Q-Tips Reviews

Beard & Belly

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Q-tips

6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com

Beard & Belly and Honeypie Bake Shop - CHICAGO, IL 60660 (Menu & Order Online)

11/4/26 – “Maid Day” so NO COOKING DAY.

Dinner at: Beard & Belly.

Mrs. Q had: Specials for the day

Old Fashion- Maker’s Mark – demerara, Regan’s orange bitters, angostura bitters with an orange swath- dirty ice on the side.

The other half had: Old Fashion & a glass of wine.

Sandwiches can be big at times so we share sometimes.

We shared the: Baked Pretzels w/ mustard & Cheese sauce on the side.

AND Shared: Half Pint Burger w/Fries/
cheese sauce on the side.

Chicken Hand Pie -Flaky, buttery
pastry crust with savory filling.

The outside heated tent space. The heaters are those tall lamp-like objects.

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Regalia Bar & Rest.

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Q-tips

11/3/26- 5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 856-0175, regalia5959.com Yes, Indoor/Outdoor dining.

We shared the Bread.

Mrs. Q had: an Old Fashion. Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & a glass of wine.

Entrée: Both O’s had: – Seared Tuna Carpaccio– Chipotle Aioli / Serrano / Crystalized Garlic / Lime / Soy.

Some entrees are large enough to share unless you are really hungry.

Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. Complimentary house made focaccia bread along with an olive oil-cannellini bean dip!

REGALIA - 101 Photos & 63 Reviews - 5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL - Menu - Yelp — Rigatoni Ragu Alla Rustico

Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. The seared tina carpaccio rocks. It's topped with sliced serrano & crystallized garlic over chipotle aioli, lime & soy sauce. — Tuna Carpaccio

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Little Madrid

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Q-tips

5661 N Clark St., (312) 973-0462, littlemadridtapascafe.com

11/2/26 – Mrs. Q says: “Maid Day” – (“Clean, laundry, etc.”) means “No Cooking Day.” Off to Little Madrid for din-din.

Nice place. They now have a “surge charge” if you use a credit card instead of paying with cash.

Yes, they do have a “Happy Hour.”

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.

Delicious Dessert: Churros & Chocolate – they make their own delicious chocolate.

Enjoyed the small plates & sharing.

Tabla de Embutidos

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Calo’s

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Q-tips

Photo of Calo Pizzeria Restaurant & Lounge - Chicago, IL, United States

www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL

11/1/2026 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around.

We shared the Bread.

Mrs. Q: had: an Old Fashion. The other half had: Perfect Manhattan & Wine.

Mr. Q had: a cup of soup – Minestrone Soup.

Mrs. Q had: Minestrone Soup.

Q’s shared: Veal Vesuvio.

Best restaurant drinks around are made by
Mixologist- Valentina at Calo.

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Peridia Golf & CC dining- Fridays

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Q-tips

10/30/26 – Had a lovely evening but the best part was socializing with neighbor from the hood, Nancy.

Nancy had: A Cosmo & Turkey Dinner.

Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & A Cosmo. Had: Salmon Cakes.

Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & a glass of wine & Fried Shrimp dinner & house chips & dip & Cole slaw.

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Selva

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Q-tips

University Town Center – 67 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota – 941.358.6272

selvagrill.com

10/29/26 – Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We went for the Happy Hour menu – 4pm to 6pm in the Bar/Lounge only.

Mrs. Q says: “Maid Day” means “NO COOKING DAY” off to Selva for Din Din.

Mrs. Q had: Old Fashioned – Canton Ginger liquor, bourbon, muddled orange and cherry with bitters with dirty ice on the side.

Mr. Q had: soup of the day: Shrimp Clam Chowder

Mrs. Q Had: Caesar Salad.

We shared: Seared New Zealand Lamb chops, Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish & shared an order of Truffle Parmesan Fries.

Mr. Q had: Old Fashioned – Canton Ginger liquors, bourbon, muddled orange and cherry with bitters & shared the Lamb Chops – Seared New Zealand lamb chops, Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish & shared an order of Truffle Parmesan Fries.

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Animals

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Q-tips

When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife find themselves drawn into a web of deception. As they scramble to raise the ransom payment, they’re forced to make choices that could tear their world apart.

Q-tips say: Thought we might like it but Animals is a movie of highs and lows with nothing that makes much sense in between. The movie is darker, more unpredictable and deliberately uncomfortable at times. The writing keeps the audience guessing, while it allows the story to unfold without giving away every answer.

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PIER 22 – 10/28/26

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Q-tips

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.

Shared: the Bread & Spring rolls.

Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion & Shared: Osso Bucco w/ mashed potatoes & asparagus.

Mr. Q had: Old Fashion & a glass of White Wine & Shared Osso Bucco.

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Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Q-tips

Former architect Bernadette Fox seems to have it all — a beautiful home in Seattle, a successful and loving husband, and a brilliant teenage daughter who’s about to attend boarding school. When Bernadette suddenly disappears without a trace, her concerned family sets off on an exciting adventure to solve the mystery of where she might have gone.

Q-tips say: We thought it was ok. Liked: Finds touching moments in the story of a woman who had to get lost to find herself. Thought it was very sweet and a really wonderful examination of mental illness which is an underrepresented group on scene.

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