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A TASTE OF LETTUCE

ENTERTAIN

CONTACT: Nicole Aylward/Jennifer Bell, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc (773) 878-7340

Since 1971, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc (LEYE) has maintained a sense of

humor and enjoyment while creating high quality, successful restaurants Due to the

innovation of LEYE’s Founder and Chairman, Richard Melman, and his creative team

of partners and employees, LEYE currently owns, licenses or manages more than 82

establishments in Illinois, Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, California, Maryland and Virginia

The founding of LEYE was the result of joining Melman’s food ideas with the confidence and

support of Jerry A Orzoff, Melman’s first partner A successful real estate agent and North

Michigan Avenue haberdasher, Orzoff (who died in 1981 at the age of 45), played a crucial

role in Melman’s life as a friend and mentor “Jerry was a guy I respected and related to,”

says Melman “He believed in my ideas Meeting him was the turning point in my life.”

After meeting Melman for the first time in 1970, Orzoff liked his off-beat ideas and believed

in his ability Working together as new friends and partners, Melman and Orzoff raised a

total of $17,000 to create an upbeat eatery geared toward young singles interested in

rock music, casual clothes and healthy food Melman hired bright, attractive waitresses

and bartenders and filled the location with hanging plants and modern artwork

The menu was designed to appeal to a variety of tastes and included

everything from vegetarian and macrobiotic foods to hamburgers, sandwiches,

milkshakes and the first fruit and vegetable-laden salad bar

Melman and Orzoff paired their first initials, added the sound a pig makes when eating and baptized

the establishment R.J Grunts on June 10, 1971 in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Despite a lackluster

response in the opening weeks, Orzoff provided the much needed confidence and enthusiasm to

keep Melman optimistic until his dream became reality After one month, Grunts became a success

For Melman and Orzoff, the success of R.J Grunts marked the beginning In 1973 new ideas and

concepts were created, including the debut of Fritz That’s It! in Evanston, Illinois, followed by the

Great Gritzbe’s Flying Food Show in 1974, Jonathan Livingston Seafood in 1975, and Lawrence of

Oregano in 1976 With each new restaurant Melman’s style evolved as he welcomed new challenges

Having mastered the off-beat casual restaurant style, Melman directed his attention and energy

toward the world of fine cuisine when he reopened the famous Pump Room in Chicago’s Gold

Coast in 1976 In an attempt to maintain the ambiance and reputation of this establishment,

which originally opened in 1938, Melman trained with a noted Chicago culinary expert,

reorganized the kitchen, redecorated the room, and hired a staff trained in the LEYE philosophy

(NOTE: the Public Chicago Hotel currently handles Management of the Pump Room.)

In 1979, Melman decided to expand to the Chicago suburbs and opened Bones

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The success of Ambria inspired additional trips to Europe to study food and style As a

result of such visits, LEYE opened Un Grand Café, a French bistro, and the sophisticated

Italian restaurant, Avanzare The success of these establishments earned LEYE

increased recognition across the country for its international expertise and flair

Never content to leave things as they are, Melman is constantly open to embracing innovative ideas and

challenges In 1982, Melman took his concepts and creativity beyond metropolitan Chicago when he

opened Don & Charlie’s American Rib and Chop House in Scottsdale, Arizona with partner Don Carson

As the 1980s progressed, so did the success of Richard Melman and LEYE With the desire to

embrace diverse styles of cuisine, LEYE developed a variety of concepts including seafood house,

Shaw’s Crab House/Blue Crab Lounge (1984-85), Spanish tapas restaurant Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

(1986), upscale dining at Everest (1986) and innovative Mexican creations at Hat Dance (1988) LEYE’s

fast growing Italian Division has also experienced great success with establishments such as Tucci

Benucch (1988), its city cousin Tucci Milan (1989) and the southern Italian trattoria, Scoozi! (1986)

LEYE continued to expand its Italian Division in the 1990’s with the opening of Maggiano’s Little Italy in

Chicago (1991) and Oak Brook (1992), re-creating the classic pre-World War II dinner house featuring

family size portions (Please note: the Maggiano’s concept was purchased by Brinker International in

1995, however, the Chicagoland, Edina, MN and Wauwatosa, WI locations continue to participate

in the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner and Gift Card programs.) A second Tucci Bennuch

(1992) located in the new Mall of America in Minnesota; and Tucchetti in Phoenix, Arizona (1990)

The same time, Melman exhibited his flair for creating new and innovative concepts

with the success of Papagus Greek Taverna (1991), which featured Grecian delights

and mezedes amidst the friendly surroundings of a rustic taverna and Big Bowl (1992),

a casual Asian restaurant and bar focusing on Fresh Chinese and Thai

In the spring of l993, Melman introduced to the public two new innovative dining concepts

with the opening of Foodlife and Mity Nice Bar & Grill, located in Chicago’s Water Tower

