Taylor Swift –

The Eras Tour- streaming on Disney Plus – 3 1/2 hours long so plan ahead.

The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.

Q-tips say: YES, Watch it. We enjoyed it.

Cameras are everywhere at once as Swift sings, stomps, and smiles through a nearly three-hour cross-section of her discography. They surround her as she and her dancers cover the mammoth square footage of her SoFi Stadium stage, which lights up imaginatively to correspond with each time frame.

Mrs. Q says: I did not enter the concert film a Swiftie, but I can say with confidence that I really enjoyed this film. Never knew that she played guitar & piano & perform so well. Well done Swift.

PS: Parents – was rated PG-13, due to “some strong language and suggestive materials.”

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BRIO Italian Rest. Sarasota FL 3/15/24

BRIO – 190 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 702-9102
brioitalian.com

Q-Tips say:
Go and enjoy, we did. Happy Hour begins at 3:00 to 7:00 in the bar/or outside sitting. 

Super service by: Danny

Each Q had:  Their Manhattan. Shared the bread.

 Mrs. Q had: Small House Salad  – Minestrone (N) Carpaccio –  Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli. 

Mr. Q had: LOBSTER BISQUE – A light cream lobster bisque with a touch of sherry & then Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.  

 Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating & decent libations & service by Danny.

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Lobster Bisque

  Photo of Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota, FL, United States. Hot, fresh baked bread

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Carpaccio
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STONEWOOD REST. 3/14/24

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STONEWOOD – 5415 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34276, (941) 355-3315
stonewoodgrill.com

Q-tips say: Go & enjoy!  Bar bites in the entire restaurant. 

Happy Hour:  I had my usual Old Fashion w/ their Happy Hour Bourbon with dirty ice on the side.  The Other half had: Perfect Manhattan w/ dirty ice on the side. 

We shared the pretzels & had dinner. 

 Mrs. Q had: A Caesar Salad & PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP – Thinly sliced slow roasted prime rib, imported swiss, horseradish sauce, rosemary au jus, toasted brioche hoagie, sweet potato french fries. 

The other half had: Perfect Manhattan  – NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER – Chopped clams, diced potatoes, onions, celery, cream & TAVERN WINGS – Hand breaded wings tossed in a mild buffalo sauce, celery and carrot sticks, bleu cheese dressing.

Photo of Stonewood Grill & Tavern - University Park, FL, United States. Freddy m the bread basket. Yum!

Pretzel sticks

Buffalo Shrimp
Wings
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Salmon appetizer

French Dip

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BONEFISH GRILL – Sarasota FL – 3/13/24

BONEFISH Grill – 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34201 –

941-360-3171 – Sunday 11:00AM – 10:00 PM,  Mon., Tues., Weds.,  Thurs., 4 to  10:30PM – Fri., 4 to 11:30PM.  bonefishgrill.com

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They offer hot crisp bread, good service & libations. I had: Old Fashion.  The other half had:  Perfect Manhattan with dirty ice on the side.

We shared the Bang/Bang Shrimp – sauces on the side & bread.

Mrs. Q had: – Georges Bank Scallops & Shrimp (N) with GARLIC WHIPPED POTATOES &  Cole slaw.

Mr. Q had: Blackened fish with fries & Cole slaw. 

Find a Bonefish Grill near you and enjoy! 

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Easy Blackened Trout
Blacked Rainbow Trout
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Bang Bang Shrimp
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Poor Things

2024 Oscar winning:  “Poor Things”, Emma Stone won the best actress Oscar for “Poor Things,”

Production & Costume Design Makeup & Hairstyling winners.

The incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Stone was honored for her tour-de-force performance as Bella Baxter, a childlike woman in Victorian London who comes to life through a brain transplant and begins a journey of self-discovery.

Q-tips say: We would NOT recommend this movie for all. Poor Things is a weird, – just be prepared for adult themes (many many sex scenes & nudity) & other themes that may unsettle, or offend some viewers.

