Q-Tips Reviews

LINCOLN PARK Z00 11/10/2026 – IT IS FREE !

Posted on November 10, 2026 by Q-tips

LINCOLN PARK ZOO – 2200 N Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614, (312) 742-2000, lpzoo.org

The exterior of Lincoln Park Zoo in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. This zoo is free to everyone year round and features 1,100 animals Stock Photo - Alamy

Mrs. Q-SAYS: YES, GO AND ENJOY! IT IS FREE! – FREE IS GOOD.

Decided to walk thru the zoo instead of around the hood. Had a great walk & beautiful weather.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO is a wonderful place to visit – old and young alike enjoy the wonderful zoo & lakefront. Found free parking on the street but there is a parking lot & pay the fee just in case you can’t find free street parking. Many animals to see and they were active due to the sunny beautiful weather. The Zoo offers little people train & all restaurants were open. Restaurants and sidewalk vendors are available as well as areas to picnic either under shelter or on the grassy areas. The small working farm was not open along with a few other venues but most are open. The day we went the animals were very active, which adds to your enjoyment.

Mrs. Q says: The Zoo was busy with School children & families enjoying the Zoo. The four legged animals were out playing & enjoying the day also. Go and enjoy, it may not be the largest Zoo due to lack of some animals but a great way to spend the day. I miss the Elephants.
PS Lincoln Park Zoo has a great Ape House. So go and enjoy – say HI your distant relatives!

Photo of Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL, United States

Photo of Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL, United States. Love the Zebras!

Photo of Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL, United States. Gorilla — **Hi to my very very distant relative.**

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Mas Alla Del Sol

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Q-tips

MAS ALLA DEL SOL -5848 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 654-1900, masalladelsolrestaurant.com

11/8/26 – Life is good!

We began dinner by sharing the Complimentary Salsa– Guacamole & sauce.

Mas Alla del Sol – The Q’s shared: Lamb Shank w/side delicious corn mashed potatoes/salad.

Mr. Q had: a Margarita. Mrs. Q had: A Margarita.

Mrs. Q says: MAS ALLA DEL SOL is NOT your local Taco Bell. Food and drinks are decent. A tad over -priced but worth every penny. Street parking. Street parking is FREE on Sun.

Carne Asada y Camarones – Grilled skirt steak and jumbo shrimp.

Photo of Mas Alla Del Sol - Chicago, IL, United States. Margarita — Margarita

Photo of Mas Alla Del Sol - Chicago, IL, United States. Complimentary salsa

Complimentary Salsa sauce &

we order a side of guacamole.

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GINO’S NORTH PIZZA – EDGEWATER -near Loyola U.

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Q-tips

1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net

11/5/26- Was great to see wonderful mixologist, Jen.

Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & a Cosmo.

Mr. Q had: A Perfect Manhattan & glass of wine.

We shared: Antipasto & Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich– topped with onions, green peppers, and mozzarella with a side of au jus & side of chips & ranch dressing to dip the chips.

Gino's North — Holiday Decorations & famous snowdrop statue

Gino’s Special pizza – Includes Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich- topped with onions, green peppers, and mozzarella with a side of au jus.

Antipasto Salad w/
side of Garlic Bread.

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Regalia Bar & Rest.

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Q-tips

11/3/26- 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 & a glass of wine.

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.

Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. Complimentary house made focaccia bread along with an olive oil-cannellini bean dip!

REGALIA - 101 Photos & 63 Reviews - 5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL - Menu - Yelp — Rigatoni Ragu Alla Rustico

Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. The seared tina carpaccio rocks. It's topped with sliced serrano & crystallized garlic over chipotle aioli, lime & soy sauce. — Tuna Carpaccio

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Little Madrid

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Q-tips

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

11/2/26 – Mrs. Q says: “Maid Day” – (“Clean, laundry, etc.”) means “No Cooking Day.” Off to Little Madrid for din-din.

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.

Delicious Dessert: Churros & Chocolate – they make their own delicious chocolate.

Enjoyed the small plates & sharing.

Tabla de Embutidos

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Calo’s

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Q-tips

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

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

11/1/2026 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around.

We shared the Bread.

Mrs. Q: had: an Old Fashion. 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.

Best restaurant drinks around are made by
Mixologist- Valentina at Calo.

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Peridia Golf & CC dining- Fridays

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Q-tips

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.

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Selva

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Q-tips

University Town Center – 67 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota – 941.358.6272

selvagrill.com

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.

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Animals

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Q-tips

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.

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