Tina Turner – Life & Legacy

BET & ET Present Tina Turner: Life And Legacy

 The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll — lit up stages for decades with her electric presence and powerhouse vocals, blazing a trail for Black female singers.

The program will weave archival footage and interviews reflecting on her career.

Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy!

Tina Turner’s gritty vocals, high-octane performances, and award-winning platinum hits are unforgettable. Her rise from humble beginnings to overcoming professional and personal adversity led her to become one of the most successful recording artists of all time. We join many in celebration of her life, legacy, and immeasurable contributions to the arts. She was simply the best.”

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Rosebud’s Steak & Seafood –

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

www.rosebudssarasota.com

Rosebud Steak & Seafood

5/27/23 – Q-tips say: Had a wonderful dinner/drinks.

YES, to Rosebud. Go in the Dining Room.

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

Dine in – Take out. Early Bird Menu, Yes, go to the dinning room. The dining room is much nicer & not as loud so you can actually carry on a conversation. Go to the dining room.

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

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

We shared: The fresh bread.

Mrs. Q’s had: House Salad & a special of the week -Braised Lamb Shank over Rice.

Mr. Q had: New England Clam Chowder soup & Italian Sausage with Onions & Peppers.

Dine in the dining room & ask for Tom. One of the nicest people & server we have met. Can’t say the same of other servers, especially in the bar area.

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.

Photo of Rosebuds - Osprey, FL, United States. 1 Dozen Oysters
Raw oysters
Photo of Rosebud's Steak & Seafood House - Osprey, FL, United States
Complimentary Delicious warm bread
Orange Roughy
Orange Roughy

Loaded Baked Potato

Baked Potato
Photo of Rosebud's Steak & Seafood House - Osprey, FL, United States. Baby  Veal Liver w/Sautéed onions & bacon
Liver & Onions
Photo of Rosebuds - Osprey, FL, United States. Caesar salad
Caesar salad w/ anchovies
Italian Sausage with Onions & Peppers
Italian Sausage with Onions & Peppers-
Mild Italian sausage, sautéed onions, peppers, tomato sauce on garlic baguette toast.
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Linoleum

Cameron Edwin (Jim Gaffigan), the host of a failing children’s science TV show called “Above & Beyond”, has always had aspirations of being an astronaut. After a mysterious space-race era satellite coincidentally falls from space and lands in his backyard, his midlife crisis manifests in a plan to rebuild the machine into his dream rocket. As his relationship with his wife (Rhea Seehorn) and daughter (Katelyn Nacon) start to strain, surreal events begin unfolding around him — a doppelgänger moving into the house next door, a car falling from the sky, and an unusual teenage boy forging a friendship with him. He slowly starts to piece these events together to ultimately reveal that there’s more to his life story than he once thought.

Q-tips say: It was just ok.

The production contributes to the feeling of a surrealist adventure that toggles between satirical comedy and something darker and much heavier. A muddled tract about middle-age malaise… We grant some license to arthouse films for trying stuff that’s unusual and different from mainstream fare – and bless them all – but this noble attempt simply fails to take off.

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STONEWOOD REST. 5/26/23

Photo of Stonewood Grill & Tavern - University Park, FL, United States. Lovely interior

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 an enjoyable dinner with our long time friend.

Our long time friend/neighbor had: a Sangria. NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER – Chopped clams, diced potatoes, onions, celery, cream & SEARED AHI TUNA – Sushi grade ahi rolled in spices and sesame seeds, seared rare, mixed greens, wasabi, ginger, sesame ginger dressing.

 Mrs. Q hadHERITAGE FRENCH ONION SOUP – Rich beef and onion broth, toasted croutons, melted Swiss & BUFFALO SHRIMP  – Lightly seasoned, flash fried, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese aioli, mild buffalo sauce – all sauces on the side. 

The other half had: Perfect Manhattan  – NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER – Chopped clams, diced potatoes, onions, celery, cream &  SEARED AHI TUNA – Sushi grade ahi rolled in spices and sesame seeds, seared rare, mixed greens, wasabi, ginger, sesame ginger dressing.

