12/19/25 – Had a great evening & the MUSIC from JAM BAND was fabulous – when they played Feliz Navidad – the entire Rest. was singing & having a great time.
Mrs. Q had: – Old Fashion & a Cosmo & Fish & Sweet Potatoes.
Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & a glass of wine & Soup of the day & Breaded Shrimp Basket w/ House Chips & dip.
PIER 22 -1200 1st Ave W., Bradenton, (941) 748-8087 pier22dining.com
Pier 22 – Good drinks, food, ambiance & nice service.
Now they have a different Happy Hour menu. – Available In All Dining Areas From 3-6 pm Daily – $2 OFF Full Size Appetizers & Flatbreads.
After a LONG walk on The Riverwalk off to Pier 22.
Both Q’s had: – Old Fashion up , Whiskey, simple syrup, orange bitters. The Mr. also had a glass of Wine.
Shared: the Bread & Spring rolls.
Mrs. Q had: delicious Soup of the day: Beef veggie soup & small 1976 salad w/ grilled Shrimps.
Mr. Q had: Clam Chowder & Meatballs & Unagi.
BONEFISH Grill – 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34201 –
941-360-3171 – Sunday 11:00AM – 10:00 PM, Mon., Tues., Weds., Thurs., 4 to 10:30PM – Fri., 4 to 11:30PM. bonefishgrill.com
They offer hot crisp bread, service & libations. I had: Old Fashion. The other half had: Perfect Manhattan with dirty ice on the side & a glass of Wine.
We shared the Bang/Bang Shrimp – sauces on the side & bread.
Mrs. Q had: – Shared Grilled Shrimp & Oysters w/ rice.
Mr. Q had: Shared Grilled Shrimp & Oysters w/ Mac & Cheese.
Bang Bang Shrimp
2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 918-8771
www.rosebudssarasota.com
12/13/2025 – YES, to Rosebud. Go in the Dining Room.
During “snow bird/money birds & spring break time,” make a reservation for the dining room.
The dining room is much nicer & not as loud so you can actually carry on a conversation especially during “prime season“.
Also, those who know waiter, Tom, he is doing fine & still working at Rosebud.
We shared the bread & butter.
Shared: A dozen Louisiana Oysters.
Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion up – dirty ice on the side. We shared: delicious Liver and Onions & Croquettes.
Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan up – dirty ice on the side. Clam Chowder soup & shared: Liver and Onions & Croquettes.
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.
OSCAR SCHERER State Park – 1843 S Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL – (941) 483-5956
This is a smaller park than Myakka State Park. Oscar Scherer offers: hiking trails, restrooms, campground(s), canoe launch, play ground, ranger station, a nature center. Yes, your 4 legged friends are welcome providing you keep them on a lease at all times.
Cost: $5.00 for a car of 4 people.
Enjoyed a leisure walk around the Park. Then off to Rosebud for dinner.
Oscar Scherer plays an invaluable role in the preservation of Florida scrub-jay habitat. Bald eagles nest here in the winter, and in the summer, Lake Osprey attracts anglers and swimmers.
South Creek attracts anglers, canoers and kayakers.
I had – an Old Fashion.
The other half had: Perfect Manhattan.
We shared: a dozen Blue Point Oysters.
The other half had: Special of the day: Lobster / w onion straws & Cole slaw.
Mrs. Q had: Lobster /w house chips & a side of Ranch dressing for dipping & Cole slaw.
Drinks/food/service by Mary was good.
Side Caesar Salad
Hired by shopping mall magnate Ed Mancini to host a Christmas gala for his biggest investors, Emily heads to Santa Bootcamp – to find the perfect Santa and the inspiration she’ll need to make the evening a success.
anta Bootcamp (the Lifetime movie) is about a stressed-out event planner, Emily, who’s hired to organize a huge Christmas gala but can’t find a decent Santa, so she goes to Santa Bootcamp herself to find inspiration and ends up rediscovering Christmas spirit, romance, and her own purpose with help from a drill sergeant (played by Rita Moreno). Essentially, it’s a festive romantic comedy where a holiday skeptic learns the true meaning of Christmas while attending a quirky Santa training camp. Netflix
It’s a classic holiday movie formula with a fun, silly premise, directed by Melissa Joan Hart, that focuses on finding the magic within during the holiday season.
Q-tips say: YES, Watch it! We enjoyed & had a few laughs.
PIEROGI INN – 6611 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 929-0101
Q-Tips say: THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO for DELICIOUS Polish and Ukrainian foods in the Sarasota FL area. All kinds of Pierogis, Kolaczki, Beet/Beef Barley Soup mixes and ready made. Wonderful sausages w/tasty garlic (Kielbasa). Head Cheese, marinated herring fillets (Sledziowe marynowane), and much more. Pleasant servers and they do take charge cards. Also carry Polish holiday cards and Christmas ornaments. Go and enjoy, we did.
Pierogi Inn features a fine selection of Polish foods including homemade, fresh and smoked polish sausage and other best quality gourmet meat products.
And also offer a huge selection of all kinds of goods like pickles, sauerkraut, jams, juices, syrups, pastas, candies, cookies, chocolates, and much more.
Connors Steak/Seafood – 3501 S Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL, (941) 260-3232 , http://connorsrestaurant.com
Q-tips say: They offer the same menu to eat in/to go/take out.
Go and enjoy! Good food, drinks and ambiance & great service from Alex.
Today was: “Maid Day,” Polish Food Shopping & Kringle dessert shopping off to Brio for a delicious, relaxing dinner.
Began with sharing: A dozen Blue Point Oysters & Bar Bites.
Libations: Old Fashion up (dirty ice on the side – ice from the shaker) & Perfect Manhattan up.
Mrs. Q had: We shared: Prime Rib Sliders – Two sourdough rolls sliced and topped with thinly
sliced Prime Rib, homemade Boursin Cheese and crispy tobacco onions & Parmesan Truffle Fries – Crispy French Fries tossed in Epicurean Black Truffle oil, topped with grated Parmesan.
The Mr. had: Shared: Prime Rib sliders & Parmesan Fries.
Blue point oysters
12/9/2025 – 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, (941) 388-4441,
Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. It is awesome. They advance marine science and education leading to new discoveries, revitalization, sustainability and greater public understanding of our oceans.
Enjoyed the Shark, Sea Turtle, Manatee, Coral Reef, otter, Stingray, and Touch Tank Experiences awesome Exhibits.
