln Park
Sushi-san is donating $1 from every Nigiri Set sold to support Kitchen Possible.
Make a reservation at Sushi-san

86 Hunger

Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 30
These restaurants are raising funds as part of Hunger Action Month at The Greater Chicago Food Depository, which focuses on raising awareness for food insecurity and eradicating hunger in Chicago.

RPM Italian – Chicago
$1 from each Mama DePandi’s Bucatini Pomodoro sold will go towards taking hunger off the table for our community.
Make a reservation at RPM Italian – Chicago

RPM Steak
$1 from each Martha M’s Special Occasion Carrot Cake sold will go towards taking hunger off the table for our community.
Make a reservation at RPM Steak

Pizzeria Portofino
$1 from each Charred Pepperoni Pizza sold will go towards taking hunger off the table for our community.
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino

RPM Seafood
$1 from each RPM Crab Cake sold will go towards taking hunger off the table for our community.
Make a reservation at RPM Seafood

Coming Up in October: