Q-Tips Reviews

Ana Maria Oyster Bar on the PIER – 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, (941) 219-5449, oysterbar.net/home

Q-Tips say: Been to the other location and we prefer this one. Friendly, quiet, and you are directly on the water. What A VIEW and if you are lucky will see porpoises and people fishing off the long pier.

Food was good, reasonably priced.Good for families/children.
Will go again when in the area.

HOB NOB Supper Club – 277 Sheridan Rd., Racine, WI., (262) 552-8008, thehobnob.com

Q-Tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. Right on Lake Michigan, a full bar with friendly bartenders, good food, good friendly service, drinks, what’s not to like? Our long time friends suggested going here for dinner. For us it was an hour & a half drive so we decided to go see a few of the Museums and then go to Hob Nob. Was written up in the Chicago Tribune as one of the better Supper Clubs in Wisc. We did enjoy! Mrs. Q got a special treat from the “bar tender” when she mentioned she never tried a certain “bourbon.”
Supposedly the thing to drink for some of the “millennials” is “bourbon.”
Yes, the taster was smooth, delicious and a treat from the bartender. Thank you.

Yes, I did have to have an Old Fashion because that is a drink that Wisc. is famous for and supposedly originated here. Was delicious.

Everyone had something different. Entrees come with soup, salad and choice of potato. Mrs. Q had the Wiener Schnitzel – breaded veal, with lemon or a là holstein. Was delicious and such Hugh portions along with French Onion Soup/or Chicken Noodle and a salad plus the Q’s shared a Creme Brulee dessert and coffee. The other entree we had were Duckling – roasted brown and crispy served with orange sauce. Our friends chose: Tournedos of Tenderloin – topped with mushroom caps and Bearnaise sauce and a pasta dish of stuffed Manicotti.

Mrs. Q can’t forget to mention the ambiance. Exactly what you would expect from a Supper Club. The hostess said over half of their customers come from Ill. Not surprised because Ill people know good food, drinks and nice ambiance when they see it. They do get busy over the weekend, so be sure to make a reservation. Spend the day seeing the sights and then go to Hob Nob.

Historical Museum – 220 51st Pl., Kenosha, WI 53140, (262) 654-5770, kenoshahistorycenter.org

Q-Tips say: Liked it. Covers some of the manufacturing of long ago and car history (the Edsel, etc.) when Kenosha was in its manufacturing heyday. Not far from the Civil War Museum so if you are there go see this one and the Public Museum next door to the Civil War Museum. Yes, drive around Simmons Island Marina and enjoy the views. There is a lighthouse near the Historical Museum that is privately owned by an artist and the Naval Base manages the Light. Go and enjoy, we did.

Civil War Museum – 5400 1st Ave., Kenosha, WI 53140,(262) 653-4141, kenosha.org/civilwar/index.ht

Q-Tips say: We liked it. It not only covers the Civil War in great detail but other wars as well. Along as how they medically treated people at that time, etc. A “special” Veterans Memorial Gallery honors veterans of all wars. We especially enjoyed this exhibit. A wonderfully done exhibit with life size soldiers showing a common sense of duty, patriotism and honor, no matter where or when they serve or have served our nation to preserve our freedom including the Nurses.

Mrs. Q says: Did you know not until WW II did tobacco products enter the scene of our soldiers? The final exhibit is empty portraying “what might be the next war” they will have to exhibit. A little eerie, unsettling for Mrs. Q.

INDIE CAFE – 5951 N Broadway St., Edgewater, (773) 561-5577, indiecafe.us

Our first visit with take out only due to C-19. Sushi/Sashimi  – came with soup & you will love the Crab Rangoon.  Mrs. Q had the Bibi & the other half some Sashimi.

Q-Tips say: Go and enjoy, we did. It is BYOB but I understand there is a charge pp. The vegans in the family love this place. Great Crab Rangoon. Fresh food, full bar, outdoor seating. Yes, you can bring “poochie” along to join you in the outdoor seating area.

Previous visit – went with a great friend, and enjoyed our evening. Great company, laughs, food and decent service and drinks.  A restaurant we can walk to and enjoy!

OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO – openhousechicago.org

200 places to get behind-the-scenes access to building all over Chicago by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and it is FREE! Mrs. Q says: FREE is GOOD!

Q-tips say: Enjoyed it. A FREE weekend festival that you can explore/tour re purposed mansions, skyscrapers, opulent theaters, exclusive private clubs, industrial districts, private offices and beautiful sacred spaces. Some of the Churches were not open on Sun. due to regular services for their congregation members.

NO tickets were required and everyone was welcome. Saw mansions near our home that are not open to the public any other time. If you missed it this year, there is always next year.

MAGGIE DALEY PARK 407-461 S Columbus Dr., Chicago, (312) 742-3918, maggiedaleypark.com

Q-tips say: WHAT A GREAT PARK for Families of all ages and right on the lakefront! Age appropriate things for kids/adults to do. Climbing wall, water park, food vendors when the weather is fair – food vendors close when school starts but the park remains open. A great place for the little one to run and have fun till they get tired. Go and enjoy and best of all it is “FREE” to play. FREE is good.

BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN – 301 S Columbus Dr., Chicago, (773) 742-7529 chicagoparkdistrict.com/park

Q-tips say: Great place with a lot of history. Took the grandson there.

It is one of the largest fountains in the world, built to represent Lake Michigan. Four sets of sea horses symbolize Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana, the states that border Lake Michigan.

Also fun to see at night when the colored lights are on – different colors enhance the look of the fountain.
After Buckingham Fountain we walked over to Maggie Daley Park and had a great day.

CRIME TOUR – chicagocrimetours.com

Q-Tips say: Enjoyed it! Went with The Son and Daughter-in-law. 90 min. tour on an air conditioned comfortable bus. You do get off the bus to see “sights” up close and personal along with movie clips while the bus driving is going to the next destination. Ben, our guide was good plus he had a sense of humor. You read/hear about locations of some of history’s most interesting crimes, probably pass them everyday, but never stop to look & see.

Do you the true story of the Holy Name Cathedral “bullet holes?” You will know about them after this tour. Did you know that Victory Gardens Theater (where Capone was supposed to have been shot) still has the Biograph sign on the outside? See the tunnels and the original safe of the Capone era.

Mrs. Q says: Some things never change. First it was Capone and other gangs during prohibition, now we have gangs that involve drugs, etc – go figure. Yes, they do offer coupons/discounts on different internet sites.