Gifted

Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the 7-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.

Q-tips say: Yes, watch GIFTED.

It was heartwarming and inspiring.
Great movie to watch. Loved the chemistry between Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace. Grace on the other hand, was splendid in portraying her mature emotions while still being a kid. Although the character often show how she is socially struggling to participate in the first place she still manage to show the mischievous and rebellious part of her character as a kid. Some of the scenes where Frank teaches Mary about life and love--in particular, the hospital scene--makes you wish he'd been your own father.
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Berger Park Theatre

Berger Park – 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago

9/15/24 – NO EXIT – The play “No Exit,” three strangers find themselves locked in a small room in hell. The characters slowly come to realize that their afterlife does not involve the tortures they predicted, but some far more insidious. The play explores themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the nature of interpersonal relationships as the characters struggle to come to terms with their fate and their past actions.

Q-tips say: YES, we did enjoy NO EXIT.

Q-tips say: The Park Theatre is a block away & many are reasonably priced or free.

Afterwards, walked to The Waterfront Cafe & order take out to eat at home.

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The WATERFRONT CAFE

The WATERFRONT CAFE – 6219 North Sheridan Road – Chicago –

www.waterfrontcafechicago.com     

Now open for business: always outdoor seating w/ exceptional Lake & Chi-town views.

The Q’s had: Each had a  – Maxwell St. Polish Sausage sauteed onions/ mustard & sport peppers , delicious whole grain mustard w/ Great Lakes kettle chips.  You cannot beat the food/beer/and the wonderful Lake Michigan  & awesome weather. If windy weather or very hot we take out and eat on  our enclosed Waterfront Balcony.

Q-Tips say: Go and enjoy! The food is good, a relaxing and beautiful outdoor setting,  free WIFI, and friendly service. Can’t beat the views!   We order takeout & enjoy the food on our enclosed condo balcony-my “She Shed.”  Mrs. Q’s choice is: so far, Maxwell St. Polish Sausage. Also had our favorite libations at home: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan w/ dirty ice on the side. Mr. Q had: Polish Sausage.

PHONE 773.761.3294 call ahead if inclement weather to be sure they are open. At the present, hours are: Noon to 9:00pm. Kitchen closes one hour before. 

Located just minutes from downtown, The Waterfront Café is housed in a historic landmark coach house attached to one of the few remaining mansions that once lined Chicago’s Lakefront. The Waterfront Café sits in the middle of Berger Park and is perfect for intimate gatherings up to 100 guests. The outside patio features live entertainment on weekends and always features breathtaking lake views.  Yes, they do serve alcoholic: drinks, beer, wine. Entertainment some evenings. 

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Chi-town view
Photo of The Waterfront Cafe - Chicago, IL, United States. Blackened Cajun Shrimp Roll
Blackened Cajun Shrimp Roll
Photo of The Waterfront Cafe - Chicago, IL, United States. Savage Garden
Savage Garden
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Dirty Ice on the side
Old Fashion up
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La Pharmacie-

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5557 N Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60640, (773) 944-0399, lapharmacie.chicago@gmail.com

Hours: OPEN – Weds. thru Sun. 4 to 10 or 12.

9/13/24

Cute inside.

Q’s had usual libations: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan – Drinks were good.

Eats: Shrimp Tempura w bang bang sauce on the side.

Mrs. Q says: They have a limited food menu – be aware that some of the sites for this Rest. have old menus – so they don’t serve the items.

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Indoor dining only
Photo of La Pharmacie - Chicago, IL, United States. Beautiful old built ins
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Photo of La Pharmacie - Chicago, IL, United States. Diverse cocktail menu
AND A FULL BAR.

Menu:

Starters: $10 – Loaded bread dipping oil (v), Dried Cranberry, Dried Apricot, Sun-Dried Tomato, Pistachio, Herbs, Pine Nuts, Parmesan, EVOO, Toasted Bread

$9 – WHIPPED FETA W/ CHARRED SCALLIONS (V), Honey, Za’atar, EVOO, Toasted Pita

$12 – Smoked Salmon Dip, Dill, Capers, Crostini

$10 – HUMMUS (V), ita, Veg, Tapenade

$12 – Meatballs & Masala, Tzatziki, Tacos, Topped w/ Pickled Red Cabbage & Onions

$5 – Shrimp Tempura – Bang Bang Sauce

$5 – Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas, Tzatziki – Flatbreads Topped w/ Mixed Greens & Balsamic

$14 – Mortadella & Pesto, Mozzarella, Chopped Pistachio

$12 – Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea masala Tzatziki

$15 – Fig-Bacon-Onion Jam Burrata, Balsamic

DESSERT $10 -Ask your Server about availability

Extras – $3, Olives – $1, Chips – $2, Veggies – $2, Pita – $1, Toasted Bread – $2, Bar Snack Mix

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Beard & Belly

6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com

Beard & Belly and Honeypie Bake Shop - CHICAGO, IL 60660 (Menu & Order  Online)

9/12/24 –

Both Q’s had: Drinks were ok – The B&B Old Fashioned – Old Forester 100, demerara, Regan’s orange bitters, angostura bitters with an orange swath.

