Author Archives: Q-tips
GINO’S NORTH PIZZA – EDGEWATER -near Loyola U.
1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net 6/19/26 – It was: “MAID DAY” – cleaning day, so NO COOKING DAY- off to Gino’s N. Had a wonderful time with long time friend: John. John had: Water & we shared … Continue reading
Beard & Belly
6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com 6/17/26 – “Maid Day” so NO COOKING DAY. Dinner at: Beard & Belly. Mrs. Q had: Old Fashioned – Maker’s Mark – demerara, Regan’s orange bitters, angostura bitters with an … Continue reading
Regalia Bar & Rest.
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 … Continue reading
Little Madrid
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 … Continue reading
Shaw’s Crab House 6/12/26
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 – 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, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN – 6/7/26
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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: … Continue reading