Author Archives: Q-tips

Calo’s

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Q-tips

www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 9/26/25 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around. After “Yappy Happy Hour” at Mrs. Q’s she shed, we had an enjoyable evening with Eileen & Rich at Calo’s. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Q-tips

1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net Nice seeing Mixologist – Jen. Had a wonderful last visit to Gino’s before leaving for Fl. Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & a Cosmo. Mr. Q had: A Perfect Manhattan & … Continue reading →

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The Four Seasons

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Q-tips

Six old friends head for a relaxing weekend away only to learn that one couple in the group is about to split up. The three couples, Kate and Jack, Nick and Anne, and Danny and Claude, are completely upended by … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Watch

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Q-tips

Believing he witnessed an abduction, a young man turns to his next-door neighbor, a retired security guard, to help him find the missing woman. fandango – amc + Q-tips say: We did enjoy. A compact and intense thriller, Simon McNally, has … Continue reading →

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MOODY’S PUB – 9/17/2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Q-tips

MOODY’S Pub 5910 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 275-2696, moodyspub.com Both Q’s had a:  Miller Light Beer. We shared:  We shared the Burger w/ Swiss & fries.  Had a Dad & his baby girl at the table next … Continue reading →

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Beard & Belly

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Q-tips

6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com 9/15/25 – Mrs. Q had: 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: … Continue reading →

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Regalia Bar & Rest.

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Q-tips

9/10/2025-  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. Each Q had: a bowl of Mushroom Soup. Entrée: Both O’s had: … Continue reading →

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The Paper

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Q-tips

The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the “The Office” find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it. Peacock Q-tips say: So far, we are enjoying it. … Continue reading →

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Indie Cafe – Sushi

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Q-tips

9/8/2025 – 5951 N Broadway St Chicago – (773) 561-5577 – indiecafe.us   Indie has indoor/outdoor seating. BYOB with corkage fee for Beer & Wine only. No BYOB outside. This visit was a take home & we ate and drank … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Park Zoo

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Q-tips

9/8/2025- Lincoln Park Zoo – 2001 N Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614, lpzoo.org – (312) 742-2000 Q-tips say: Yes, another enjoyable our visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo. IT IS FREE! Everything is open even the Merry Go Round & … Continue reading →

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