Little Diner’s Crew is a dining club for kids between the ages of 4-12. We expand kids palates beyond mac-n-cheese and chicken fingers. Each month LDC hosts a unique dining experience at a different restaurant that allow kids to travel the world through food. Kids interact with chefs, taste different cuisines, rate each dish, learn how food is prepared, and appropriate dining etiquette.
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WE’RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE!
Eat. Travel. Explore. — and this month, we’re taking our taste buds on a culinary journey through Latin America!
Join Little Diner’s Crew at Dell Rōōster for a special dining experience celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, ingredients and flavors that make Latin American cuisine so incredible.
Dell Rōōster is a proud Latin American-owned restaurant devoted to feeding people, supporting culture, connecting people and celebrating heritage. Their menu is inspired by native and traditional ingredients, with a unique fusion of flavors that tells a story.
And what a story it is.
The culinary influences at Dell Rōōster span all 27 countries of Latin America, from North and South America to the Caribbean.
Kids will have the opportunity to explore flavors and dishes inspired by traditions from across the region—from Colombia’s arepa de choclo to Mexico’s sweet corn empanada and so much more.
What’s on the menu?
A delicious adventure through Latin America.
What will we explore?
Culture, ingredients, traditions and the stories behind the food.
What will the kids experience?
A chance to taste, discover, ask questions and expand their palates beyond the ordinary.
This isn’t just dinner.
It’s a passport stamp without leaving Chicago.
Bring your appetite, your curiosity and your sense of adventure as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month—one delicious bite at a time!
EAT. TRAVEL. EXPLORE.
Registration Closes September 26th
Kids Restaurant Week™ Was a Success
A Flavor-Filled First Year to Remember
From May 3–7, Little Diner’s Crew proudly partnered with Lettuce Entertain You to launch the first-ever Kids Restaurant Week™—a one-of-a-kind culinary experience created to inspire young diners to explore the world through food.
Over five delicious days, families joined us for immersive dining experiences at five different Lettuce restaurants, each showcasing a unique cuisine and cultural experience. Our young food explorers traveled from America to Spain, Japan, France, and Italy—all without leaving the table.
Each child received a custom Kids Restaurant Week passport, which became their official ticket to culinary adventure. At the end of every experience, passports were stamped to commemorate each new cuisine explored—turning every meal into a memorable milestone.
This inaugural week was more than a series of meals—it was the beginning of what we hope becomes a beloved annual tradition for families seeking meaningful culinary experiences.
A huge thank you to our partner, Lettuce Entertain You, the participating restaurants, chefs, and every family who joined us for this exciting first chapter.
We can’t wait to see what’s on the menu for next year.
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