We began dinner by sharing the Complimentary Salsa– Guacamole & sauce.
Mas Alla del Sol – The Q’s shared: Carne Asada y Camarones – Grilled skirt steak and jumbo shrimp/rice/ refried beans.
Mr. Q had: a Margarita. Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion
Mrs. Q says:MAS ALLA DEL SOL is NOT your local Taco Bell. Food and drinks are decent. A tad over -priced but worth every penny. Street parking. Street parking is FREE on Sun.
Carne Asada y Camarones – Grilled skirt steak and jumbo shrimp.
Margarita
Complimentary Salsa sauce & we order a side of guacamole.
A retired professor (Ted Danson) gets a new lease on life when a private investigator hires him to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement. Netflix – Episodes – You can binge the show in its entirety in one sitting or pace your watching.
Q-tips say: YES, Watch it! A delightfully pleasant comedy. A Man on the Inside is a funny, joyous, and surprisingly poignant series that is absolutely worth your time.
Mrs. Q says: A Man on the Inside is a comedy about espionage, it is equally a comedy about aging, friendship, and loneliness. It nails the delicate balance of having fun with the realities of retirement homes and embracing the bittersweetness.
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Daughter, Grandson & The Q-tips enjoyed A Christmas Carol.
The magic of Dickens’ classic with a fresh, heartwarming adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win”. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on a fateful Christmas Eve.
Q-tips say: Yes, see it and enjoy.
Q-tips saw it a few years ago & this version is far better because the “special effects” are wonderful.
Mrs. Q says: “Marvelous—filled with wonderful acting and music, sensational sets and stagecraft, and the joy of storytelling.”
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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY – 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637, (773) 684-1414, msichicago.org
OurGrandson says: The Museum of Science & Industry is a must see when in Chicago.
Mrs. Q TIPS SAYS: LOVED IT AS A KID, NOW AS AN ADULT& so does our grown daughter, grandson & Mr. Q. So much to see, so little time. The holiday decorations were out and trees decorated each with ornaments from their own countries – Poland, Thailand, Germany, Australia, etc. Also, it snows inside on the half hour & hour in a designated area. To save some money they offer Chicago residents free days – need to show an ID. No Free Days in summer, that I know of, and take public transportation to save some $$. There is free parking on some of the side streets – could be hard to find but we found one, had to walk 2 blocks to the Museum. This Museum is very good for kids, and adults. Planes, Trains, Submarine, Coal Mine, Body Parts section, Science Storms exhibit, Baby Chicks, Space Exhibit, & Special Exhibits – the tickets sell out fast for the Special Exhibits, which cost extra, so get your tickets early. Mrs. Q suggests: Go on the internet and see the map of the Museum before you go and decide what you really want to see before you go.
Tornado exhibit
Yes, they make their own lightening
Body part exhibitBody parts exhibit-
OO7 – Science – Inventing the world of James Bond.
Explore the iconic cars, gadgets and props of the James Bond film series. 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond is the first-ever official exhibition to focus on the science and technology behind the world’s longest-running movie franchise.
Go behind the scenes to learn how the Bond production teams harness real-world science to craft 007’s on-screen adventures. See fantastical gadgets created for the Bond films alongside the real-life inventions they prefigured—see a prototype jetpack from “Thunderball” and the modern Gravity Industries Jet Suit.
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Q-tips say: YES! Go and enjoy. After a Theater Performance we walked to Petterinos for dinner. Mrs. Q added a Caesar salad. They have Brunch, Lunch, and have Pre-fix menus. A favorite with the Pre/After Theater crowds so make sure you make a reservation.
After enjoying the play “A Christmas Story.” Our Grandson, Daughter and the the Q -tips enjoyed our dinner at Petterino’s.
Grandson had: Mushroom Fettuccine – Homemade fettuccine, wild mushrooms, spinach, parmesan, porcini cream sauce & shared a Brussel sprout appetizer – Brussel sprouts, house made pancetta, balsamic glaze.
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® has been an exciting and joy-filled holiday celebration. The centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in the United States. Led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse of Walt Disney World® Resort, the spectacular 2024 parade down North Michigan Avenue will feature fabulous floats with beloved characters Buzz Lightyear and Woody, Anna and Elsa, Tiana and Belle, marching bands from across the country, musical celebrities, Santa Claus, The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular, and one million lights illuminating The Magnificent Mile’s 200+ trees.
Grandson & his Mom enjoyed this Festival. After this festival, they caught the Red Line to come home & luckily they got on the one that was a holiday line with Elves & Santa giving out candy.
Two years after losing her husband, Kathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life! Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Kathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays… and perhaps before he melts. Netflix – a comedy.
Q-tips say: Yes, watch HOT Frosty. It is a feel good movie.
Hot Frosty” is goofy and sweet and magical. Surprisingly good! Of course, this isn’t an Emmy award kinda movie, but we were pleasantly surprised with this feel good movie. It’s not cringy: moments where the story gets unbelievable Lacey Chabert says this out loud. All the actors have a good level of comedy with a wink at the right moment. Mrs. Q says: The main actors body is so dry and lean, I hope he’ll eat more in the future so he looks healthier.
Arthur’s Whisky is a charming, feel-good comedy about living in the moment. When Joan’s (Patricia Hodge) husband dies, she discovers he had invented an anti-aging elixir that literally takes the years off. Sharing it with her two friends Linda (Diane Keaton) and Susan (Lulu), the three rejuvenated women waste no time in painting the town red, but they soon realize it’s a very different world to the one they remember.
Q-tips say:Yes, we did enjoy Arthur’s Whiskey – while drinking our at home whiskey.
A movie about an older woman who discovers that her late husband invented a whisky that can make you younger, and she shares it with her friends. The three have fun reliving their youth, but soon realize they don’t need to be young to live in the moment. Mrs. Q asks: Is it the Fountain of Youth or not?
Mrs. A says: Life is Good! A fun feel good movie & the message leaves you feeling better than when you went in. It’s like a warm hug on a cold evening.
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