NEBRASKA 1/2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Q-tips

NEBRASKA – Bruce Dern plays Woody Grant as a tempestuous Missouri father who’s convinced he’s won a million dollar magazine sweepstakes, and Will Forte as the son who grudgingly agrees to drive him to Nebraska to claim his winnings. Bob Odenkirk and Stacy Keach costar and June Squibb as Kate Grant.

Q-Tips say: SEE IT! A movie that is in black/white and might not be for everyone.
Mrs. Q says: It is slow at times, awkward, touching and sad, but at times, very very funny.
An unusual type of performance for Bruce Dern – but a good one. Believe me, the 20’s somethings will not rush to see Nebraska. Mrs. Q especially enjoyed the performance by June Squibb as Kate Grant, Woody Grant’s wife. At first she comes across as a Pain in the a-, a major PITA. However, as the movie progresses we find out what she is really like. Go see it and/or rent it. You will enjoy NEBRASKA, especially if you are older.

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TOLAY RESTAURANT – Petaluma CA

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Q-tips

Tolay Restaurant: 745 Baywood Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 283-2900, tolayrestaurant.com

Q-Tips say: Located in the Sheraton Sonoma County Hotel in Petaluma, which is dog friendly. The “Happy Hour” was only in the Lounge area, so that is where we ate. We chose Short Rib Pierogi – Wild Mushroom And Kochukaru Cream, Liberty Duck Spring Rolls – Seasoned With Honey And Soy, Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce With Asian Inspired Greens, Grilled Niman Ranch Flat Iron Steak – Pommes Frites, Grilled Asparagus with a Bacon And Whiskey Sauce. All were excellent along with the superb drinks – it is busy, the food and service is good and we were happy diners.

Bit of Tolay History: In 1823, Father Alta Mira, an early California explorer, discovered a beautiful 2,000-acre valley just three miles south of the present day Sheraton Sonoma County – Petaluma. He named it “Tolay”, in honor of a local Miwok Indian Chief. Historically, the floor of this valley was home to Sonoma County’s largest lake, Tolay Lake.

Proclaiming this fertile land sacred, indigenous tribes from all over the Pacific Northwest gathered to meet on the shores of Tolay Lake. They blessed sacred Charmstones and cast them into the lake during spiritual and healing rituals. To the Native Americans, these stones symbolized their successful hunting and fishing expeditions, and their bountiful harvests.

Today, the lake and its rich history have given way to abundant springs and ponds that support diverse populations of wildlife and flora, including Golden Eagles. A collection of these Native American Charmstones; over 4,000 years old, are on display at the Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, DC. In honor of this longstanding partnership of land and community, we are proud to call our restaurant “Tolay”.

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ANTOINE’S Restaurant – Sarasota, FL 3/2017

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Q-tips

ANTOINE’S  -1100 N Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL (941) 331-1400,  www.antionessarasota.com

Q-Tips say: Go and enjoy!  The food is outstanding, as is the service. They offer Wine and Beer. Antoine’s does not have a full bar.  Mrs. Q had the Steak Tartare.  The Mr. had Mussels in a creamy garlic sauce.Everyone’s dinner was outstanding. Fresh homemade bread which was delicious. Antoine’s is expensive, especially if you order several glasses of wine, but worth every penny spent. Mrs. Q says: they don’t open till 5:00 and I would suggest making a reservation, especially during snowbird season. They always come out with a taster of some homemade soup, etc. to excite your taste buds before your meal is served.  Great ambiance, food, service.

 

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THE LAZY LOBSTER – SARASOTA, FL 3/2020 Covid 19 pickup

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Q-tips

THE LAZY LOBSTER – 7602 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, (941) 351-5515
www.chefbobslazylobster.com

Their site ” Take out” due to Corona 19 – Rest. closed but open only for take out. So we ordered – no, we don’t have that one. But your web site says so. We have different fish made same way but $10.00 more.  NO THANKS. Will order from someplace else. Won’t be back there again. Don’t like gouging and get your website corrected.

Q-TIPS SAY: GO FOR IT!  Give it a try. After eating our way thru Summer in Chicago, we are now going to try eating our way thru the Winter in FL. THE LAZY LOBSTER was an excellent suggestion from our long time friends and we had an enjoyable evening catching up. Excellent service, ok food, Happy Hour wines, and a full Wine Menu. Delicious rolls with a sumptuous dipping sauce. The Lazy Lobster offers various menus: An Early Bird Special, a Lighter Fare Menu and, of course, a Regular Menu. They DO NOT have a full bar but the Happy Hour prices on House Wines are excellent. Go and enjoy and go with good friends. Good Friends make life more enjoyable. Mrs. Q says: The food is ok depending on what you like to order. Mrs. Q had the Fish & Chips that comes with fries, cole slaw and she ordered a side Ceasar Salad.  Mr. Q had the Scallops with pasta with a creamy sauce and a side order of the Lobster Bisque Soup.  Not one of Mrs. Q’s favorite but she can always find something on the menu that is decent. Yes, it does get crowded with the “snow birds.” Make a reservation. They have another location on Long Boat Key which is much better all the way around – food, service, ambiance.

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BISTROT MARGOT – 9/2013

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Q-tips

BISTROT MARGOT A touch of France in Old Town – 1437 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 587-3660
bistrotmargot.com

Q-Tips say: We had plans to go somewhere else for dinner after The Red Orchid Theater but due to a change of plans enjoyed dinner at Bistrot Margot. The Q’s have been here before and enjoyed. If we had known we were going to come here, the Q’s would have brought along the Restaurant certificate we had for Bistrot Margot.

