Category Archives: Chicago Rest. 2026
Calo’s
www.calorestaurant.com – 5343 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 9/1/26 – Valentina‘s drinks at Calo’s are the best restaurant drinks around. Had another wonderful visit & fun time at Calo’s with long, time friends: John, Wayne & Marge. An early BD … Continue reading
Little Madrid
5661 N Clark St., (312) 973-0462, littlemadridtapascafe.com 8/31/26 – Mrs. Q says: “Maid Day” – (“Clean, laundry, etc”.) means “No Cooking Day.” Off to Little Madrid for din-din. Nice place. They now have a “surge charge” if you use a … Continue reading
GINO’S NORTH PIZZA – EDGEWATER -near Loyola U.
1111 W Granville Ave Chicago, (773) 465-1616, ginosnorth.net Last week: Once again, the sign on the door stating: – Mon. Tues. Weds., Thurs., Fri., opening at 5:00 instead of regular hours. Why don’t they post this on the website. 8/27/26 … Continue reading
Topoli –
8/24/26 – Persian/Mediterranean cuisine – 5335 N Sheridan Rd. topolipersian.com (773) 564-9080 Had a great evening with friend, Ginger. Ginger had: brought a bottle of wine & had: Chicken Breast Kabob – Charbroiled boneless chicken breast cubes marinated with … Continue reading
Mas Alla Del Sol
MAS ALLA DEL SOL -5848 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 654-1900, masalladelsolrestaurant.com 8/20/26 – Life is good! We began dinner by sharing the Complimentary Salsa– Guacamole & sauce. Mas Alla del Sol – The Q’s shared: Lamb Shank w/side … Continue reading
Beard & Belly
6157 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL – (773) 754-7429, beardandbellychicago.com 8/12/26 – “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
Cooper Hawk Winery & Rest.
8/5/26- chwinery.com – 6731 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL A dinner with Mrs. Q’s sister at Cooper Hawk Rest. The first time visit to this Restaurant for the Q-Tips. We shared the bread. Sis had: Chicken dinner w/ mashed potatoes. … Continue reading
Regalia Bar & Rest.
8/4/26- 5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 856-0175, regalia5959.com Yes, Indoor/Outdoor dining. We shared the Bread & an Appetizer: Crab Cake. Was ok but a bit pricey. Mrs. Q had: an Old Fashion. Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & … 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