Category Archives: Chicago Restaurants

3301 W Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 – 847-674-0238, redlobster.com 9/21/22 – After a busy day running errands, decided to go to Red Lobster Rest. We have not been there in a few years. Started with our usual libations – … Continue reading →

It has been awhile since we went to L Woods. But while shopping for Libations at Binny’s, we were across the street from L Woods & decided to go again. Food was ok, decent service & libations. Yes, you can … Continue reading →

GALE STREET INN – 4914 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60630, (773) 725-1300, galestreet.com Q-Tips say: Went with long time friends for a goodbye dinner till Spring. Enjoyed their company, drinks and dinner.  Best part was the good time with … Continue reading →

5739 N Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL – firesidechicago.com – (773) 561-7433 6/8/21 – Q-tips say: A new experience for the Q’s. The restaurant is clean & offer indoor/outdoor dining. Follow all C-19 rules. Parking: Street parking. After 5:00 we were … Continue reading →

626 N State St., Chicago, IL 60654, quartinochicago.com, (312) 698-5000 Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We were celebrating our son’s BD with our Daughter in law. They have two outdoor seating areas. We were seated in the upstairs outdoor … Continue reading →

Rip’s Tavern– 311 N Main Ave, Ladd, IL 61329 (815) 894-3051, www.ripschicken.com  Accepts Credit Card: Yes, but has an ATM machine Parking: Street- not a problem. Attire: Casual, Good for Groups: Yes,  Full Bar. Outdoor eating. Following C-19 regulations. Q-Tips … Continue reading →

FIGO Wine Bar Restaurant –  3207 N Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL,  (312) 819-6111,   figowinebar.com Q-tips say:  Yes, go and enjoy. Full bar and Tapas (small plates). Cute place with good service and good drinks and small plates & offer outside seating.  … Continue reading →

MingHin – in Chinatown.  2168 S Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, (312) 808-1999,    http://minghincuisine.comminghincuisine.com Q-tips say:  Was ok. A bit disappointing with a  fried item – said it was fried but really really fried.  Asked about how spicy – not too, but for the … Continue reading →

Chinatown –  Chinatown Square – 2154 S Archer Ave., Chicago, IL,  (312) 842-9831, Q-tips say: Yes, see it. Been here before. Chicago’s Chinatown isn’t huge, a collection of a few streets.  The architecture, the statues, the Chinese zodiac statues, the two … Continue reading →