Category Archives: Chicago Rest. 2026
Calo’s
www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 7/11/26 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around. Maid Day – No Cooking Day so off to Calo’s for dinner. We shared the Bread. Mrs. Q: had: an … Continue reading
Beard & Belly
6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com 7/8/26 – “Maid Day” so NO COOKING DAY. Dinner at: Beard & Belly. Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour – Old Fashioned – Maker’s Mark – demerara, Regan’s orange bitters, angostura … Continue reading
GINO’S NORTH PIZZA – EDGEWATER -near Loyola U.
1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net 7/7/26 Always Great seeing Mixologist, Jen. Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & a Cosmo. Mr. Q had: A Perfect Manhattan & glass of wine. We shared: House Salad & Gino’s Special … Continue reading
Regalia Bar & Rest.
6/16/26- 5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 856-0175, regalia5959.com Yes, Indoor/Outdoor dining. We shared the Bread. Mrs. Q had: an Old Fashion. Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan. Entrée: Both O’s had: – Seared Tuna Carpaccio– Chipotle Aioli / Serrano … Continue reading
Little Madrid
5661 N Clark St., (312) 973-0462, littlemadridtapascafe.com 6/15/25 – Q-tips say: Nice place. They now have a “surge charge” if you use a credit card instead of paying with cash. Yes, they do have a “Happy Hour.” We began with … Continue reading
Shaw’s Crab House 6/12/26
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 – http://www.shawscrabhouse.com A wonderful Birthday Dinner at Shaw’s for Mr. Q after a great walk around Chi-town & the Riverwalk. We had a wonderful evening with long, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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