Place Foodlife, a revolutionary food forum, offers abundant choices among 14 distinctive

kitchens with foods ranging from fresh made sushi, barbeque, and made-to-order sandwiches

while Mity Nice Bar & Grill, carefully hidden in Foodlife, is a comfortable, neighborhood grill

which has the decor and feel of the 40’s, accompanied by a diverse yet simple menu

Just over a year later in June 1994, expansion outside of the Chicago market continued with the

opening of a new restaurant, Twin City Grill, in Minnesota’s Mall of America Twin City Grill is a quiet,

cozy restaurant embracing the nostalgia of the 30’s and 40’s and serving classic American dishes

At the end of 1995, LEYE opened two new distinctive restaurants Brasserie Jo, an authentic,

lively French brasserie offering traditional French cuisine and an extensive selection of European

cocktails opened in September The second restaurant, Wildfire, which features quality

steaks, chops and seafood in a warm and stylish environment opened in December

LEYE began 1996 with a “bang,” opening its first Chinese restaurant in January, Ben Pao, which

loosely translated means firecracker In December 1998, Wildfire opened in Oak Brook, Illinois Wildfire

also opened its doors in Lincolnshire, Illinois, in 1999 In addition, several exciting new concepts

opened in 1999 including a fine-dining restaurant, Tru, with Chef/Partners Rick Tramonto and Gale

and Gerard Centioli announced the formation of ICON, LLC (ICON) ICON was formed to establish

partnerships with restaurant icons for the expressed purpose of multi-unit expansion and development

LEYE also expanded into the exciting Las Vegas area with two concepts in the Paris Hotel; Eiffel

Tower, developed by Chef/Partner Jean Joho and the second Mon Ami Gabi with Gabino Sotelino

In 2000, LEYE continued to grow with many new openings ICON, opened Joe’s

Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab-a Miami restaurant icon, in Chicago Mon Ami

Gabi opened its third location in the Oakbrook Mall; Shaw’s expanded to the Streets

of Woodfield in Schaumburg with Shaw’s Crab House and Red Shell

In early 2001, LEYE expanded into Chicago’s Loop area with a brand new restaurant concept

called Petterino’s, located in the Goodman Theater building featuring prime steaks, fresh

seafood and classic specialties in a 1940’s atmosphere At the end of the year, Wildfire

opened its fourth location in Eden Prairie Center Mall in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Vong-Chicago was revamped into Vong’s Thai Kitchen (VTK)

with a lower-priced menu and a vibrant atmosphere In spring 2002, LEYE ventured to the

East Coast with Mon Ami Gabi’s fourth location in Bethesda, Maryland At the end of the year

a kiosk serving both savory and sweet crepes opened in Minnesota’s Mall of America called

Magic Pan Crepe Stand A second Magic Pan opened in Ridgedale, MN in December 2004

As the success of Wildfire continued, in June 2003 a new location was opened in Schaumburg,

Illinois Later that summer, LEYE developed a new fast casual concept called Wow Bao, located

in the entrance of Chicago’s Water Tower Place shopping center Wow Bao, specializes in Asian

influenced savory steamed buns, nourishing broths, crunchy salads and specialty sodas and teas

In 2004, two more restaurants were opened in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! and Joe’s

Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Also in October, Lund Food Holdings, Inc and Lettuce Entertain

You introduced a retail food concept called “Shanghai Circus – Stir Fry and Steam Show” at Byerly’s

in Minnesota Shanghai Circus offers Asian food with “cooked-to-order” freshness including a “steam

bar” featuring Hong Kong style buns called “bao.” Soon after, Osteria Via Stato, conceptualized

by Rich Melman, was created to embrace the lifestyle of Italian dining in Chicago’s River North

neighborhood At the end of the year in December, Wildfire opened its sixth location in Glenview

Early in 2005, Shanghai Circus expanded to Chanhassen, MN in January and Edina, MN

in April 2005 LEYE also bought back Big Bowl, a casual Asian restaurant and bar, serving

contemporary versions of Asian-inspired dishes in Chicago, Lincolnshire and Schaumburg,

Illinois, Minnetonka, Roseville and Edina, Minnesota and Reston, Virginia During the summer,

Magic Pan Crepe Stand opened in Northbrook Court Mall in Northbrook, Illinois Shortly after,

the holiday season brought a new concept to Northbrook Court Mall called Di Pescara

Almost a year later in November of 2006, Wildfire opened its seventh location in

restaurant in Oak Brook; and another Wow Bao location in the theater district Wildfire was

continuing to grow and its eighth location opened at Tysons Galleria in McLean, Virginia

Soon, Frankie’s Fifth Floor Pizzeria opened in the 900 Shops offering Sardinian and Tavern Pizzas

to order Frankie’s Scaloppine opened next to Frankie’s Fifth Floor Pizzeria, a neighborhood Italian

restaurant featuring chicken, veal and vegetable scaloppini Also that year, with Wow Bao being

so well received, the third location opened at State and Lake in the Chicago Theater District