Yes, enjoyed the ambiance- Sandwiches can be big at times so we share sometimes.

Appetizer: Fresh baked Pretzels – Two fresh baked house-made pretzels, buttered & sprinkled with Maldon salt, and served with homemade cheese sauce and Düsseldorf mustard.

Q’s shared: The Burger & delicious Fries.

Burger & Fries
Baked pretzels w/mustard & cheese
Cute bar
Inside seating
The outside heated tent space. The heaters are those tall lamp-like objects.
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The Perfect Couple

Amelia is about to marry into a wealthy family on Nantucket, until a shocking death derails the wedding and turns everyone into a suspect. A limited series. Netflix

Q-tips say: We kind of enjoyed it.

Mrs. Q says: There is NO PERFECT COUPLE in real life.

It’s a juicy, nifty little end-of-summer mystery, where all the people are beautiful and all the arguments are public and sloppy, where the house is gorgeous and the drinks are bottomless. It’s not much more than that, but it’s not less than that, either.

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Tapas Barcelona

9/11/24 1615 Chicago Ave Evanston

(847) 866-9900, tapasbarcelona.com

A great visit with Friends/Neighbors Helen & Michael.

We shared the bread.

Friends had: their Libations Red Sangria & Spanish Margarita

Q’s had: Old Fashion & A Perfect Manhattan

Friends shared: Berenjenas Rellenas con Queso. Pulpito a la Plancha. Pollo al Whisky.

Q-tips shared: Queso de Cabra con Tomate – Baked Goat cheese in tomato sauce, garlic bread. Gambas al Ajillo – Sauteed shrimp with olive oil, garlic and chiles. Chuletitas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce served with couscous.

Pulpito a la Plancha -Grilled baby octopus
served on a bed of escarole, olive oil, and balsamic.
Pollo al Whisky – Grilled chicken with roasted garlic sauce and roasted potatoes.
 Berenjenas Rellenas con Queso 
(baked stuffed eggplant with goat cheese) was
served in a hazelnut-roasted pepper sauce.
Queso de cabra con tomate -Baked goat cheese
Gambas al Ajillo – Sauteed shrimp with olive oil, garlic and chiles.
Chuletitas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce.
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GINO’S NORTH PIZZA – EDGEWATER -near Loyola U.

1113 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 –

9/10/24 – www.ginosnorth.com 773-465-1616

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“CHICAGO’S BEST KEPT SECRET” · Offering thin-crust pizza, pastas, · jumbo sandwiches, and salads as well as Beer, Wine, and Cocktails.

Q’s had the usual Libations Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan– dirty ice on the side & a glass of White Wine.

This visit was a BD Celebration for our long time friend John D.

The Q’s and Marge & Wayne joined in the fun.

Mrs. Q says: Yes, go and enjoy. Take your friends for a fun time at Gino’s N.

Everyone enjoyed their Libations – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Old Fashion, Perfect Manhattan, Sauvignon Blanc, Cosmo.

We shared: The Antipasto & Garlic Bread.

Dinners: One Mediterranean pizza, one sausage pizza, Philly Cheese Steak sandwich w/ side of chips & ranch dressing.

Dessert: BD Carrot Cake – which we shared.

Gino's North
Beautiful Holiday Decorations
The original Snowdrop Statue returns home to Gino’s N – previously aka Snowdrop Inn.






Gino's North
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Antipasto & garlic bread









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Calo’s

Photo of Calo Pizzeria Restaurant & Lounge - Chicago, IL, United States

www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL

9/9/24 – Mrs. Q says: Yes, you guessed it. After cooking homemade meals for 3 days in a row & today is Laundry Day, so, YES, it is time to go out for dinner.

Q’s had: their usual libations. Maker’s Mark Old Fashion & Maker’s Mark Perfect Manhattan & a lot of dirty ice Maker’s Mark ice drink.

Shared the bread.

Q’s began with soup: Minestrone

Q-tips had: The special of the day: Shared the BBQ Baby Ribs with side – Pasta With Meat sauce.

Delicious bread
Minestrone Soup
BBQ Baby Ribs
Pasta w/ meat sauce
inside seating
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Regalia Bar & Rest.

9/4/2024-  5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 856-0175, regalia5959.com Yes, Indoor/Outdoor dining.

Mrs. Q has a law: – On cleaning day or laundry day, It’s a NO COOKING DAY & some days It’s NO COOKING DAY even tho there is no cleaning or laundry to do.

We shared the Bread & Then we shared: Caesar Salad – Romaine Lettuce / Parmesan / House Caesar Dressing.

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Entrée: Both had: Seared Tuna / Chipotle Aioli / Serrano / Crystalized Garlic / Lime / Soy.

Portions are large enough to share unless you are really hungry. Their drinks a very small. A little pricey & all servers hover a bit much.

Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. Complimentary house made focaccia bread along with an olive oil-cannellini bean dip!
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Roasted Chicken
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Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. The seared tina carpaccio rocks. It's topped with sliced serrano & crystallized garlic over chipotle aioli, lime & soy sauce.
Tuna Carpaccio
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Rigatoni Ragu Alla Rustico
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