Category Archives: Chicago Rest. 2025

Big Jones -7/9/25

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Q-tips

A Southern, Breakfast & Brunch Bar – Breakfast from 11:00 till 2:00. Indoor/outdoor dining. Happy Hour – Every Monday – Friday from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. 5347 N Clark St Chicago, IL ., (773) 275-5725, bigjoneschicago.com – a few doors down … Continue reading →

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Calo’s

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Q-tips

www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 7/4/25 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around. We shared the delicious bread. The Q tips had: usual Libations – Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan. Each Q had: … Continue reading →

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Beard & Belly

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Q-tips

6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com 7/2/25 – Both Q’s had: Drinks: Old Fashioned – Maker’s Mark – demerara, Regan’s orange bitters, angostura bitters with an orange swath- dirty ice on the side. Mr. Q also … Continue reading →

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Shaw’s Crab House 6/29/25

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Q-tips

SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 – http://www.shawscrabhouse.com  A wonderful Anniversary Dinner at Shaw’s. The Q’s shared: a Dozen oysters. Mrs. Q had: Maker’s Mark Old Fashion & the other half had: A … Continue reading →

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Regalia Bar & Rest.

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Q-tips

6/25/2025-  5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 856-0175, regalia5959.com Yes, Indoor/Outdoor dining. After enjoying Happy Yappy Hour at our place, the Q’s & long time friends, Eileen & Rich, had a wonderful time at Regalia. Eileen had: Favorite Drink … Continue reading →

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Mas Alla Del Sol

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Q-tips

MAS ALLA DEL SOL -5848 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 654-1900,  masalladelsolrestaurant.com 6/18/2025 – Life is good! We began dinner by sharing the Complimentary Salsa– Guacamole & sauce. Mas Alla del Sol – The Q’s shared: Carne Asada y … Continue reading →

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PATIO BEEF – Edgewater IL

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Q-tips

PATIO BEEF – 6022 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, Edgewater, (773) 764-8500 – 6/3/25 Q-tips say: YES, go and enjoy!   We almost always take out – but the fact that cab drivers and Chicago’s Finest Officers frequent the restaurant is a sure … Continue reading →

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Tapas Barcelona

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Q-tips

6/9/25 -1615 Chicago Ave Evanston (847) 866-9900, tapasbarcelona.com Had a wonderful time with neighbors, Helen & Michael. We shared the bread. Q’s had: Margaritas Q-tips shared: Queso de Cabra con Tomate – Baked Goat cheese in tomato sauce, garlic bread. … Continue reading →

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Indie Cafe – Sushi

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Q-tips

5/24/2025 – 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. This visit was a take out & we ate and drank … Continue reading →

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L Woods Tap & Pine Lodge – in Lincolnwood, IL

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Q-tips

1/27/2025- It has been awhile since we went to L Woods. So after running errands, & dentist 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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