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 & a glass of wine.
Entrée: Both O’s had: – Seared Tuna Carpaccio– Chipotle Aioli / Serrano / Crystalized Garlic / Lime / Soy.
Some entrees are large enough to share unless you are really hungry.
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice–launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.
Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy Pressure. Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott are just as fierce as the storms in Pressure, an intense D-Day drama that sharply captures a pivotal, life-stakes moment in history. Did appreciate that they show the actual battle on the beach and not just take the shortcut of them hearing what happened in the radio room.
A father imprisoned for his son’s murder receives evidence suggesting his child may be alive, compelling him to escape and uncover the truth. Netflix
Q-tips say: Was ok but not everyone might enjoy it. Recommend watching if you like suspense movies. Might have you on the edge of the seat and just when I thought you had it figured out there was another twist in the story.
After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
The critics loved it.
Q-tips say: The dumbest movie we ever have watched.
Its massively overrated. Mrs. Q says: Reasons I did not like it:
The Dead Cat, No character development, The Screaming, The Ending & Why did no one in Nickis life ever question her behavior?
The Ingalls of Wisconsin make a new life on the Kansas frontier.
Q-tips say: Yes, we are enjoying it.
A family just quietly battling the prairie alone might get repetitive pretty quickly but the relationships with the people around them are what give the story its warmth.
In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers. Prime video.
Q-tips say: YES, we did enjoy The Sheep Detectives.
Very entertaining movie and loved how the sheep talk to each other. Didn’t expect who the killer was, but it was a great movie for the whole family. There is also underlying tenderness and melancholy that elevate the film beyond the conventional family entertainment genre. The sheep aren’t a herd of interchangeable creatures. They each have names, given to them by George, and distinct personalities. And not all is sweetness and light.
5700 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637, (773) 684-1414, msichicago.org
We drove & parked in their lot.
Q-tips say: The Grandson and Daughter & the Q-tips had a wonderful time.
Mrs. Q tips says: Might be easier to tell all about what we did not see! Spent the entire day there & Grandson would like to live there.
So many things/exhibits to enjoy! Yes, there is a rest./café to have munchies & drinks. You may also bring your own & use a locker to store it till ready to use.
Storm Exhibit
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 –
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, long, time friends: Rich & Eileen.
We all shared: the delicious Bread & Butter.
They Had: Shrimp dinner & Fish & Chips dinner along with their favorite Drinks & shared an Ice cream dessert.
The Q’s shared: a Dozen oysters.
Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour Prosecco & the other half had: A Happy Hour Manhattan.
Dinner: Both had: Delicious Sauteed Soft Crabs.
Q’s Shared dessert: Shaw’s treated us to a piece of Limoncello pie for the BD Baby.
Shaw’s has some of the best Oysters/Clams. Fresh, Fresh & Fresh were the Oysters, delicious Bisque Soup, bread & dinner entrees.
Q-Tips say: Shaw’s is one of the best Seafood, Sushi & Steak Restaurants around Chi-Town. You don’t find Seafood any fresher than at Shaw’s. Mrs. Q says: It is one of the BEST restaurant not the least expensive – but worth every penny. And we don’t have to “Shuck” our own Oysters. Best Lobster Bisque Soup and awesome Sautéed Soft Shell Crab when in season.
Delicious bread.
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 delicious Flan.
Each Q- tip had: Margarita – Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice.
Q-tips shared: Queso de Cabra con Tomate – Baked Goat cheese in tomato sauce, garlic bread. Gambas al Ajillo – Sauteed shrimp with olive oil, garlic and chiles. Chuletas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce served with couscous.
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 sometimes!
The service at the Broadway St store is just ok. Nothing better that Popeye’s Chicken straight out of the cooker – something to be happy about to wait at Popeyes. If you are a tad constipated, get some Popeyes & all will come out fine.
