1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net Off to Gino’s.
Glad to see wonderful bartenders, April & Joe.
Libations: Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & a Cosmo.
Mr. Q had: A Perfect Manhattan & a glass of wine.
We shared: House Salad & Gino’s Special pizza – Includes Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, and onions & added black olives.
Mrs. Q says: Yes, go and enjoy. Take your family/friends to Gino’s N.
www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL
9/3/25 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around.
We shared the delicious bread.
The Q tips had: usual Libations – Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan.
Each Q had: a cup of soup – delicious Lentil soup.
Q’s shared: White Fish with a side of pasta w/meat sauce.
A seemingly ordinary decision turns the world of Elisa, mom to two young kids, upside down. When her daughter Lucia asks to go to a sleepover at her new best friend Josie’s house, Elisa agrees. After meeting Josie’s mother, Rebecca, she’s put at ease by her charming nature and their impressive house. But when she says goodnight to her daughter, she has no idea that she is about to be thrust into every parent’s worst nightmare. Fandango.
Q-tips say: Yes, we were enjoying The Stolen Girl but to many twist and turns.
8/31/25 -1615 Chicago Ave Evanston
(847) 866-9900, tapasbarcelona.com
Had a nice time with Mrs. Q’s Sis for lunch.
Sis had: Barcelona pizza.
We shared the bread.
Q’s had: was to early for Libations – a glass of soda.
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. Chuletas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce served with couscous.
The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees — Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) — who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Netflix
Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy this movie.
The movie blends mystery, drama, and a touch of humor in a very entertaining way. Especially liked that the main characters are older adults, with characters full of experience and depth, which gives the story a unique charm and realism. Each character has their own personality and brings something special to the group, making the plot both intriguing and moving. It’s refreshing to see stories where older people have leading roles with such vitality and complexity.
The castle which is the set is just stunning. This is a perfect “cozy murder” movie for fall! However, there are heavy accents to deal with, so turn on the sub-titles if needed.
MAS ALLA DEL SOL -5848 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 654-1900, masalladelsolrestaurant.com
8/27/2025 – Life is good!
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: A Margarita.
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.
Complimentary Salsa sauce &
we order a side of guacamole.
6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com
8/25/25 – Mrs. Q had: Old Fashioned – Maker’s Mark – demerara, Regan’s orange bitters, angostura bitters with an orange swath- dirty ice on the side.
The other half had: Perfect Manhattan.
Yes, enjoyed the ambiance- Sandwiches can be big at times so we share sometimes.
Mrs. Q’s had: Chicken Pot Pie & side of fries, shared the salad.
Mr. Q had: Chili Mac & Cheese.
When an ex-convict finds an abandoned baby in a dumpster, he gains a new lease on life, deciding to dedicate himself to making sure the child has a good life. Hulu
Q-tips say: Yes, We did enjoy this movie.
What a beautiful little surprise “Adopt a Highway” turned out to be. Ethan Hawke is tender, touching, and it is a moving experience & he spends much of his time talking honestly to baby Ella.
Weeks after taking a bullet to the chest from his own son, Dexter Morgan awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City, determined to find him and make things right. But when Miami Metro’s Angel Batista arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness, they soon find themselves deeper than ever imagined.
Q tips say: We started watching this series & so far, enjoy Dexter. Still enjoying Dexter.
5661 N Clark St., (312) 973-0462, littlemadridtapascafe.com
8/21/25 – Q-tips say: All enjoyed a “Yappy Happy Hour” at Mrs. Q’s “Shed Shed” – “the balcony” with friend, Ginger. Then off to Little Madrid for din-din. Yes, we did enjoy.
We began with glasses of prosecco.
Gambas Al Ajillo – Shrimp cooked in EVOO, fresh garlic/parsley.
Tabla de Embutidos – Spanish charcuterie board with Spanish olives and almonds, jamón serrano, Spanish chorizo, salchichón. Served with almonds .
Albondigas -Spanish meatballs, Castellana sauce & a side of chips. Anchovies & olives.
Ginger shared: Bacon wrapped Dates & Churros and chocolate.
Tabla de Embutidos
