3/22/22 – “Licorice Pizza” is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
Q-tips & our visiting adult kids say:
Don’t waste your time watching this. Four thumbs down.
3/22/22 – 211 2nd St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727 623 9037
www.gratzzigrill.com
Q-tips & visiting adult kids say: Was just ok – nothing really special. The Early Bird menu had a few things to order from but the regular menu’s prices were over-priced. They advertise a Happy Hour but when we asked them to make an Old Fashion drink with their Happy Hour bourbon, the waiter said, “No can do.”
Mrs. Q says: There are many other restaurants to go to & enjoy in St. Petersburg- try one of them.
1 Beach Dr SE Ste 101 St. Petersburg, FL., (727) 898-9463, www.trywinecompany.com
Wine bar/ Tapas/ small plates/ beer/spirits.
Q-tips & visiting adult kids say:
YES, go to Try Wine & enjoy their selection of wines, etc. & food, munchies, tapas, & superb service.
3/21/22 – 295 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 803-3673
www.fordsgarageusa.com/locations/sarasota/
Q-tips & our visiting adult kids say: We did enjoy. Burgers/drinks/service was great along with the pretzels. The ambiance is great but music/noise level – a tad loud.
Really enjoyed the honey mustard dipping sauce. Requested extra to dip our French fries in & our request was granted with a smile.
Mrs. Q says: a visit to the “Pit stop” the washrooms, is a must to see the ambiance. What fun!
3/11/22 – After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self for a mission to save the future.
Q-tips say: Yes, enjoyed it.
The Adam Project might bring you back in time to family movie nights where sci-fi narratives found in wonder but also joy because I was watching it as a family. An entertaining film that delivers profound messages.
3/6/22-The life of Dr. Ben Carson –
Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born September 18, 1951) is an American retired neurosurgeon and politician.
Inspired by his mother (Kimberly Elise) to never give up, Detroit native Ben Carson (Cuba Gooding Jr.) overcomes poverty and prejudice to become a neurosurgeon.
Q-tips say: See it! We enjoyed Gifted Hands. A tribute to a real role model who’s living proof that it’s possible to overcome any obstacle standing between you and your dreams.
Carson, who had been registered as a Republican, changed his registration to independent in the 1990s after watching Republicans impeach President Clinton for perjury regarding an extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky. “I just saw so much hypocrisy in both parties”, he said.[126] In February 2013, Carson said he was not a member of any political party.
3/5/22 – Disney + & HBO Max – can be viewed on these sites.
Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.
Q tips say: We enjoyed it. Was nice to see Rita Moreno in this movie, not in the lead role as the original West Side Story but a secondary role – she was good.
More enjoyable when one sees the play at a Playhouse live than on TV.
3/2/22 –
3830 Sun City Center Blvd UNIT 107, Ruskin, FL – (813) 633-3331 –
Our friends had: They shared a GIANT PRETZEL – baked to order, served with sweet German mustard and your choice of two dips.
The Mr. had: SPÄTZLE PAN – homemade egg noodles, sautéed with bacon, onion, green peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
The Mrs. had: LAMM BRATEN/SLOW ROASTED LAMB – slowly roasted lamb, green beans, and pan-fried potatoes.
The Q’s began their dinner by sharing: POTATO PANCAKES with apple sauce.
Both Q’s had the SCHWEINSHAX’N / PORK SHANK – oven roasted served with sauerkraut, pork sauce and bread dumplings. It was delicious. Their portions are large so we had some to enjoy at home for another dinner.
1435 Main St –
1435 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236, duvalsfls.com – (941) 312-4001
Q-tips say: Decided to go for early dinner at Duval’s for their :
Happy Hour – Nothing better than Happy Hour!
Met friends from Chicago for dinner/laughs/libations. Had a great visit.
Both Q’s & our friends enjoyed our drinks & meals.
2/26/22 – House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately… murder.
Q-tips say: See it – can be slow going at times but still a fascinating story.
Mrs. Q says: Lady Gaga’s performance was outstanding. A good cast of American actors speaking with Italian accents makes this movie interesting. Yes, there are sub-titles, if needed.
Lady Gaga, Adams Driver, Al Pacino & others make this movie stylish, silly, messy & over the top – but enjoyable.
