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/
Lettuce's Summer Internship Program is officially underway! At last week's Intern Kick-Off, we welcomed an incredible group of interns ready to jump into real-world restaurant operations, learn from experienced leaders, and gain hands-on hospitality experience. With Front of House, Back of House and Corporate internships, these Lettuce interns will spend the summer developing new skills, building professional relationships, and discovering what it takes to create exceptional guest experiences. We can’t wait to see what this talented crew accomplishes this summer and beyond. Welcome to the team, Lettuce Intern Class of 2026! #LettuceLife
We can't wait to see the culinary creativity our Las Vegas Teams will reveal for Restaurant Week June 1st - 12th! We're especially excited that participating restaurants will donate a portion of the proceeds to Three Square Food Bank. Take a look at this Lettuce blog post for even more detail ... use the URL below. https://www.lettuce.com/blog/las-vegas-restaurant-week/
