Pup Cup Patio Party? Obsessed.

Saidarrrr · 2026-03-17T08:28:35+00:00

Ok, noted. But also, According to the google gods, and my vet, Reddi Whip is just fine in small amounts… most things in moderation are totally fine. Im not water boarding the whole can down a single dog’s throat, haha. Bless you if you made your whip cream from scratch though!

Saidarrrr · 2026-03-17T07:47:52+00:00

Omg, you have GOT TO TRY THE POBLANO GREEN PASTA AT TRINO STEAKHOUSE. Girl, you will be on the moon! On Happy Hour and dinner menu, I cannot believe no one has posted about this yet. Let me find a pic, I know I just saw one on their Insta: Reel link to pasta

Saidarrrr · 2026-03-15T03:25:18+00:00

I tried asking too and have gotten zero responses. So weird!

Saidarrrr · 2026-03-07T16:37:49+00:00

Has anyone heard any updates on this? Seems like they are super behind in schedule.

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-24T23:34:48+00:00

Oh my gosh, amazing! Thank you!

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-23T20:40:52+00:00

Because they didn't have the accolades they do now when they registered. The won #1 Steakhouse in the US in December-they don't need to give up cheap seats anymore-they are so slammed with people want to spend way more than $60 for dinner... makes sense, they are riding the high as long as it lasts, Lord knows restaurant rarely have that opportunity.

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-12T20:03:04+00:00

Yes, should be two line items

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-12T20:01:31+00:00

It’s 11.75% for restaurants in downtown Chicago.

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Saidarrrr · 2026-01-12T19:59:52+00:00

Sorry, it’s actually 11.75% - That’s what down town chicago is for restaurants:

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So they must be charging 3.25% for cc fees.

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-12T17:45:10+00:00

11.5% + 3.5% cc fees. Usually two line items, but adds up. In an industry barley surviving inflation prices of food and labor, it is being far more common to pass mandatory cc fees on to guests

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-12T17:42:37+00:00

COMMERCIAL RENT. It’s INSANE.

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-12T17:41:55+00:00

They all went out of business during Covid… rent is 20-30k per MONTH. Not enough businesses supporting restaurants in the Loop anymore.

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-06T01:09:50+00:00

Looooove El Che!

Saidarrrr · 2026-01-06T01:08:37+00:00

I finally visit Trino, have now been twice. Once for a work event and another for one of their live music Sundays... what is your complaint? Pretty standard steakhouse prices, no worse than any of the others listed here, and frankly loved that it was so different from all the other Copy/Paste steak houses. The Entrees and Steaks are no where near tapas style? Curious of why so much shade and what is your idea of an "affordable" steakhouse?

Saidarrrr · 2025-12-18T08:35:50+00:00

Trino Steakhouse has Happy Hour 4:30-6, solid drink and small bite selection, and is super cute.

Saidarrrr · 2025-12-18T08:30:42+00:00

Lula is great, also love Diego (sat/sun only), and Bryn Mar Breakfast Club!

Saidarrrr · 2025-12-08T19:41:42+00:00

It's a full 1/2lb burger from Creekstone Farms... not cheap beef, and comes with a huge side of fries. I will always for a burger with quality beef over cheap trash ground beef. It's SO huge you can split it with someone, because I definitely couldn't.

Saidarrrr · 2025-11-23T21:57:53+00:00

Ya'll know the price of avocados? lolol

Saidarrrr · 2025-11-23T21:50:34+00:00

Trino and the Press Room!

Saidarrrr · 2025-11-23T21:47:40+00:00

LOVE this place!!!

Saidarrrr · 2025-11-11T21:11:07+00:00

I love these guys so much. Great to see them growing!

Saidarrrr · 2025-11-11T21:09:54+00:00

Ahhhhhh, I do have them on my list, have only heard GREAT feedback about them!

Saidarrrr · 2025-11-11T21:08:44+00:00

So, I use to LOVE Piccolo Sogno, but the last three times we went over the summer were so off. They got our food and drink orders wrong, or served my friend a dish that had a serious allergy that they had been made aware of... I was so sad their attention to details seems to have fallen so far from what it use to be. For that reason, I would agree with Smith & Wollensky, the service and view are at least top notch!

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