STONEWOOD – 5415 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34276, (941) 355-3315
stonewoodgrill.com
Q-tips say: Go & enjoy!
Wonderful dinner with long time friend: Roger from the hood.
We shared the Pretzels.
Roger had: Sangria & Lamb chops
Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Clam Chowder & Lamb chops.
Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & Buffalo Shrimp / with all sauces on the side.
French Onion Soup
5550 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Longboat Key – (941) 316-1988,
4/12/26 “Great place to visits for a quiet walk through a park. Great maintained path and Boardwalk.”
Then off to The Chart House Rest.
The Chart House – 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
(941) 383-5593, chart-house.com
We had our regular drinks: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan with Happy Hour Bourbon (Bulliet) & with dirty ice on the side.
Both had: PRIME RIB SLIDERS – Jack cheese, with horseradish on the side. Plus – We shared an order of TRUFFLE SKINNY FRIES – Parmesan cheese. Both had Lobster Bisque Soup & a glass of wine.
Great drinks, food & service. Awesome ambiance. Reasonably priced.
Good Drinks & Food. 
Skinny Truffle Fries – they are delicious
2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 918-8771
www.rosebudssarasota.com
4/11/2026 – 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.
A wonderful evening with long time friends, RaeAnn & Chuck.
They had: Liver & Onions & all shared the bread.
Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion up – dirty ice on the side.
Dinner: Each had soup: French Onion & Clam Chowder & The Q-tips shared: Whitefish Piccata & hash brown potatoes & pasta w/ meat sauce.
Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Wine.
Go in the dining room & enjoy. Also, ask for wonderful waiter, Tom.
Some of our favorite dishes: Awesome Prime Rib dinner, delicious fish items such as Salmon, several whitefish choices, ribs, shrimp, best Liver & Onions around.
BRIO – 190 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243,
(941) 702-9102
brioitalian.com
Q-Tips say: Happy Hour begins at 3:00 to 6:00 in the bar/or outside sitting.
Each Q had: Their Old Fashion. Shared the bread- they have a new delicious bread service.
Each had their Happy Hour – Old Fashion.
Mrs. Q had: Soup of the day: & Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.
Mr. Q had: Soup of the day & Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli & a glass of wine.
Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating.
Lobster Bisque
Peridia Golf & CC Dining — 4950 Peridia Boulevard East, Bradenton, FL 34203 – 941-758-2582 –
Mrs. Q says: We had reservations, but the day before, we received an email saying the our reservation has been cancelled.
Q-tips say: Customize your perfect pasta bowl and enjoy Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, a selection of sauces, proteins, & vegetables.
Q – Tips had: We began our dinner with our usual libations – An Old Fashion – up & dirty ice on the side & a Cosmo. The other half had his Perfect Manhattan.
PASTA NIGHT – Caesar salad only & some kind of a garlic bread & then choose your pasta, pasta sauce with your toppings of choice (shrimp/peas, black olives/sausage,) etc. Pasta Night Buffet dinner you get to choose your pasta, sauce, meats, shrimp etc. & how much of each.
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.
Another wonderful evening with long time friend, Roger.
Roger had: Red Sangria & Lobster Cargot – Butter, garlic, toasted baguette
Shared: the Bread & Spring rolls.
Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion – Small 1976 salad & added Madura Tuna.
Mr. Q had: Old Fashion – Clam Chowder soup & Lobster Cargot – Butter, garlic, toasted baguette.
7115 Florida 64 Bradenton, FL – (941) 201-11
www.seasons52.com/menu/all-day
Had a wonderful time with neighbor from the hood, Jim B.
Jim had: Tuscan White Bean Soup & Chicken flatbread.
Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour Cosmo & CHICKEN SOUP & shared: Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread – Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce and added Tuna.
The other half had: Margarita & a glass of Wine. Tuscan White Bean Soup & Shared: Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread– Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce & Tuna.
near Snead Island.
4/1/26 – 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 – www.mymanatee.org/departments/parks___natural_resources/parks__preserves___beaches/emerson_point_preserve
Q-tips say: Yes, go & enjoy.
NO Golf carts allowed. Yes, dogs are ok but must be on a leash at a times.
Things to do:
Various points of picnic tables, kayak areas, fishing at certain parts, a look out tower, beautiful views of the water.
995 Riverside Dr Palmetto, FL 34221 – (941) 729-0616 – riverhousefl.com
Q-tips say: WOW! Not the same Riverhouse Rest. we remember. Recently changed the main menu 4 times according to the waitress. NO MORE BAR BITES in the dining area only at the bar seating. AND NO MORE side of House made Chips/Ranch for dipping.
Mrs. Q /Mr. Q had: Shared the Grouper Tacos – Mr. Q asked if his Grouper fish be Blackened – No they only make the two tacos the same- grouper, pico-de-gallo, cilantro lime slaw, sour cream on the side and served with fries. The Q-tips shared a Caesar Salad.
Happy Hour still exists: Glass of wine is $7.00 a bottle of wine is $9.00 and you can take the bottle of wine home if you don’t finish it there.
