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Santa Cruz Museum of Discovery – 1855 41st Ave., Capitola, CA 95010, (888) 424-8035 sccmod.org It is a GREAT place for 2 years old up to 17, especially on a rainy day.  Not so sure about the 17 year old … Continue reading →

SAPORI TRATTORIA – 2701 N. Halsted St. Chicago Il – 773-832-9999 – saporitrattoria.net Q-Tips say: You want Italian? Sapori Trattoria is one of the better restaurants, especially if you are an avid Pasta person. Hugh servings, decent drinks. We arrived … Continue reading →

GOLDFISH The2257 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 404-7336, greenhousetheater.org Q-Tips say: Liked it and also liked the “easy free parking at the former “Children’s Hospital parking lot”. Mrs. Q enjoyed it more than Mr. Q. Mrs. Q always … Continue reading →

The Grand Concourse – 1650 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, (312) 335-1650, steppenwolf.org Shelley runs a Bronx soup kitchen with unsentimental efficiency, but lately her heart is not quite in her job—or her faith. When Emma—a driven yet erratic … Continue reading →

Illinois Curiosities by Richard Moreno – Quirky characters, roadside oddities & other offbeat stuff Mrs. Q says: Loved this book. Ill Curiosities is an easy read and will have you laughing out loud. Whether your’re born and raised Illinoisan, transplant … Continue reading →

BRAVO Cucina Italiana – 1701 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, (847) 733-0917, bravoitalian.com Q-Tips say: Yes, go for the Happy Hour Bar Bites. We decided to stop in at Bravo and check out the Happy Hour Menu (Discounted drinks and … Continue reading →

TRENCHERMAN’S – 2039 W North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, (773) 661-1540, trenchermen.com Q-Tips say: The Q’s went to celebrate their anniversary and had a great time. The food, service and ambiance was terrific. Our appetizers: CDK Farm Beef Tartare, Sunflower … Continue reading →

MAGGIE DALEY PARK – 407-461 S Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL 60603, www.maggiedaleypark.com The MAGGIE DALEY PARK offers: Several Climbing Walls -Skating Ribbon, Play Garden, Fieldhouse, Tennis Courts, Picnic Groves, Cancer Survivors’ Garden, and special Programs & Events. Mrs. Q says: … Continue reading →

CHARLES DAWES HOUSE – 225 Greenwood St., Evanston, IL 60201, (847) 475-3410, evanstonhistorycenter.org Q-Tips say: Go and enjoy. They are open daily from 1 to 4 PM. Docent tours on on Wed. Th. Fri. at 1, 2, 3 o’ clock … Continue reading →

LOVE & MERCY – In the late 1960s, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson (Paul Dano) stops touring, produces “Pet Sounds” and begins to lose his sanity. By the 1980s, Wilson (John Cusack), under the sway of a controlling therapist, finds … Continue reading →