Little Madrid

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

6/15/25 – Q-tips say: Nice place.

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.

Croquetas de Pollo
Gambas Al Ajillo – Shrimp
Albondigas – Spanish Meatballs

Tabla de Embutidos

Anchovies & olives
Churros & Chocolate
Bacon wrapped dates
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Shaw’s Crab House 6/12/26

SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 –

Photo of Shaw's Crab House - Chicago, IL, United States. SHAW'S

http://www.shawscrabhouse.com 

A wonderful Birthday Dinner at Shaw’s for Mr. Q after a great walk around Chi-town & the Riverwalk.

We had a wonderful evening with long, long, time friends: Rich & Eileen.

We all shared: the delicious Bread & Butter.

They Had:  Shrimp dinner & Fish & Chips dinner along with their favorite Drinks & shared an Ice cream dessert.

The Q’s shared: a Dozen oysters.

Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour Prosecco & the other half had:  A Happy Hour Manhattan.

Dinner:  Both had: Delicious Sauteed Soft Crabs.

Q’s Shared dessert: Shaw’s treated us to a piece of Limoncello pie for the BD Baby.

Shaw’s has some of the best Oysters/Clams.  Fresh, Fresh & Fresh were the Oysters, delicious Bisque Soup, bread & dinner entrees.

Q-Tips say: Shaw’s is one of the best Seafood, Sushi & Steak Restaurants around Chi-Town. You don’t find Seafood any fresher than at Shaw’s. Mrs. Q says:  It is one of the BEST restaurant not the least expensive – but worth every penny.  And we don’t have to “Shuck” our own Oysters. Best Lobster Bisque Soup and awesome Sautéed Soft Shell Crab when in season.

                                                                   Delicious bread.

Oyster






Lobster Bisque
Sauteed Soft Shell Crabs
Limoncello cake
Ice Cream dessert
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Tapas Barcelona

6/9/26 -1615 Chicago Ave Evanston Ill

(847) 866-9900, tapasbarcelona.com

Had a wonderful time & dinner with friend, Ginger.

We shared the bread.

Ginger had: Wine & Traditional Cold cured salmon tapas.

And a Special Treat from Ginger: We shared the delicious Flan.

Each Q- tip had: Margarita Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice.

Q-tips shared: Queso de Cabra con Tomate – Baked Goat cheese in tomato sauce, garlic bread. Gambas al Ajillo – Sauteed shrimp with olive oil, garlic and chiles. Chuletas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce served with couscous.

Queso de cabra con tomate -Baked goat cheese
Gambas al Ajillo – Sauteed shrimp with olive oil, garlic and chiles.
Chuletas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce.
Delicious Flan
Traditional Cold cured salmon tapas.

Pulpito a La Plancha

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POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN – 6/7/26

Photo of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Lisle, IL, United States

Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken, 6340 N Broadway St – (between Rosemont Ave & Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL 60660, Neighborhood: Edgewater –  (773) 973-0330

6/7/26 –  Q-Tips say: We try not to eat it too often but we do enjoy it sometimes! 

The service at the Broadway St store is just ok.  Nothing better that Popeye’s Chicken straight out of the cooker – something to be happy about to wait at Popeyes. If you are a tad constipated, get some Popeyes & all will come out fine.     

 

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Chicken tenders with mysterious taste - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

 

Mrs. Q’s Cosmo
Greek Salad with the BEST Dressing | The Recipe Critic
I made a side salad for myself.
The Perfect Manhattan
A Perfect Manhattan for the Mr.
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Ladies First

Damien Sachs (Sacha Baron Cohen) seemingly has it all: money, power, and a never ending stream of casual flings. As he prepares to ascend to the role of CEO at a leading advertising agency, his life is turned upside down when he wakes up in his worst nightmare: a parallel world dominated by women. Where he once ruled the boardroom, he now finds himself humbled and going head-to-head with the newly fierce and fearless Alex Fox (Rosamund Pike). With the rules of engagement changed and Alex at the top of her game, the two boldly battle it out in a playful and satirical comedy about what happens when the script is flipped.

Q-tips say: YES, we did enjoy “Ladies First.”

For some men, this might feel uncomfortable or hard to relate to, but it brutally portrays the reality of women’s lives. It gives you a great laugh, yet still feels profound.

Such a different pace where women rule the world quite a delight things like Victor’s secret, Burger Queen, new Year new butt, is it that time of the again, couldn’t stop laughing, I’d like to see more things like this.

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The AMERICA’S

The Americas will be on weekly at 7:00 PM on NBC, and is available to stream the next day on Peacock.

The last episode shows how they were able to get those awesome photos & breathtaking habitats.

Tom Hanks narrates a 10-episode television event from the executive producers of Planet Earth, exploring the extraordinary worlds and wildlife of North and South America. The breathtaking journey follows amazing creatures living in their natural habitats across the supercontinent, including diverse terrains like the Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, Amazon, Frozen North, Gulf Coast, Andes, Caribbean, West Coast and Patagonia. Each location comes alive in never-before-seen footage showing the unique connectedness of the land that millions of people call home.

Q-tips say: YES, watch this. We enjoyed The Americas before & now again.

Some of the best parts of The Americas is that it acknowledges the impact of humans on the natural world, to a certain extent. Woodpeckers find new uses for barns, and raccoons run rampant in New York City, demonstrating that we’re not evolving alone and that there are living beings affected by our actions.

Mrs. Q says: The cinematography is beautiful. They also got plenty of intimate shots, whether they’re of insects or snakes or raccoons holing up in a stone wall.

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Mia Francesca

4436 W Touhy Ave Lincolnwood, IL –

www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-lincolnwood

6/2/26 – Q-tips say: It was Happy Hour!

We shared the bread.

We shared the appetizer: Meatballs.

Mrs. Q had: an Old Fashion

Mr. Q had: a Perfect Manhattan

Mrs. Q had: Carpaccio

Mr. Q had: Sausage & Peppers

Sausage & Peppers
Carpaccio

Libations

Inside & outside seating

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Calo’s

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

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

5/23/26 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around.

Mrs. Q: had: an Old Fashion

The other half had: Perfect Manhattan

We shared the delicious bread.

Each Q had: a cup of soup – Minestrone.

Q’s shared: Vongole- Little neck Baked Clams over Linguini w/ white sauce.

Delicious Bread
Minestrone Soup
Grilled Salmon
Penne Pasta w/meat sauce
Vongole
Wild Mushroom pasta
Pork Chops

inside seating
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Ordinary Angels

Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.

Q tips say: WOW! Yes we enjoyed Ordinary Angels. A heartbreaking story everyone else thinks is hopeless, and Sharon (Hillary Swank) somehow manages to triumph over the most daunting of obstacles. Hilary Swank brings incredible energy and humanity to her role, while Alan Ritchson delivers a surprisingly restrained and vulnerable performance as a struggling father.

Mrs. Q says:  This movie reminds me that ordinary people can sometimes make an extraordinary and positive difference in our lives. We need more of this in our present society.

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Send Help

Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s an unsettling, darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.

Q-tips say: Thought we would like “Send Help” but the ending is a bit awkward & disappointing. This was humorous and intense. Quickly paced and the 2 characters were great. Got a little dumb at the end.

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