Author Archives: Q-tips

Nonnas

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Q-tips

After the loss of his mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs. Netflix Q-tips say: Corny, Sentimental and Irrisistable. “Nonnas” is inspired by the real … Continue reading →

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Riverhouse Waterfront Rest. 5/12/25

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Q-tips

995 Riverside Dr Palmetto, FL 34221 – (941) 729-0616 – riverhousefl.com Q-tips say: Can’t beat the views. Food/drinks and service was ok. Had a fun evening with friends from the hood. Jim/Vicki were celebrating their anniversary. The Q-tips & Nancy … Continue reading →

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My Penguin Friend

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Q-tips

A sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman João (international star … Continue reading →

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Flemings

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Q-tips

flemingssteakhouse.com 8306 Tourist Center Dr Bradenton, FL, (941) 536-0774 Fleming’s in Bradenton (University Town Center) has Social Hour at the bar daily from 3 PM to 6 PM, featuring shareable bar bites and $9 hand-crafted cocktails.  We each had: Social Hour … Continue reading →

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GECKO’S GRILL – 5/9/25 Bradenton FL

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Q-tips

Gecko’s Grill & Pub – Twelve Oaks Plaza, SR 70 & I-75, 7228 55th Avenue E., Bradenton, FL 34203 (941) 727-8988 – http://www.geckosgrill.com/menus.php Great attitude & good food & bar service.  Drinks: Old Fashion  Burgers are big with onion, mustard, … Continue reading →

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CHINA VILLAGE 5/7/2025

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Q-tips

CHINA VILLAGE – 7254 55th Ave E. Bradenton, FL — 941-756-4859 – Open daily from 11 to 9 or 1o.  Closed on Monday, In the Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.  We ordered & picked up. They were very busy with take … Continue reading →

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The Young Pope

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Q-tips

Young and charming, newly elected Pius XIII, aka Lenny Belardo, is the first American Pope in history. His ascension appears to be the result of a simple, effective media strategy implemented by the College of Cardinals. In the Vatican, however, … Continue reading →

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Q-tips

Anna Maria Oyster Bar – UTC – 5405 University Pkwy Unit 110, Bradenton, FL 34201 Similar menu at the other Anna Maria Oyster bar rest. Have been to the Landside location & now there is another one open to enjoy. … Continue reading →

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The Chart House – Long Boat Key FL – 4/27/2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Q-tips

The Chart House – 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5593, chart-house.com We had our regular drinks: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan with Happy Hour Bourbon (Bulliet) & with dirty ice on the side. Both had:  PRIME … Continue reading →

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June Again

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Q-tips

In the heartfelt comedy JUNE AGAIN, a twist of fate gives family matriarch June (Noni Hazlehurst) a reprieve from a debilitating illness. Much to their amazement, June re-enters the lives of her adult children, Ginny (Claudia Karvan) and Devon (Stephen … Continue reading →

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