"But chef Stephen Sandoval - known for his Soho House pop-up Sueños and Mexican cocktail bar Diego - and business partner Oscar Sotelo reimagine the formula at his latest West Loop venture. The steakhouse classics are unquestionably impressive: Sweet Sinaloa blue shrimp blossoms with a dip in the rojo cocktail sauce while beef tartare mixes tallow aioli, mustard, machaca, and a cured yolk for surprising depth."
"The 2025 awards highlight the spots fueling the city's dining buzz, with a steakhouse, pizzeria, and bakery among the winners. Bars also stood out in 2025, including a Hyde Park retreat with tropical cocktails and an accessible tavern from one of Chicago's biggest hospitality groups. These winners embody the creativity, passion, and resilience defining the culinary scene, which continues to evolve with experiences that leave a lasting impression."
Chicago's 2025 dining scene features standout restaurants, bars, and chefs pushing culinary boundaries. Award winners include a steakhouse, pizzeria, and bakery, plus notable bars such as a Hyde Park retreat serving tropical cocktails and an accessible tavern from a major hospitality group. Trino, a West Loop steakhouse led by chef Stephen Sandoval and partner Oscar Sotelo, blends Central and South American influences with classic steakhouse techniques. Signature dishes range from Sweet Sinaloa blue shrimp with rojo cocktail sauce to beef tartare with tallow aioli and machaca, alongside cangrejo tostada, spiced lamb empanadas, and picanha seared on a Vulcan plancha.
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