In May of 2008, Melman and Chef Laurent Gras opened L2O - a modern, fine dining seafood

restaurant offering an exceptional array of the world’s best fish and shellfish served in several

tasting menus that highlight seafood’s elegance In the summer of 2008, Melman’s sons, R.J

and Jerrod, opened HUB 51, an American concept located in River North HUB 51 duals as

a restaurant/bar skewed to the young and hip with great food, drinks and music Located

below HUB 51, SUB 51 is among the most sought after clubs in Chicago Guests are treated

like VIPs and can jam out to music by the top DJs in the country, sip top-shelf cocktails and

mingle with the “who’s who” set In the early fall, Mon Ami Gabi opened its fifth location in

the Reston Town Center Next door, Community Canteen opened as a breakfast, lunch,

brunch, snacks, hors d’oeuvres, and take-away option for diners in the greater D.C area

May of 2009, LEYE headed to Santa Monica California and opened M Street Kitchen A

testament to American cooking done right, M Street Kitchen has always emphasized

fresh, organic and seasonal produce prepared with the utmost attention and care

In spring 2010, the kitchen table room at Tru was transformed into Michigan Avenue’s newest

burger joint called M Burger Guests could walk up to this affordable burger counter and enjoy

single and double burgers along with the signature “M Burger” topped with bbq sauce, bacon and

secret sauce In Las Vegas, things were heating up with the opening of El Segundo Sol serving

up their signature tacos and margaritas As the summer of 2010 came to a close, a second M

Burger opened at 5 W Ontario Street Like the first, it was carved out of an existing LEYE restaurant

kitchen, but this time the kitchen of Osteria Via Stato With an increased seating capacity and

extended service hours, the second M Burger doubles the River North evening bustle M Burger

also opened locations in the Water Tower Mall accommodating hungry shoppers at 835 N

Michigan Avenue and at the Atrium Mall in Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph St in the loop

In February of 2011, the Melman boys were at it again opening Paris Club and Studio Paris in

Chicago’s River North neighborhood solidifying the already known truth that they too had a knack for

opening and operating hot new restaurants The menu, created by Chef Jean Joho is approachable

French dining in a casual urban setting Upstairs is Studio Paris, one of Chicago’s hottest nightlife

destinations Featuring a retractable roof, the exclusive indoor/outdoor lounge invites guests to

listen to music spun by guest DJs from around the world and enjoy top shelf cocktails and bottle

service In April of 2011, Chef/Partner Jeff Mahin created Stella Rossa Pizza Bar in Santa Monica,

California The epitome of farm to table and locally sourced cuisine, Stella Rossa Pizza Bar focuses

on the perfection of pizza-making while highlighting the inherent deliciousness of simple ingredients

prepared well May of 2011, LEYE opened Tokio Pub next to Shaw’s Crab House in the Street’s

of Woodfield Tokio Pub specializes in tacos, sushi, and barbecue with exotic cocktails and a

pub-style beer list Inspired by great Asian Pubs around the world, Tokio Pub incorporates flavors

from Japan, Korea, Thailand and Latin America offering delicious food that is ideal for sharing

Fall of 2011 brought Foodease, a gourmet market, wine bar and retail wine & artisanal

local products shop, located in the Water Tower Mall at 835 N Michigan Ave Menu

choices include made-to-order sandwiches, hand-rolled sushi and meals from it’s

gourmet deli, as well as custom salads, homemade soups and hot entrées

In February 2012 Melman siblings, RJ, Jerrod and Molly, partnered with acclaimed chef Doug Psaltis

and celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic to bring a sophisticated and modern approach to

Italian cuisine, RPM Italian The restaurant prominently features more than a dozen freshly prepared

house-made pastas, antipasti, grilled meats, seafood and innovative desserts Signature cocktails

are designed by acclaimed bartender Paul McGee, director of cocktail development for LEYE

Also in February 2012, Do-Rite Donuts, an artisanal donut and coffee shop was opened in the

theatre district of Chicago by culinary wunderkinds, Chef Jeff Mahin and Chef Francis Brennan

The focus is using the best quality ingredients and producing donuts in small batches to ensure

that every single donut exceeds customer’s expectations of what a simple donut can be

“We’re a very disciplined organization We run restaurants well,” says Melman “People think

of us as creative–and I do believe we possess creativity–but more importantly, we play good

solid ball Our costs are good We surround ourselves with good people and we train them

well not a lot of fancy stuff, just the basics And, we work very hard.” Adds Melman of LEYE’s

success, “We’ve had the ability to give people what they want almost before they know

they want it You can call it trendsetting I prefer to call it the ability to listen to people.”

