Lula Cafe

UTILITY Show 2026 () returns to Chicago again this Sunday, May 17th & Monday, May 18th from 10am-6pm. Chef and Owner of Lula Cafe will be joining a panel, “Why Independent Doesn’t Mean Alone: Building Community and Collective Action as Survival Strategy” on Monday, 5/18 from 12-1pm, alongside , , , and . ⁠
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The Utility Show is a new & progressive experience for the hospitality industry, with highly-curated vendors and a heavy focus on meaningful connections and industry innovators. ⁠
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Did we mention there are FREE flash tattoos by ? ;) ⁠
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Tickets to the show are available in our linktr.ee!

Monday night farm dinner!

SPRING VEGETABLE “FRITTO MISTO”
walnut ajo blanco, n’duja vinaigrette

GUNTHORP FARMS PORK CHOP
creamed nettles, green strawberry salsa, mustard au jus

BURNT BAY LEAF PANNA COTTA
forced rhubarb, jasmine, lula family olive oil

Farm dinner is the 1st Monday of every month - 3 brand new courses and never repeated

SPRING EXHIBIT NOW AT LULA⁠
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The next show curated by places Diego Bleifuss Prados’ .stop.paintings, which seek to capture the vernacular architecture of working class and immigrant neighborhoods of Chicago, alongside Jesse Malmed’s () MoMMA and Pop idea container shoppe that lives and works near the intersection of The Poetry Store and Gadzooks.⁠
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The reception party is in a couple of weeks! Come hang out over complimentary bites and a cash bar. Plus, your chance to chat with the artists in person. ⁠
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Tuesday, March 31st | 6-9pm @ Lula⁠
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Until then, come spend a moment with it! Most works are available for purchase and only here for a little while.⁠
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P.S. You can catch more of Jesse’s work at at the opening of ‘Wordplay III’ tomorrow, March 20th from 6–9pm.

Thank you for naming Lula 2025’s “Best Overall Restaurant” and “Best Place Worth a Wait”. We’re grateful to be recognized alongside so many wonderful friends across the city. ⁠
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None of it would be possible without our staff and all of you who have shared a meal at Lula.⁠
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Thank you for 26 years ❤️

This Friday, 2/13 and Saturday 2/14 we have a space for you—whether it’s a special night with a lover or quality time with family and friends. ⁠
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Four courses. $95/person + $45 optional wine pairings. ⁠
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Only a few tables remain! Book your or call us for a seat at the bar 💓⁠
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Monday Night Farm Dinner is back tonight, February 9th 👀 🍅 ✨️⁠
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Borscht, Branzino, Bavarois....the full menu drops soon!

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