www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL
11/1/26 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around.
We shared the Bread.
Wayne & Marge had: Each had: Wine & shared a pizza.
Mrs. Q: had: an Old Fashion & Tito’s Cosmo. 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.
1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net
10/31/26-
Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & a Cosmo.
Mr. Q had: A Perfect Manhattan & glass of wine.
We shared: Salad & Gino’s Special pizza – Includes Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. & side of chips & ranch dressing to dip the chips.
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.
University Town Center – 67 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota – 941.358.6272
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After realizing how lonely and routine her life has become, a longtime widow begins relationships with two very different men.
Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy this movie. It is worth watching if you enjoy gentle, character-driven stories about life later in age. Good, simple, often funny movie & wonderful and touching movie.
2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 918-8771
www.rosebudssarasota.com
10/25/2026 – 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“.
Had a wonderful dinner with long time friends Rae Ann & Chuck.
Chuck had: Scotch & water & Salad & Liver and Onions.
RaeAnn had: Scotch & Water & Liver and Onions.
We shared the bread.
Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion up – dirty ice on the side. Shared: Liver & Onions & Croquettes.
Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Wine. Shared: Liver & Onions & Croquettes.
Go in the dining room & enjoy. Also, ask for wonderful waiter, Tom.
Some of our favorite dishes: Awesome Braised Lamb Shank dinner, delicious fish items such as Salmon, several whitefish choices, ribs, shrimp, best Liver & Onions around.
