9/16/26
Buffet: Meatloaf, Fried Chicken & Cornmeal Fried Catfish, Sides & Salad bar.
Below average quality food. Will not go to another Home Down Dinner.
Peridia Golf & CC – Home Down Dinner
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CAPITAL GRILL – Sarasota 9/14/2026
The CAPITAL GRILL – 180 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 256-3647, thecapitalgrille.com
Q-Tips say: Have been to the Capital Grill in Chicago and here & both locations are great.
Usual Libations: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan
Mrs. Q says: The Capital Hours: Capital Hours: M–F 3–6pm. Elevated cocktails & plates in the lounge.
We began by sharing: the delicious bread & fresh Blue Point Oysters.
Entree we shared: Tenderloin Sandwiches w/ Truffle Fries.
Our Waiter surprised us with a free delicious dessert dish.
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Season 52 – 9/11/26
7115 Florida 64 Bradenton, FL – (941) 201-11
www.seasons52.com/menu/all-day
“Maid Day” means no cooking – out to Season’s 52.
Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour Cosmo & the BEST LOBSTER BISQUE SOUP around & 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. Lobster Bisque Soup & Shared: Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread– Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce & Tuna.
After Season’s 52, we stopped by the Peridia Golf & CC for a drink at the bar & listened to the music by Cahoot’s Band & had one dance. Was great interacting with neighbors in the hood.
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BRIO Italian Rest. Sarasota FL 9/10/26
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 had their Happy Hour – Old Fashion & Mr. Q also had a glass of wine.
Mrs. Q had: Minestrone Soup & Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.
Mr. Q had: Soup of the day – Lobster Bisque Soup & Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli & a glass of wine.
Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating.
Lobster Bisque
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Peridia Golf & CC dining Pasta Night – 9/9/26
Peridia Golf & CC Dining — 4950 Peridia Boulevard East, Bradenton, FL 34203 –
Had a wonderful evening with friends in the hood: Nancy & Roger.
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.
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Connors Steak & Seafood Restaurant 9/8/26
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 & good service.
After a Dr. appt., it is time for Connors.
Libations: Old Fashion up (dirty ice on the side – ice from the shaker) & Perfect Manhattan up.
We shared: A dozen oysters.
Mr. Q had: Lobster Bisque Soup & Grilled Blackened Rainbow Trout & Mac & Cheese & Coleslaw.
Mrs. Q had: Prime Rib Sandwich & sweet potato fries.
Blue point oysters
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Good Bye June
The film takes place just before Christmas, when an unexpected turn in their mother’s health thrusts four adult siblings and their exasperating father into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss. But their quick-witted mother, June, orchestrates her decline on her own terms — with biting humor, blunt honesty, and a lot of love.
The film takes place just before Christmas, when an unexpected turn in their mother’s health thrusts four adult siblings and their exasperating father into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss. But their quick-witted mother, June, orchestrates her decline on her own terms — with biting humor, blunt honesty, and a lot of love.
The film takes place just before Christmas, when an unexpected turn in their mother’s health thrusts four adult siblings and their exasperating father into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss. But their quick-witted mother, June, orchestrates her decline on her own terms — with biting humor, blunt honesty, and a lot of love.
Q-tips Say: YES, we did enjoy it. It is such a genuine heartwarmer that the ones who do give it a chance might be pleasantly surprised. It might not be cheery Christmas viewing, but Goodbye June certainly offers plenty of food for thought and makes for a compelling watch. The film’s tone is never solemn, and that’s appreciated.
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BONEFISH GRILL – Sarasota FL – 9/7/25
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, good 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.
We shared: Grilled Scallops & Shrimp – Our simply grilled selections are lightly seasoned, wood-grilled & Fries & Cole Slaw.
Bang Bang Shrimp
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The Secret Woman
Louise lives a peaceful life on an island with her boyfriend, Joachim. But one summer day, her world is turned upside down when a stranger claims that she is actually Helene Söderberg — a Danish woman who vanished without a trace three years earlier.
Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy it. Some twists turned this into a nice mystery thriller. As we learn more about her and why a gentleman is pursuing her it all comes out. We learn she’s suffered from amnesia and that she’s not who she claims to be.
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Carrabba’s Italian grill
9/5/26 – 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: Chicken Soup. Chicken Marsala & mashed potatoes.
The Mr. had: spicy Lentil Soup. Pork Chop & sides: mashed potatoes & Pasta w/ meat sauce.
Mrs. Q says: good service/drinks/food.
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