Don’t forget about the pretzels instead of the usual bread which they now charge you for – you get 4 pretzels for $2.95 

French Onion Soup: rich in robust flavors, a true classic soup recipe

French Onion Soup

 

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

Pretzel sticks

Photo of Stonewood Grill & Tavern - University Park, FL, United States. French Dip sandwich with sweet potato fries
French Dip with sweet potato fries
Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Wellington Restaurant - Wellington, FL |  OpenTable
Smoked Salmon appetizer
Buffalo Shrimp
Photo of Stonewood Grill & Tavern - University Park, FL, United States. Seared ahi tuna
Seared Ahi Tuna
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CARRABBAS – Sarasota, FL 5/2523

Photos at Carrabba's Italian Grill - Northwest Columbia - Columbia, SC

CARRABBAS Italian Restaurant – 5425 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34201, Phone: 941-355-4116,  www.carrabbas.com

Q-Tips say:  Go and enjoy. Nice menu and a variety of entrees offered. 

Great service by: Jason P

Mrs. Q had: CAESAR SALAD, CHICKEN BRYAN with a side truffle fries.  

The other half had: Lentil with sausage soup. Rigatoni with meat sauce.

They have a “Happy Hour” in the entire restaurant.

Photo of Carrabba's Italian Grill - University Park, FL, United States. My delicious Cosmopolitan!!!!
Photo of Carrabba's Italian Grill - University Park, FL, United States
Delicious warm bread
Chicken Bryan
Photo of Carrabba's Italian Grill - University Park, FL, United States. Caesar Side Salad
Caesar side salad
Rigatoni with meat sauce
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Heart of a Champion

Heart of a Champion is a heartwarming family film. A 14-year-old coping with the divorce of her parents, a new school and typical teenage growing pains finds purpose and pride in a lost horse she cares for and trains for a state competition.

Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy it!

if you are looking for a new kind of kick with a galloping pace, know that the minutes run away like wild horses when your ride with this film. [Brad] Keller and his crew in Dallas, where this was shot, have made a unique family picture.

Heart of a Champion’s content is very family friendly.

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PIER 22 – 5/24/23

PIER 22 - Bradenton, FL | OpenTable

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

Q-tips say: Great service & ambiance, drinks, & water view.  Indoor/ outdoor seating. Happy Hour begins at 3:00.

Mrs. Q’s had: Old Fashion – Kentucky gentleman bourbon, simple syrup, orange bitters.

Our wonderful fun neighbor had: Old Fashion – Kentucky gentleman bourbon, simple syrup, orange bitters & New England Clam Chowder soup & Margherita Flatbread pizza -Tomatoes, basil and mozzarella.

Mrs. Q had: 1976 small salad – Iceberg lettuce and Parmesan dressing finished with applewood smoked bacon crumbles, chopped egg and Parmesan cheese with Parmesan dressing on the side & added grilled shrimp.

The other half had: Old Fashion & New England Clam Chowder – Creamy chowder soup & Mussels in white wine, garlic butter. spinach, bleu cheese, bacon. 

Dessert: We shared: Crème Brulée: Traditional Tahitian vanilla bean custard with a crisp sugar crust.

A great evening .

Braised Ribs
Braised Ribs



Baked Onion Soup
Baked Onion Soup


Mussels and Bleu
Mussels – White wine, garlic butter, spinach, bleu cheese, bacon.


Thai spring rolls with sweet chili sauce
Veggie Spring rolls
Creme Brulee
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Moving on

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star as estranged friends who reunite to seek revenge on the petulant widower (Malcolm McDowell) of their recently deceased best friend. Along the way, Fonda’s character reunites with her great love (Richard Roundtree) as each woman learns to make peace with the past and each other.

Q-tips say: We kind of enjoyed it but not as much as anticipated. Some parts were funny but overall not that exciting. Was nice to see long time friends getting back together & remembering old times & creating new experiences again.

Even as the promising puzzle pieces don’t quite gel together, the experience still provides a refreshingly morbid comedy bolstered by the radiant talents of the stars.

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BRIO Italian Rest. Sarasota FL 5/23/23

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. 

Libations: Their Manhattan. We shared the bread.

Mrs. Q had:   Carpaccio –  Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli. 

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

 Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating & decent service. 

Photo of Brio Tuscan Grille - Sarasota, FL, United States. Lobster Bisque

Lobster Bisque

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

Beef Carpaccio - Picture of Brio Italian Grille, Pembroke Pines -  Tripadvisor
Carpaccio
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An Unlikely angel

Businesswoman Janie is falling apart at the thought of becoming a mom, then has a chance meeting with an angel.

Q-tips say: We did enjoy this movie but not as much as anticipated.

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