**Please note that some of the restaurants have changed ownership or have closed, visit

our restaurant page at www.leye.com for our current restaurants and locations

ANTICO POSTO antico-posto.com

118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL (630) 586-9200

Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of Oakbrook Center is a little slice of Italy Antico

Posto “the Old Spot” showcases their passion for Italian cooking, offering seasonal

handcrafted and simple authentic ingredients Two mahogany cruvinets house 24

wines by the glass A fine collection of wines by the bottle is also available

BIG BOWL bigbowl.com

11915 Democracy Dr., Reston, VA, (703) 787-8852

Big Bowl, Fresh Chinese and Thai is a casual restaurant and bar, serving contemporary

versions of Asian-inspired dishes Each dish is wok-tossed to order, prepared with

only the freshest ingredients Taste unique offerings like our homemade Fresh Ginger

Soda made with real ginger, any of our specialty sauces such as the fresh chili sauce

on your table, or our wide variety of Asian noodles, curry and stir fry rice dishes

BIG BOWL CHINESE EXPRESS bigbowlchineseexpress.com

Lunds & Byerly’s

2945 W 50th Street, Lunds, Edina, MN (952) 926-6833

1151 Wayzata Blvd., Lunds, Wayzata, MN (952) 476-2222

7171 France Ave S., Byerly’s, Edina, MN (952) 837-3601

800 W 78th Street, Byerly’s, Chanhassen, MN (952) 474-1298

13081 Ridgedale Drive, Byerly’s, Minnetonka, MN (952) 541-1414

3777 Park Center Blvd., Byerly’s, St Louis Park, MN (952) 929-2100

3455 Vicksburg Lane, Lunds, Plymouth, MN (763) 253-3125

5725 Duluth Street Golden Valley, Byerly’s, Golden Valley, MN (763) 544-8846

Dierbergs

11481 Olive Blvd., Dierbergs West Oak, Creve Coeur, MO (636) 812-1466

Big Bowl Chinese Express is a quick way to enjoy the same fresh and authentic Chinese

food that made Big Bowl restaurants so popular Big Bowl Chinese Express is open at

select Lunds and Byerly’s locations in the Twin Cities and Dierbergs in Missouri

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BUB CITY bubcitychicago.com

435 N Clark, Chicago, IL (312) 610-4200

The Melman siblings, RJ, Jerrod and Molly, in conjunction with partners chef Doug Psaltis

and mixologist Paul McGee, have created a destination for country music lovers to enjoy a

cocktail, grab a bite and have some fun At Bub City, diners can enjoy authentic barbecue

and southern-inspired dishes, and sip on a variety of hand-crafted cocktails The bar at Bub

City boasts a well-curated collection of whiskey from well-known and independent distilleries

throughout the country With Joe’s on Weed Street partners Ed Warm and Tom DeSanto

also in the mix, there is more to enjoy than just great food and drink Guests can expect to

see some of country music’s emerging talent featured on the venue’s 16-foot stage

CAFE BA-BA-REEBA! cafebabareeba.com

2024 N Halsted, Chicago, IL (773) 935-5000

Enjoy a delicious trip through Spain at Chicago’s first tapas bar, serving regional,

traditional Spanish tapas (the ‘little dishes’), entrees, paella (authentic Spanish rice

dishes) and desserts against a vivid backdrop of Mediterranean colors Outdoor

patio, award winning wine list and famous sangria complete the offerings

COMMUNITY CANTEEN communitycanteen.com

11950 Democracy Dr., Reston, VA (703) 707-9442

Community Canteen features breakfast, lunch, brunch, snacks, hors d’oeuvres, and take-away

dinners Guests can relax and eat inside, outdoors on the patio or take with them a wide array

of pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and full meals including seafood, meat, and poultry

DI PESCARA di-pescara.com

2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, IL (847) 498-4321

Named for an Italian fishing village on the Adriatic coast, Di Pescara serves Fresh Seafood,

Homemade Italian and Steaks in a contemporary atmosphere The extensive menu includes

specialties, such as Signature Orchard Salad with Green Goddess dressing; Hot & Crunchy Tilapia;

Sicilian Style Skirt Steak; Miso Glazed Black Cod; and Homemade Flat Pasta with Meat Ragu

DON & CHARLIE’S donandcharlies.com

7501 E Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ (480) 990-0900

The first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant outside of Chicagoland brings a bit

of the Midwest out west, serving Award-winning barbecued baby-back ribs,

chicken, prime rib and steaks, fresh fish and an assortment of other dishes

EIFFEL TOWER eiffeltowerrestaurant.com

EL SEGUNDO SOL elsegundosol.com

Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas, NV (702) 258-1211

El Segundo Sol is serving up their signature tacos and they’re as authentic as any you might

find across the border Ranging from all-natural chicken to lobster, slow-braised beef short rib

to vegetarian, there is a taco that will appeal to every taste bud Tortillas are made from scratch

daily, pressed and griddled fresh-to-order by professional ‘tortilleras.’ El Segundo Sol’s signature

margaritas include traditional favorites, as well as unique flavors such as Cucumber-Mint and

