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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ordinary Angels

Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard … Continue reading

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Send Help

Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s an unsettling, darkly humorous battle of wills and wits … Continue reading

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L Woods Tap & Pine Lodge – in Lincolnwood, IL

5/20/26 It has been awhile since we went to L Woods. So after running errands, & Dr. appts., decided to go here. Food, service & libations were good. Yes, you can eat indoors or outdoors in a covered area with … Continue reading

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LINCOLN PARK Z00 5/19/2026 – IT IS FREE !

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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Indie Cafe – Sushi

5/11/2026 – 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. Today was “Maid Day,” – Cleaning Day, which means NO COOKING … Continue reading

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McNamara’s Irish Pub

2740 Old Lebanon Rd Nashville, TN mcnamarasirishpub.com On our way to Chicago, our favorite Son, Sean, suggested to stop at this Irish Pub for dinner & an overnight stay at The Hampton Inn. The Inn was the cleanest place we … Continue reading

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