Mrs. Q says: FYI – Definitely not for children. Some scenes were really uncomfortable to watch. Not only because of the nudity & many many sex scenes but because what was happening to the main character.  The film contains many graphic sex scenes that do very little to forward the plot.

 

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PIER 22 – 3/11/24

PIER  22 -1200 1st Ave W., Bradenton, (941) 748-8087      pier22dining.com  

Pier 22 – Good drinks, food, ambiance & service by Ashaad.

 Q’s had: Old Fashion – Maker’s Mark Whiskey, simple syrup, orange bitters.

We shared: Spring rolls.

Mrs. Q had: Lentil Ham Soup & Braised Ribs, molasses coffee barbecue, slaw – all sauces on the side.

Mr. Q hadNew England Clam Chowder – Creamy chowder filled with fresh clams, potatoes and vegetables, served with oyster crackers & Braised Ribs, molasses coffee barbecue, slaw.

Baked Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Spring rolls
Braised Ribs
Braised Ribs
Corned Beef sandwich
Mussels and Bleu
Mussels
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CAPITAL GRILL – Sarasota FL 3/10/24

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The CAPITAL GRILL – 180 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 256-3647, thecapitalgrille.com

Q-Tips say: Have been to the Capital Grill in Chicago and here & both locations are great.

Mrs. Q says:  We were pleased with the excellent service by Evgeny & our drinks & food.

We began by sharing: the delicious bread & fresh BluePoint Oysters. 

Mrs. Q had:French Onion Soup & Seared Salmon with Heirloom Tomatoes, White Wine Butter with Lemon Basil Mosto.

The Mr. Lobster Bisque  – Traditional Lobster Bisque garnished with fresh Maine Lobster & Seared Salmon with Heirloom Tomatoes, White Wine Butter with Lemon Basil Mosto.

We shared the surprise BD Dessert – A small chocolate cake & a small Creme Brulee w/various fruit & whip cream & a BD candle.         

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Complimentary Bread

Lobster Bisque Soup  

French Onion Soup



Surprise BD Dessert
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Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous, Asparagus, and Heirloom Tomatoes
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Rosebud’s Steak & Seafood –

2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 918-8771

www.rosebudssarasota.com

Rosebud Steak & Seafood

3/9/24 – Celebrated 2 Birthdays. Had good dinner/drinks and enjoyed our visit with long time friends, RaeAnn & Chuck. The ladies were celebrating their BDs.

YES, to Rosebud. Go in the Dining Room.

During “snow bird & spring break time,” make a reservation for the dining room.

The dining room is much nicer & not as loud so you can actually carry on a conversation especially during “prime season“. Go to the dining room & ask for TOM – One of the nicest people & server we have met.

We shared the bread & butter.

Our friends had: Scotch & water.

Friends Entrees: Liver & Onions with a loaded baked potato.

Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion up – dirty ice on the side.

Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan up – dirty ice on the side.

Mrs. Q’s Entree:: Liver & onions with a small Caesar salad.

Mr. Q had: Clam Chowder Soup & Italian Sausage with Onions & Peppers Mild Italian sausage, sautéed onions, peppers, tomato sauce on garlic baguette toast.

Some of our favorite dishes: Awesome Prime Rib dinner, delicious fish items such as Salmon, several whitefish choices, ribs, shrimp, best Liver & Onions around. Go in the dining room & enjoy.

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Raw oysters
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Complimentary Delicious warm bread
Orange Roughy
Orange Roughy

Loaded Baked Potato

Baked Potato
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Liver & Onions
Italian Sausage with Onions & Peppers
Italian Sausage with Onions & Peppers
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Caesar salad w/ anchovies
French OnionFrench Onion Soup
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet
Salmon
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WONKA

 “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. On MAX.

Q-tips say: YES, watch it. We really enjoyed this movie.

Kids. Families. Adults. There’s really something there for everyone and again, it just makes you feel good. Willy Wonka – Timothée Chalamet, was an excellent choice for this role.

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Past Lives

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.

Q-tips say: Good but a tad slow. FYI -for some people subtitles are needed. Past Lives may be a bit weepie but a very striking way to look at relationships and the ways that love lingers.

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