Prickly Pear Just outside El Segundo Sol’s front door is Sin City’s first-ever, Strip-side taco

“shack,” with high quality tacos and other simple Mexican fare served well into the night

EVEREST everestrestaurant.com

One Financial Place, 440 South LaSalle, 40th floor, Chicago, IL (312) 663-8920

Everest, one of the country’s premier dining rooms, is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago

Stock Exchange building The world-renowned cuisine of Chef/Proprietor J Joho has earned

top honors, including the Five-Diamond Award from AAA, the Mobil Dining Award and top

ratings from the Zagat Survey Locally, the restaurant has been awarded the highest ratings,

including four stars each from the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago magazine

The 75-seat Everest dining room features an intimate atmosphere with a spectacular western

view of Chicago Everest’s Chef/Owner Jean Joho, called “The most creative chef in the city”

by the Chicago Tribune, orchestrates the creation of his award-winning signature cuisine

FOODEASE foodeasechicago.com

Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL (312) 335-3663

Cooking, eating and entertaining made easy! At Foodease we use fresh ingredients from

quality vendors to prepare foods from scratch Offering restaurant-quality food to go,

we also showcase popular menu items from various Lettuce restaurants! Menu choices

include made-to-order sandwiches, hand-rolled sushi and meals from our gourmet deli, as

well as custom salads, homemade soups and hot entrées Our unique wine bar and retail

wine shop feature over 150 selections You will also find many handmade local products,

artisanal cheeses and a chocolate room filled with our favorite sweets and confections

FOODLIFE foodlifechicago.com

Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL (312) 335-3663

A revolutionary food forum, featuring choices from cuisines around the world such as American

Comfort food, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Barbeque, Soup Bar, salads made to order and a grill area

Fresh, healthy food to satisfy any craving is cooking somewhere at foodlife foodlife Market, an

inviting adjunct to foodlife, features healthful, prepared foods to go as well as a fresh salad bar

FRANKIE’S SCALOPPINE

& FIFTH FLOOR PIZZERIA frankiesscaloppine.com

900 N Michigan Chicago IL (312) 266-2500

Next door, a neighborhood Italian restaurant with style, Frankie’s Scaloppine offers

signature chicken, veal and vegetable scaloppini, fresh salads, homemade pastas

and classic Italian dishes Desserts include fresh Italian pastries, ice creams and a

variety of homemade Italian cookies, which arrive via Juddino’s Cookie Cart!

At Frankie’s Fifth Floor Pizzeria, it’s the real thing - Classic and Sardinian pizzas inspired by Italy

to flavor the shores of Lake Michigan Creations featured are house pizzas including: Margherita,

Potato and Rosemary and Rita Dee’s In addition, there are Sardinian pizzas such as Fennel and

Rosemary and Garlic Pizza Pair a pizza with their selection of Antipasti and Classic Salads

HUB 51 hub51chicago.com

51 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL

Created by Richard Melman’s sons, R.J and Jerrod, Hub 51 opened its doors as an a casual yet hip

place where guests can experience great dining, entertainment and a bustling social scene all in one

spacious urban setting The restaurant’s distinctive menu of inclusive American cuisine will feature a

wide variety of dishes with influences from coastal regions in California, Mexico, Australia and Asia The

food will be simple in approach and range from homemade tacos to signature sandwiches to sushi

JOE’S SEAFOOD,

PRIME STEAK & STONE CRAB joes.net

60 E Grand, Chicago, IL (312) 379-5637

3500 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV (702) 792-9222

Lettuce Entertain You and ICON team up with a four-generation legend, Joe’s Seafood, Prime

Steak & Stone Crab Since 1913, Joe’s Stone Crab, in Miami, has been serving its

award-winning menu to hundreds of thousands of seafood lovers during the Stone Crab season,

October through April Unlike the original, Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab will be

open year round and will still offer Chicago and Las Vegas a taste of its world-renowned Stone

Crab Claws and Key Lime Pie but will also have a variety of fresh seafood and prime steaks

L2O l2orestaurant.com

2300 Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL (773) 868-0002

Helmed by Chef Laurent Gras, this modern, high-end seafood restaurant offers an exceptional

array of the world’s best fish and shellfish served in several tasting menus that highlight

seafood’s elegance Mimicking the elemental formula for water, L2O is an abbreviation for

Laurent and water, evoking chef Gras’ cherished relationship with seafood and the water

L.WOOD’S lwoodsrestaurant.com

7110 N Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, IL (847) 677-3350

L Woods Tap & Pine Lodge is a north woods supper club in the honored

tradition of timeless Midwestern towns Presenting classic American comfort

foods featuring BBQ Ribs, Chicken, fresh fish and nightly specials L Woods is

a great gathering place where guests can relax with family and friends

M BURGER mburgerchicago.com

161 E Huron St., Chicago, (312) 254-8500

6 W Ontario St., Chicago, (312) 428-3548

Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph St., Chicago, (312) 578-1478

Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL (312) 867-1549

M Burger is Michigan Avenue’s newest burger joint If Midwestern beef burgers are what you

crave, try them atop an oven fresh bun and with crisp lettuce, onions, sharp American cheese

and savory bacon The signature “M Burger” is slathered with “secret sauce” making each bite

one to savor Golden slim fries and creamy chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry milkshakes are

perfect accompaniments to the melt-in-your-mouth burger Diners can also bite into “Nurse

Betty,” an all-vegetable sandwich, chicken sandwiches and chicken chopped salads

M STREET KITCHEN mstreetkitchen.com

2000 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA (310) 396-9145

The restaurant features modern American food with a new take on beloved classics,

including the Sonoma Salad and Brussels Sprout Salad, the Green Chili Burger and

Ahi Tuna Burger, the Vegetarian and Filet Tacos and the Pulled Chicken Nachos, to

name just a few As the restaurant approaches the summer months, expect to see

other new, seasonal fare to be added to the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus

MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY maggianos.com

516 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL (312) 644-7700

240 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL (630) 368-0300

175 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL (847) 933-9555

1901 E Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL (847) 240-5600

2685 Southdale Center, Edina, MN (952) 285-4339

2500 N Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI (414) 978-1000

1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville, IL (630) 536-2270

Visit www.maggianos.com for a complete listing of locations Hours vary by location

Maggiano’s is a classic re-creation of a New York City pre-war “Little Italy” dinner house

The delicious home cooked Italian cuisine is served family style – perfect for large

parties (Please note: the Maggiano’s concept was purchased by Brinker International

in 1995, however, the Chicagoland, Edina, MN and Wauwatosa, WI locations continue

to participate in the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner and Gift Card programs)

MAGIC PAN CREPE STAND leye.com

Mall of America, Bloomington, MN (952) 853-0200 (call Tucci Benucch)

Savory or sweet, crepes (the French word for pancakes) have been folded, rolled and

wrapped around various fillings for centuries Choose one of the many fillings or sauces at

The Magic Pan Crepe Stand and see why crepes are enjoyed throughout the world The

Magic Pan Crepe Stand features the classic Magic Pan standards, such as cherries royale,

chicken divan, and spinach soufflé, as well as our favorites from the street corners, such

as chocolate, nutella, and crepes suzette Each made to order crepe is carefully crafted

by hand, combining the convenience of quick service with old world artisanship

MITY NICE BAR & GRILL mitynicechicago.com

Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL (312) 335-4745

Located at the east-end of foodlife, this comfortable, 1940’s style bar and grill with a simple motto

“good food, served right.” Relax and enjoy this casual “neighborhood spot” in the restaurant or at

the classic full bar Enjoy our staff that is “Mity Nice” and will serve you our diverse yet simple menu

The menu features an extensive menu including grilled steaks and fish, fresh pastas, flatbreads and

salads Mity Nice also offers homemade desserts and signature martinis with hand stuffed olives

MON AMI GABI monamigabi.com

2300 Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL (773) 348-8886

Paris Resort and Casino-3655 Las Vegas Blvd South (702) 944-GABI

260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL (630) 472-1900

7239 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD (301) 654-1234

11950 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA (703) 707-0233

Mon Ami Gabi is a French Steak House renowned for Steak Frites and fresh seafood

The menu at Mon Ami Gabi signals a return to simple French food and features a

shellfish bar serving Fruits de Mer and Classic Steak Frites offered in a variety of styles

Also features French wines that are served by the ounce, the glass or the bottle

NACIONAL 27 nacional27.net

325 W Huron, Chicago, IL (312) 664-2727

This “Modern Latin Restaurant, Ceviche Bar and Salsa Club” was named “Chicago’s hottest

Nuevo Latino restaurant.” (Restaurant Hospitality) Featuring the “bold combination of flavors”

(Bon Appetit) of 27 countries from South and Central America and the Latin Caribbean

“With all the swank of a Ricky Ricardo nightclub” (John Mariani) guests dine on Chef Randy

Zweiban’s new Latin cooking from a menu named “Nations Restaurant News 2004 Best

Independent Operator Menu in America”, while sipping legendary mojitos, exotic cocktails and

OSTERIA VIA STATO osteriaviastato.com

620 North State, Chicago, IL (312) 642-8450

Osteria Via Stato, embraces the lifestyle of Italian Osteria Via Stato, which translates into

‘tavern on State’, will celebrate the simplicity and quality of authentic Italian food and

wine with humor and hospitality The meal at Osteria Via Stato will follow the traditional

