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Rosebud’s Steak & Seafood –

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Q-tips

2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 918-8771 www.rosebudssarasota.com 10/5/2025 – YES, to Rosebud. Go in the Dining Room. During “snow bird/money birds & spring break time,” make a reservation for the dining room. The dining room is much … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey -The Grand Finale

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Q-tips

DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial … Continue reading →

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BRIO Italian Rest. Sarasota FL 10/3/25

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Q-tips

BRIO – 190 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 702-9102brioitalian.comQ-Tips say:  Happy Hour begins at 3:00 to 6:00 in the bar/or outside sitting.  Each Q had:  Their Old Fashion. Shared the bread- they have a new delicious bread service. … Continue reading →

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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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