5700 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637, (773) 684-1414, msichicago.org
We drove & parked in their lot.
Q-tips say: The Grandson and Daughter & the Q-tips had a wonderful time.
Mrs. Q tips says: Might be easier to tell all about what we did not see! Spent the entire day there & Grandson would like to live there.
So many things/exhibits to enjoy! Yes, there is a rest./café to have munchies & drinks. You may also bring your own & use a locker to store it till ready to use.
Storm Exhibit
www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL
7/1/26 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around.
After a day at the Museum of Science & Industry, off to Calo’s for a relaxing dinner.
We shared the Bread.
Daughter had: Burrata Salad – Fresh creamy mozzarella, arugula, grape and oven-roasted yellow tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.
Grandson had: Vongole – clams, olive oil, over linguini.
Mrs. Q: had: an Old Fashion
The other half had: Perfect Manhattan
Mr. Q had: a cup of soup – Mushroom Soup.
Mrs. Q had: Mushroom Soup.
Q’s shared: Whitefish & a side of pasta w/meat sauce.
1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net
6/30/26 – After a visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo with Grandson & Daughter, off to Gino’s.
Always Great seeing Mixologist, Jen.
Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & a Cosmo.
Mr. Q had: A Perfect glass of wine.
We shared: House Salad & Gino’s Special pizza w/ extra peppers & olives.
6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com
6/24/26 – “Maid Day” so NO COOKING DAY.
Dinner at: Beard & Belly.
Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour –
Old Fashioned – 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 but they were not as previous times.
Mrs. Q had: Chicken Hand Pie – was ok.
Mrs. Q had: Chili.
6/16/26- 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.
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.
5661 N Clark St., (312) 973-0462, littlemadridtapascafe.com
6/15/25 – Q-tips say: 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.
Tabla de Embutidos
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 –
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.
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.
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.
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.