Italian dining format, rather than offering an American-style succession of courses,

which gets progressively heavier and larger from appetizer through dessert

PARIS CLUB parisclubchicago.com

59 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL (312) 595-0800

Internationally-acclaimed French Chef Joho and RJ and Jerrod Melman have teamed

up to introduce the highly-anticipated Paris Club in Chicago’s popular River North

neighborhood The trio has set out with a goal of serving up approachable French

fare in a casual, urban setting that appeals to a new generation of diners

PETTERINO’S petterinos.com

150 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL (312) 422-0150

Nestled in the heart of the Theater District on North Dearborn Street in the new Goodman

Theater, Petterino’s offers Chicagoans a glimpse of the 1940’s by celebrating the glamour

and excitement of past decades Named after Arturo Petterino, the longtime maitre d’ of

Chicago’s famed Pump Room, Petterino’s pays homage to past, present and future Chicago

legends Petterino’s serves prime steaks, fresh fish and homemade comfort food specialties

PIZZERIA VIA STATO osteriaviastato.com/pizzeria

620 North State, Chicago, IL (312) 337-6634

Pizzeria Via Stato features Roman-style pizza with classic presentations, artisanal ingredients

and a crisp, thin crust Chef David DiGregorio’s menu includes a selection of salads and small

plates, with composed pizzas the highlight The pizza-driven menu includes “Tavern Pizzas”,

the classic style all Chicagoans are familiar with, broken down into Red and White selections,

and the ingredient-driven menu features artisanal meats (salumi, housemade sausage),

hand-pulled mozzarella, and seasonal, market-inspired vegetable toppings And what better to

accompany a delicious Italian pizza than an all-Italian wine program featuring 300 wines by

the quartino and bottle, draft and bottled beers, and specialty cocktails from Adam Seger

REEL CLUB reel-club.com

272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL (630) 368-9400

Lettuce Entertain You is excited to announce the opening of a new Seafood restaurant in the Oak

Brook Center this month Reel Club, located on the east side of the mall at 272 Oak Brook Center

Dr will feature a broad array of Fresh Fish, Alaskan King Crab, Maine Lobster, as well as Dry-Aged

Prime Steaks, Signature Salads and a new twist on Ice Cream Desserts Complementing the fare is

an extensive Beverage Menu, featuring many Wines by the Glass, compiled by Master Sommelier,

Alpana Singh and Signature Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic Specials by Mixologist, Adam Seger

R.J GRUNTS rjgruntschicago.com

2056 Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL (773) 929-5363

Lettuce Entertain You’s first restaurant, R.J Grunts, boasts a casual atmosphere

featuring music and decor reminiscent of the ‘60’s and early ‘70’s, with an overflowing

salad bar, award-winning chili, oversized burgers, a wide variety of chicken

sandwiches, home smoked BBQ Ribs and hand dipped shakes and malts

RPM ITALIAN rpmitalian.com

52 West Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 222-1888

Melman siblings, RJ, Jerrod and Molly, partner with acclaimed chef Doug Psaltis and

celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic to bring a sophisticated and modern approach to

Italian cuisine You can expect an innovative menu created by Psaltis with a nod to classic

dishes inspired by Giuliana’s own mother The restaurant prominently features more than a

dozen freshly prepared house-made pastas, antipasti, grilled meats, seafood and innovative

desserts Signature cocktails are designed by acclaimed bartender Paul McGee, director of

cocktail development for Lettuce Entertain You The wine program consists of an extensive

list boasting more than 100 American and Italian vintners RPM Italian is both sophisticated

and unpretentious, the expansive, open space is ideal for dinner or late nights

SARANELLO’S saranellos.com

The Westin Hotel 611 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL (847) 777-6878

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy’s culture, Executive Chef Mychael

Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients

to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and

pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table

SCOOZI! leye.com

410 W Huron, Chicago, IL (312) 943-5900

Located in Chicago’s art gallery district, Scoozi! features the cuisine of the Italian countryside

in a large, lively Italian Renaissance-style atmosphere Serving a large assortment of

antipasti, pasta, traditional Italian thin-crust pizzas and wood burning oven specialties

SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE shawscrabhouse.com

21 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL (312) 527-2722

1900 E Higgins Road, Schaumburg, IL (847) 571-2722

Two restaurants in one - Shaw’s Crab House is Chicago’s leading seafood empire

offering fresh seafood including crab legs, lobster, scallops, and a variety of seasonal

STELLA ROSSA PIZZA BAR stellarossapizzabar.com

2000 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA (310) 396-9145

Stella Rossa Pizza Bar offers a select menu of 12-13-inch Neapolitan style pizzas highlighting

a range of sustainable, locally-grown ingredients found at the Santa Monica farmer’s market

and sourced by nearby purveyors Varieties are to include Margherita, Charred Pepperoni,