The food, service, drinks and desserts were all top notch and resonably priced considering everyone enjoyed Cocktails, a bottle of wine, Entrees and dessert. Entrees of choice were: Duck, the Trout Fish entree on the “special” menu and the Pork Tenderloin. Mrs. Q says: My ESCALOPE DE VEAU – Thin-Pounded Parmesan-Crusted Veal (the Parmesan Crust on the Veal was paper thin & very tasty), Pate a Choux Gnocchi (awesome flavors), Grilled Asparagus, Capered Citrus Butter, Cherry Tomatoes – all delicious. Go and enjoy, the four of us did.

Bistrot Margot Specials:
Half Price Wine Mondays, Excluding wines available by the glass.

$26.95 Prix Fixe Wednesdays, Any Appetizer, Any Entrée, and Any Dessert!

$19.95 Round Plate Prix Fixe:
Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-6pm,
First Course: Caesar Salad or Soup of the Day
Main Course: Roasted Chicken, Steak Frites, or Tilapia aux Noix
Dessert: Profiteroles or Bread Pudding

Les Plats du Jour, $19.95:
Sunday: Coq au Vin
Monday: Beef Bourguignon
Tuesday: Beef Wellington
Wednesday: Bouillabaisse
Thursday: Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Posted on August 30, 2013 by Q-tips

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312 CHICAGO 9/2018

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Q-tips

312 Chicago – 136 N. La Salle St. Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 696-2420
312chicago.com

Q-Tips say: One of the Best – Outstanding food, service,  drinks, and cappuccino. The Q’s shared a Caesar Salad.  Then the Q’s each ordered the Scallops which were delicious.  Our friends ordered a fish special (Mediterranean Skin-on Sea Bass, Yellow Pepper Puree, Crab Meat, Green Onion, Radishes, Fresno Peppers, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Micro Cilantro) the other ordered the Filet ( Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Tri-Colored Fingerling Potatoes, Truffle Butter, Porcini Mushroom Sauce).  The drinks were good but there was no room for dessert.

We came after an afternoon theater performance of “Tootsie” at the Cadillac Theater. 312 Chicago was crowded – many were pre-theater patrons. Many times you go to the tried and true but the Q’s will make sure we return to 312 Chicago – it was that good.

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BETWEEN PERUVIAN CAFE LOUNGE – 7/2013

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Q-tips

Between Peruvian Cafe & Lounge – 1324 N Milwaukee Ave, (BETWEEN (hence the name) – Paulina St & Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL 60622, (773) 292-0585, www.betweenchicago.com

Q-Tips say: We used our Groupon and enjoyed the food. service & ambiance. Definitely a nice change from burgers & steak. Some of our Senior friends probably would not appreciate this food as much as our adult California children would. The decor is very different with tradtional tables and non traditional booths and a bar area.

The Special Groupon Menu included menu A and B. Each chose one: Our meals included:
Antocucho De Corazo: grilled skewers of veal heart marinated in aji panca,
peruvian corn, rocoto sauce.
Quinoa Chicken Salad: mixed greens, quinoa breaded chicken breast, tomato, palm, aji amarillo, house balsamic.

Ceviche Classico: best ceviche in Chicago. ever. classic “leche de tigre”, cilantro, red onion, glazed sweet potato, andean corn.
Lomo Saltado: Peruvian stir-fry chicken, tomato, onion, soy and hand-cut fries. steamed white rice.

Our shared dessert was: Chocolate Lucuma: chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream and drizzled caramel sauce. Plus free: two glasses of Sangria.

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McCORMICK and SCHMICK& – Wacker Dr. Chicago 6/2013

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Q-tips

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks One E. Wacker Dr., Chicago,IL 60601, Restaurant: 312.923.7226 – www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Q-Tips say: Decent food, great drinks & service but overpriced. We did enjoy our drinks, service and our steaks, however we have had a better Wedge Salad. The side we chose, Baked Gruyere Potatoes, which we shared and the string beans on a bed of sauteed onions were different and delicious. We decided to eat in the bar and have a Happy Hour drink from the Bar Menu and eat there having the steak that is offered from the Dinner Menu. It seems “Happy Hour Drinks” only apply to the Bar Area Menu. Again, a decent meal but overpriced.

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COIN OF INDECISION – How to make decisions using your intuition

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Q-tips

COIN OF INDECISION – by Sean Adams – How to make Decisions Using your Intuition. http://www.coinofindecision.com/

There are so many self help books out there that talk a lot of theory but do not have a practical application for success. This book changes all of that. All you need is a coin to use the power of manifestation and intuition to ensure your major (and minor) life choices will be the ones that serve you best.

We all have inherent wisdom from sources that we can tap into, but we do not always know how to access that wisdom. Coin Of Indecision will introduce you to that wisdom and teach you how to use it to your advantage.

Mrs. Q says: I liked the COIN OF INDECISION & wonders just what is the “MYSTERY” that is talked about? Is it God, Faith, a Gut Feeling, or something else? Read the COIN of INDECISION and decide for yourself. Mrs. Q enjoyed the COIN and learned a few things, especially to – “be Ok with where you currently are in life” – but keep moving. The author is a wise Man for being so young. So, read the COIN and perhaps it might help you improve your “Decision Making Process”.

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