Author Archives: Q-tips

Candy Cane Lane

Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to … Continue reading

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Capt. Brian’s Seafood

8421 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, (941) 351-4492, www.captianbriansseafood.com 12/4/23 – Q-tips say: Great raw oysters, decent food, service & drinks. Mrs. Q says: We went with long time friend, Roger. We began our dinner by sharing: Savage Blonde Oysters Harvested … Continue reading

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GINO’S NORTH PIZZA – EDGEWATER -near Loyola U.

1113 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 – 11/30/23 – www.ginosnorth.com 773-465-1616 “CHICAGO’S BEST KEPT SECRET” · Offering thin-crust pizza, pastas, · jumbo sandwiches, and salads as well as Beer, Wine, and Cocktails. Enjoyed the food, service, drinks & the … Continue reading

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Barbie

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy this movie. FYI -Yes, it is a long … Continue reading

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Tapas Barcelona

11/23 – 1615 Chicago Ave Evanston (847) 866-9900, tapasbarcelona.com Grandson had: Datilles a la Sevillana – Fresh dates wrapped in bacon with bell pepper sauce. Grandson/Daughter/Son in law shared: Catalana Paella – All seafood paella. Q-tips shared: Queso de Cabra … Continue reading

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Lincoln Park Zoo Lights Festival 11/20/2023

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights Festival –   2001 N Clark St., Chicago, IL ,  (312) 742-2000,  http://www/lpzoo.org            Q-tips say: Go and see it.  Great time with the Grandson, Daughter, Son-in-law.  Opens at 4:00 till closing. Also make sure … Continue reading

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Christkindlmarket – Chicago 12/2023

Christkindlmarket – Chicago – 50 W Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602,  b/t Wabash Ave & Dearborn St.   The Loop        The Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. Chicago’s largest open-air Christmas … Continue reading

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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY Holiday Festivities 11/2023

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY – 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637, (773) 684-1414, msichicago.org          Our Grandson says: The Museum of Science & Industry is a must see when in Chicago. Mrs. Q TIPS … Continue reading

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Ice Skating in Chicago at Millennium Park & a visit Daley Plaza Christkindl Plaza

11 Michigan Ave, Chicago 11/19/23 – Q-tips say: Our Grandson, Mom & Dad spent time at Millennium Park Skating. Then off to Christkindl Market in Chicago on Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St. They went twice that day to the … Continue reading

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CALO’S ITALIAN REST.

www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 11/19/23 – Dinner out with only Grandma & Grandpa & Grandson. We shared: Bread & butter. Grandson had: VONGOLE – Fresh little neck clams over linguini,  white sauce & a side salad.  Grandson says: He … Continue reading

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