2/27/26 – Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We went for the Happy Hour menu – 4pm to 6pm in the Bar/Lounge only.
Mrs. Q had: Old Fashioned – Canton Ginger liquor, bourbon, muddled orange and cherry with bitters with dirty ice on the side.
We shared:Caesar Salad & we shared: : Seared NewZealand 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 & Lamb Chops – Seared New Zealand lamb chops, Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish & shared an order of Truffle Parmesan Fries.
Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Clam Chowder & Garlic SHRIMP SCAMPI Traditional Louisiana shrimp scampi with fresh rosemary in a lemon beurre blanc sauce and a side of garlic bread.
Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & French Onion Soup & Blast Stack – Field fresh greens, lemon infused olive oil, basil avocado aioli, vine ripened tomatoes, diced Hass avocado, signature smoked salmon, hardwood smoked bacon strips.
Dessert: We took our dessert home: Delicious Beignets with 3 different sauces. Beignets are iconic, deep-fried pillowy pastries traditionally smother in powdered sugar often served in New Orleans.
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: tried the Minestrone – it tasted like Chile & sent it back &Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.
Mr. Q had: Soup of the day tried the Minestrone – it tasted like Chile & sent it back &Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli & a glass of wine.
Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating.
Lobster Bisque
Carpaccio
Happy Hour
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2/23/26 – Soup/ Salad/Sandwich Madness: Had the soup. Several options for salads:Reg/just plain lettuce/tomatoes/bowtie & potato salads.Meat Options for sandwiches: Ham/turkey/thin. Many bread choices but bread slices way too thick. Many people just put the meat on the plate minus the bread.
Wing Madness: Glad it is back. Really enjoyed “Wings” & various salad/sides options. WING MADNESS is our favorite MADNESS.
However, NO MORE, melted cheese, Queso. Decided not to go to Meatball Madness.
Build you own Taco Salad was:
OK- Various Meat to build your tacos – Turkey/Ham/Beef with soft shell tacos & Chips. Various toppings & salad choices.
Subs & More – was ok. Did not eat all the bread just ate the meat & various salads.
Slider Madness:Was ok. Meat options/cheese /toppings & a salad bar.
Had our usual Libations: Mrs. Q had:Old Fashion & a Cosmo. Mr. Q had:Perfect Manhattan & a Glass of Wine.
Monday Madness – you get 50% off Well Drinks, House Wines, Beer & Beverages & All you can eat buffets. Q-tips say:Yes, go if you like Monday Madness.
We will stick with Wings & Slider Madness. Perhaps Pasta Night.Subs & More Madness was just so so – way too much bread.
Slider Madness:Was ok. Many meat options/cheese sauce/toppings & a salad bar.
Mrs. Q had: Taco/Nacho Madness. ok
The Q-tips say: Munchie Madness was nothing special.Everything was breaded & fried. Because of the breading, & no signs posting what it is, was difficult to know was in the pot. We had our usual Libations. Ordered off the Reg. Menu instead MUNCHIE MADNESS.
Pizza Madness?? ?Maybe. Taco madness? ??The meat- beef/chicken was good but many just piled the food on the dishes instead of tacos.
Cannot orderfrom the regular menuanymore on Monday Madness.
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Q-tips say: YES, watch it. A great movie because of the stories and actors. They did an amazing job representing two average people pursuing their dreams and finding love and heart ache while doing it.
It was a heartfelt story about two people who used their love of music (and each other) to overcome their addictions and problems. But no number of Neil Diamond covers can soften the blow of the way Brewer depicts Claire’s accident (a shot he repeats to scare the audience), showing how he’s playing up the drama in the couple’s life.
Mrs. Q says:The Neil Diamond songs are some of the tunes the more mature audience will remember. So, put on the captions & you can sing along with Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson.
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2/18/2026 – 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.
After a Dr. appt. off to Rosebud for din-din.
We shared the bread & butter & had a doz. Oysters.
Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion up – dirty ice on the side.
Dinner:The Q-tips shared: Liver & Onions w/ a baked potato.
Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Wine.
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.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Q-tips say: Enjoyed it. Mrs. Q enjoyed it more that the other half. He enjoyed the original Wicked better.
2/15/26 – 5425 University Pkwy University Park, FL 34201 -(941) 355-4116 – carrabbas.com
Both Q’s began with: their Old Fashion on Happy Hour Menu. ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED – Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Disaronno Amaretto, Orange, and a Cherry.
Mrs. Q had: non spicy Chicken Soup. Chicken Bryan.
The Mr. had: spicy Lentil Soup. Blackened Salmon.
Mrs. Q says: good service/drinks/food & NO NEED to partake in their offer that you can take an entree home for $10.00. Our entrees were plentiful & took half of it home.