Quattro Fromaggi, Shaved Mushroom and Spicy Calabrian, among others, which change

seasonally Cooked in a stacked oven at extremely high temperatures (650 degrees

Fahrenheit) to achieve Stella Rossa’s signature crisp crust, the restaurant’s culinary team

spent countless months (and more than 30 variations) perfecting its signature pizzas

STRIPBURGER stripburger.com

Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas, NV (702) 737-8747

Stripburger features burgers, shakes and cakes located right on the Las Vegas Strip at the

Fashion Show Mall Stripburgers’ menu consists of classic 100% all-beef signature hamburgers,

free range chicken breast sandwiches, spotlight sandwiches, Salads, Milk Shakes and Cakes

Don’t forget about the Jumbo Cocktails and impressive collection of wine and beer Stripburger

is a bright, modern, all outdoor burger joint with misters and fans in the dead heat of the Las

Vegas summer and heaters during the winter months so guests can still enjoy the hustle and

bustle of the strip! For people on the run, Stripburger also offers the entire menu for carryout

TRU trurestaurant.com

676 N St Clair, Chicago, IL (312) 202-0001

TRU brings together Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc and Gale Gand and

Rick Tramonto, chefs and owners of the award-winning, popular Brasserie T

restaurant (now closed) The menu consists of progressive French cuisine focusing

on the freshest, most flavorful ingredients possible served on a spectacular array

of non-traditional surfaces produced by local and international artisans

TOKIO PUB tokiopub.com

1900 E Higgins Road, Schaumburg, IL (847) 278-5181

Tokio Pub specializes in Asian small plates, fusion cocktails and a pub-style beer list

Inspired by authentic Japanese Izakayas, this pub incorporates flavors from Japan, Korea,

Thailand and Latin America offering delicious, quickly served food ideal for sharing Menu

favorites include skewers grilled on the robata grill, Asian inspired tacos with house-made

corn tortillas, and garlic-ginger chicken wings With its lively music and edgy atmosphere,

Tokio Pub offers the North West Suburbs a new option for lunch, dinner and cocktails

TUCCI BENUCCH tucci-benucch.com

Mall of America, Bloomington, MN 55425 (612) 853-0200

Tucci Benucch has a country Italian setting amidst the urban excitement

of the magnificent mile and Mall of America Tucci Benucch specializes

in fresh salads, thin crust pizzas, and delicious pasta dishes

TWIN CITY GRILL leye.com

Mall of America, Bloomington, MN (612) 854-0200

Twin City Grill serves classic American cuisine in a comfortable setting reminiscent

of the 30’s and 40’s The menu features famous flatbreads, fresh salads, barbecue

ribs, beer battered walleye, prime steaks and signature mashed potatoes

WILDFIRE wildfirerestauarant.com

159 W Erie, Chicago, IL (312) 787-9000

232 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL (630) 586-9000

235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, IL (847) 279-7900

3020 Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie, MN (952) 914-9100

1250 E Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, IL (847) 995-0100

1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL (847) 657-6363

1714U International Drive, McLean, VA (703) 442-9100

Wildfire, a steak and chop-house, is a step back in time to the 1940’s when going out for dinner

meant something really special From the décor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth

that makes for a perfect evening with friends or just for two Wildfire’s open flame cooking and spit

roasting over wood creates hearty savory dishes with a unique fullness of flavor Wildfire’s signature

dishes include Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Barbecue Baby

Back Ribs, Char Crusted Ribeye Steak, Wood-Roasted Mussels, Cedar Planked Pacific Salmon

and Ahi Tuna “T-Bone” In addition we offer a variety of fresh, seasonal salads and sandwiches

WOW BAO wowbao.com

Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL (312) 335-4745

175 W Jackson, Chicago, IL (312) 334-6395

1 W Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL (312) 658-0305

225 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL (312) 226-2299

Wow Bao offers quick, flavorful, unique and casually priced Asian favorites Wow Bao creates soft,

chewy buns, or baos, that are filled with a variety of colorful, savory fillings such as: Thai Curry Chicken

(tender chicken and red peppers cooked in a fragrant curry paste and light coconut sauce), Sichuan

Spicy Eggplant (golden eggplant lightly cooked in a spicy-hot chili sauce), Kung Pao Chicken and many

more Other options include nourishing walkaway broths, delicious crunchy salads and special Asian

influenced sodas, frappes, and teas Wow Bao is now the convenient spot for lunch breaks, shopping

snacks or quick dinners in the Loop! The bao you savor at Water Tower Place is now available in the

heart of downtown Chicago at 175 West Jackson The new loop location serves breakfast, lunch and

dinner Monday through Friday from 6 a.m to 6:30 p.m In addition to savory steamed buns, nourishing

broths, crunchy salads and specialty Asian beverages, the new Wow Bao focuses on variety with entrée

salads, breakfast bao, dumplings and noodle bowls

LEttuCE IN tHE NEWs

AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 2012