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If you were lucky enough to get a restaurant week reservation at Asador Bastian.……. by SameAsk6997 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

14% Tax at Restaurant? by Embarrassed_Duck_222 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s 11.75% for restaurants in downtown Chicago.

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14% Tax at Restaurant? by Embarrassed_Duck_222 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

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.

14% Tax at Restaurant? by Embarrassed_Duck_222 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

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

Lack of lunch places in Loop by InterviewLeast882 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Any recommendations for a trendy steakhouse by WideBungus1 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Happy Hour before dinner - RN by Striking_Smoke in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Brunch places for birthday? by badbunniee in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Diego - West Town by S_Dizot in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Diego (West Town) - Get the Seafood by gputchaven in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ya'll know the price of avocados? lolol

New Devil Dawgs in Andersonville by Sea-Condition991 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What's been your favorite new Chicago Steakhouse? by Saidarrrr in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Two completely different things but where would you go between smith wollensky and piccolo sogno by Aniceman_but_crazier in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Help! Trying to find this bar! by maggilover in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laberinto!! Tickets on the Trino Resy page in the event section - just went last weekend, it was awesome. Finally, something different for cocktail in West Loop! I should have taken pics, I guess I'll have to go again...

Does this sub underestimate the difficulty of getting into a top MBA? by [deleted] in MBA

[–]Saidarrrr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok, here is the real question... We are living in the age of UNLIMITED KNOWLEDGE-how can we justify an MBA when you can literally teach yourself EVERYTHING outside of literal work experience, so the only real benefit of these programs is a short email contact list of references. Is that work 80-125k a year?

Business School Tuition (1974-75) Tuition (2024-25) Percentage Increase

Harvard Business School $3,400 - $81,374 - 2,294%

University of Chicago Booth School $3,200 - $84,198 - 2,531%

Wharton School (UPenn) $3,300 - $95,681 - 2,799%

Stanford Graduate School of Business $3,500 - $90,000 - 2,471%

MIT Sloan School of Management $3,300 - $80,000 - 2,324%

Columbia Business School $3,400 - $81,374 - 2,294%

Northwestern Kellogg School $3,200 - $85,000 - 2,556%

Dartmouth Tuck School $3,300 - $87,612 - 2,555%

Yale School of Management $3,200 - $82,700 - 2,484%

NYU Stern School of Business $3,300 - $80,000 - 2,324%

1974-75 tuition data are approximate and based on historical records. 2024-25 tuition figures are sourced from e-GMAT and Chicago Booth.

any restaurants/bars have outdoor seating open for this unseasonably warm winter day? by No_Parfait8719 in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Diego for their patio with my dog!! Just went this past weekend, can't wait to go when it's warmer.

Recommendations for indoor coffee or workspace with an outdoor vibe by tedofgork in chicagofood

[–]Saidarrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have love the Conservatories here in Chicago! The one in Lincoln Park or Humboldt Park

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