Author Archives: Q-tips

The Roommate – Steppenwolf Theater 7/2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Q-tips

The Roommate – Steppenwolf Theater,  N Halsted St., Chicago, IL,  (312) 335-1650,    steppenwolf.org  Q-tips say:  Sharon is Midwestern nice. But to Robyn, her new roommate from the Bronx, that just means very nosy and very, very talkative. A comical mismatch … Continue reading →

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Oyster Bah 7/2019

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Q-tips

Oyster Bah – 1962 N Halsted., Floor  1,  Chicago, IL,  (773) 248-3000, oysterbah.com Q-tips say:   It was after a matinee Theater Performance. Good food, drinks & decent service.  Arrived during “happy hour” which included special items marked w/ an anchor were … Continue reading →

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McCormick Bridge house Museum 7/2018

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Q-tips

McCormick Bridge house Museum –  376 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, lower Wacker Dr.  (312) 977-0227,  bridgehousemuseum.org Q-tips say: See it.    McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges.  Tons of photos telling the story … Continue reading →

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FLACO’s TACOS :( on Granville

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Q-tips

FLACO’s TACOS :(-  1116-1120 West Granville Ave., Edgewater, Chicago, (773) 262-8226, flacostacosonline.com Q-tips say: Mrs. Q says:  What? You have never gone to Flaco’s Tacos in Edgewater???  It started with the Mr. wanted Nachos. Since Waterfront Cafe does not have them any more and we decided … Continue reading →

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DO NO HARM 6/2018

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Q-tips

DO NO HARM –  Henry Marsh – stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery Mrs. Q says: Liked this book.  What is it like to be a brain surgeon? To holds someone’s life in your hands and cut into the … Continue reading →

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Books 2019 – 2018

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Q-tips
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The SPARK of LIFE – 6/2018

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Q-tips

The Spark of Life – Electricity in the Human Body by Frances Ashcroft Mrs. Q says: a wonderful, fascinating book. Story of how scientists for centuries tried to understand the role of electricity in our bodies  is now driving some … Continue reading →

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Rest. Chicago 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Q-tips
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Polish Museum of America 5/2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Q-tips

Polish Museum of America –  984 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago,  (773) 384-3352    polishmuseumofamerica.org Q-tips say:  Great place to see Polish artwork and learn why Chicago has such a rich Polish culture! They have a docent that gives a tour. Artifacts from Polish … Continue reading →

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Harry Caray’s Italian – 2018

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Q-tips

Harry Caray’s – 33 W. Kinzie, Chicago 312-828-0966 –   harrycarays.com Q-tips say: After the Riverwalk excursion, walked to “Harry Caray’s” Rest. and had a late lunch/early dinner. Entrees: the Chicken Vesuvio w/roasted potatoes & peas. One entree: Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti Marinara.  … Continue reading →

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