Day of the Jackal

An elite sniper, a master of disguise and a highly trained killer, the Jackal is an assassin, coldly carrying out hits for a fee. Following an attack on a high-profile and notorious politician, he’s offered his riskiest job yet, one that could pay him enough to leave this life for good. But his work has attracted the attention of Bianca, a tenacious British intelligence officer, whose world-class expertise in firearms makes her the ideal candidate to hunt him down. What follows is a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, as the Jackal works to carry out his new mission, while being pursued by Bianca. However, as the hunt continues and more casualties are caught in their crossfire, it becomes clear that there may be other forces pulling the strings. As both Bianca and the Jackal’s personal lives clash with their work, they risk everything, pushing themselves to their limits with disastrous consequences. Peacock

Q-tips say: Yes, we are enjoying this series but the ending is a tad disappointing – which probably means another set of series.

Mrs. Q says: It’s an amazing globetrotting -Croatia, Spain, Germany, the list goes on, and each episode is more gorgeous than the last. You might enjoying saying, we were there & saw that. Keeps you on the edge of your seat, perfectly executed with amazing editing, tight direction, and outstanding performances from the entire cast. If you can get past some of the slower episodes, the pay off and the final is so worth the wait!

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Regalia Bar & Rest.

1/22/2025-  5959 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 856-0175, regalia5959.com Yes, Indoor/Outdoor dining.

We had a wonderful time with friends/neighbors: Helen & Michael

Helen & Michael had: Shared a Caesar Salad – Romaine Lettuce / Parmesan / House Caesar Dressing.

Each had their own different Pasta Dishes.

We shared the Bread .

Q’s shared: Caesar Salad – Romaine Lettuce / Parmesan / House Caesar Dressing.

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Entrée: Both had: Seared Tuna / Chipotle Aioli / Serrano / Crystalized Garlic / Lime / Soy.

Some entrees are large enough to share unless you are really hungry.

Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. Complimentary house made focaccia bread along with an olive oil-cannellini bean dip!
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Roasted Chicken
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Photo of Regalia - Chicago, IL, United States. The seared tina carpaccio rocks. It's topped with sliced serrano & crystallized garlic over chipotle aioli, lime & soy sauce.
Tuna Carpaccio
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Rigatoni Ragu Alla Rustico
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DOC –

Season 1

1/2025 – After a brain injury erases the last eight years of Dr. Amy Larsen’s life, she must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves or the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can rely only on her estranged 17-year-old daughter, whom she remembers as a 9-year-old, and a handful of devoted friends, as she struggles to continue practicing medicine, despite having lost nearly a decade of knowledge and experience. Watch Doc with a subscription on Disney+, Hulu, or buy it on Fandango at Home. A series.

Q-tips say: We are enjoying DOC but it may not for everyone.

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Indie Cafe – Sushi

1/19/2025 – 5951 N Broadway St Chicago – (773) 561-5577 – indiecafe.us

Photo of Indie Cafe - Chicago, IL, United States. Chicago's best casual neighborhood sushi spot

  Indie has indoor/outdoor seating. BYOB with corkage fee for Beer & Wine only. No BYOB outside.

This visit was a take out & we ate and drank our favorite libations at home. Mrs. Q

We shared & always enjoy one of the best Crab Rangoon around.

Mrs. Q ordered the BIBI SUSHI – 7 pcs. of Nigiri and one California Maki roll – no sesames please & Wonton Soup. A Cosmo with dirty ice (ice from the shaker) on the side.

The other half had: OMAKASE – 9 pcs of Sashimi, a few pieces of Unagi & Miso Soup. His Jamieson drink.

Women Owned Restaurant – Executive Chef Iggy Waranon and Co-Owner Gui Prasartkul came to Chicago in 1998 to study the arts of photography(Governor State University) and film making(the School of the Art Institute of Chicago).

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Delicious Crab Rangoon
Photo of Indie Cafe - Chicago, IL, United States. Omakase Nigiri
Omakase Nigiri
Photo of Indie Cafe - Chicago, IL, United States. Unagi is so good:)
Delicious Unagi
Photo of Indie Cafe - Chicago, IL, United States. Lunch special
Lunch Special

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POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN – 1-31-25

Photo of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Lisle, IL, United States

Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken, 6340 N Broadway St – (between Rosemont Ave & Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL 60660, Neighborhood: Edgewater –  (773) 973-0330

1/31/2025 –  Q-Tips say: We  try not to eat it too often but we do enjoy it sometimes! We eat at home on the balcony (Mrs. Q’s She Shed) overlooking Lake Michigan. 

The service at the Broadway St store is decent.  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.     

 Bye for a while Popeyes.

