Author Archives: Q-tips
MILLER’S PUB
MILLER’S PUB – 134 S Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 263-4988, millerspub.com Q-tips say: Nice decor but noisy. We had the Lamb with rice, mint jelly, Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) and a diet coke and rolls & butter. A large drink menu … Continue reading
MILITARY MUSEUM & LIBRARY 9/11/2018
Pritzker MILITARY MUSEUM & Library – 104 South Michigan Ave., Ste 400, Chicago, IL., (312) 374-9333, pritzkermilitary.org Q-tips say: A small museum with artifacts/photos, books/magazines/paintings from WWI. This exhibit was mainly about WWI. The exhibits do change from time to time and also offers “special … Continue reading
Edgewater Historical Society 9/2018
Edgewater Historical Society – 5358 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, (773) 506-4849, edgewaterhistory.org Q tips say: A small museum like the Pizza Museum. When we went they had an exhibit about the 1968 Democratic national convention protests. A short video about Edgewater’s beginnings to now. … Continue reading
LAKEBREEZE food stand – on Ostermann Beach
LAKEBREEZE – 5701 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL – Edgewater Q-tips say: This food stand is on Ostermann Beach. It replaced Nacho Mamas. They don’t have a liquor license yet, so it will be better for them when they get it. The Mr. … Continue reading
Money Museum – Chicago 9/2019
The Money Museum – 230 S LaSalle St., Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. (312) 322-2400 chicagofed.org Closed on the weekend. Be prepared to show ID (18+ only) and have your bags go through x ray machine and each person go through … Continue reading
Michigan Ave. Artfest – Chgo 7/2018
Artfest Michigan Avenue – This three day fine art festival takes place on Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue at the base of the iconic Chicago Tribune building overlooking the Chicago River. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. … Continue reading
The Roommate – Steppenwolf Theater 7/2018
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
Oyster Bah 7/2019
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
McCormick Bridge house Museum 7/2018
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
FLACO’s TACOS :( on Granville
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