Author Archives: Q-tips

Big Jones -7/9/25

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Q-tips

A Southern, Breakfast & Brunch Bar – Breakfast from 11:00 till 2:00. Indoor/outdoor dining. Happy Hour – Every Monday – Friday from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. 5347 N Clark St Chicago, IL ., (773) 275-5725, bigjoneschicago.com – a few doors down … Continue reading →

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Poker Face

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Q-tips

A mystery-of-the-week series following Charlie Cale, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t … Continue reading →

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The Bear

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Q-tips

A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of … Continue reading →

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Calo’s

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Q-tips

www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 7/4/25 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around. We shared the delicious bread. The Q tips had: usual Libations – Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan. Each Q had: … Continue reading →

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Beard & Belly

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Q-tips

6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com 7/2/25 – Both Q’s had: Drinks: Old Fashioned – Maker’s Mark – demerara, Regan’s orange bitters, angostura bitters with an orange swath- dirty ice on the side. Mr. Q also … Continue reading →

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LINCOLN PARK Z00 7/1/2025 – IT IS FREE !

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Q-tips

LINCOLN PARK ZOO – 2200 N Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614, (312) 742-2000, lpzoo.org Mrs. Q-SAYS: YES, GO AND ENJOY! IT IS FREE! – FREE IS GOOD. Decided to thru the zoo instead of around the hood.  Had a great … Continue reading →

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Shaw’s Crab House 6/29/25

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Q-tips

SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 – http://www.shawscrabhouse.com  A wonderful Anniversary Dinner at Shaw’s. The Q’s shared: a Dozen oysters. Mrs. Q had: Maker’s Mark Old Fashion & the other half had: A … Continue reading →

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Regalia Bar & Rest.

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Q-tips

6/25/2025-  5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 856-0175, regalia5959.com Yes, Indoor/Outdoor dining. After enjoying Happy Yappy Hour at our place, the Q’s & long time friends, Eileen & Rich, had a wonderful time at Regalia. Eileen had: Favorite Drink … Continue reading →

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Mas Alla Del Sol

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Q-tips

MAS ALLA DEL SOL -5848 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 654-1900,  masalladelsolrestaurant.com 6/18/2025 – Life is good! We began dinner by sharing the Complimentary Salsa– Guacamole & sauce. Mas Alla del Sol – The Q’s shared: Carne Asada y … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s way home –

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Q-tips

As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her … Continue reading →

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