Greek Salad with the BEST Dressing | The Recipe Critic
I made a side salad for myself.
Mrs. Q’s Cosmo
The Perfect Manhattan
A Perfect Manhattan for the Mr.
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Flo & Santos

1/5/25 – 1310 S Wabash Ave Chicago – (312) 566-987

floandsantos.com – Italian, Polish, Bar, Pizza, sandwiches, etc.

Our Son and Daughter in Law took us out to lunch to Flo & Santos. We had a wonderful time & delicious food.

Have you ever had a Polish or Italian Pizza? We now have had both at Flo & Santos.

Features: Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service.

Italian Pizza -Shaved beef, HOT giardiniera, caramelized onion, fire roasted tomatoes.
Polish Sausage Pizza-Polska Kielbasa, sauerkraut, applewood smoked bacon.
Many different Pizzas to choose from
Polish Vodkas galore
Outdoor Seating
Indoor Seating
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Shaw’s Crab House 12/30/24

SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312)527-2722 –

 

Photo of Shaw's Crab House - Chicago, IL, United States. SHAW'S

http://www.shawscrabhouse.com 

Celebrating our favorite Daughter in Law’s BD. Happy Birthday Danielle.

Danielle & Sean shared a bottle of Wine.

Danielle had: A salad & Lobster Tacos 3 pcs. guacamole, tomato, yuzu, wonton, serrano.

Our Favorite Son, Sean had: A cup of Lobster Bisquemaine lobster, zucchini, carrots & Grilled Faroe Island Salmon cauliflower puree, red wine balsamic butter sauce, roasted cauliflower, maitake. mushrooms.

 Q’s & favorite Son shared: A dozen Raw Oysters.  

Mrs. Q had: Maker’s Mark Old Fashion & the other half had: A Maker’s Mark Manhattan. 

 

Mr. Q had: Lobster Bisque soup.

Mrs. Q had: a cup of Lobster Bisque soup.

Dinner:  Both had: Delicious Lobster Tacos.

Q’s Shared dessert: Creme Brulee.

Danielle’s dessert: Homer’s Sorbet Black Raspberry.

Sean’s dessert: Chocolate Layer Cake – bittersweet ganache, homemade whipped cream.

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.

Mrs. Q says:  The downtown area was humming with many people out and about enjoying the beautiful  festivities, dining & shopping scene in Chi-town.

We shared the delicious bread.

 

Oyster



Creme Brulee
Lobster Bisque
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A Dog named Christmas

A tale of a young man with a learning disability, named Todd McCray (Noel Fisher) living with his parents in the rural midwest. The story takes place over a two-week period over the Christmas holidays when the local animal shelter launches an “Adopt a dog for Christmas” program.

Q-tips say: Yes, watch it. When Todd, a developmentally-challenged 20 year-old with an affinity for animals, hears that the animal shelter is looking for families to foster a dog for Christmas, he’s eager to sign up. But Todd’s father George says “no adoptions” – even temporary ones – claiming he wants to protect Todd from disappointment.

However, soon, George’s heart begins to melt, as he sees how much Todd is getting out of the experience of taking care of a dog. For a father who has worried about how his disabled son will make his way in the world, seeing Todd learn a valuable life lesson about the importance of keeping his word and display a maturity that George didn’t think he possessed makes George realize what the dog has contributed to his household.

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Christmas Through the Decades

Christmas is always a special time of the year, and it is full of presents, cookies, Santa Clause, and time with family. Take a look at “Christmas Through the Decades” as it explores the holiday, starting in the 1960s and JFK’s assassination; families missing their loved ones serving in Vietnam; and a live video broadcast from the Apollo 8 team. The 1970s brought figurines from a galaxy far far away and even saw a visit with Big Bird on Sesame Street. The ’80s brought the fall of the Berlin Wall, the walkman craze, and Cabbage Patch Kids, as well as the splendor of Clark Griswold’s light display, which rolled right into the 90s with Mikhail Gorbachev’s resignation on Christmas Day. The ’90s experienced many notable things, including desktop computers, Tickle Me Elmo, and the hottest and latest Beanie Baby toys. – Prime Video

Q-tips say: YES, watch it. We enjoyed this Documentary & it brought back many memories of past Christmases.

Mrs. Q says: Christmas Through the Decades explores the traditions, fads, and gifts of Christmases past. Each episode includes interviews from pop culture experts and celebrities and covers popular music, TV specials, movies, toys and more for the featured decade. So, yes enjoy it.

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Crosby’s Kitchen -12/12/24

Photo of Crosby's Kitchen - Niles, IL, United States. A sign

6480 W Touhy Ave Niles, IL

Had a nice visit with long time friends, Dick & Paula.

Happy Hour & munchies at their home first & then off to Crosby’s for dinner.

The Q shared: Prime Rib sandwich w/ fries.

Dick had a Hamburger & Paula had Chicken.

Prime Rib French dip and fries with a
side of horseradish sauce and au jus
Rotisserie chicken with
mashed potatoes
Burger
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