#28 Trattoria Trullo

After living in Lincoln Square for six years Zach and I finally ate at Trattoria Trullo. I've had my eye on this classy little Italian joint for as long as I can remember, but never had an occasion to visit. After missing the Groupon for a pizza making class here, we decided to use the coupon for a nice quiet Thursday night meal before heading over to the Thursday night concert in the square. 

"Italy will always have the best food." - Diane von Furstenburg 

#18 Go to an Auction

On our recent road trip to North Dakota, Zach's Uncle Peter took us to a real live auction. The auctioneer was so good, we could barely understand what he was saying. I was nervous when it was time for me to bid, but I did it! For $7.50 I won an Irish porcelain cup and a book entitled A Child's Guide to Freud (I couldn't resist). It was pretty much the best thing ever and now I'm going to have to find some auctions in Chicago. 

"It is not attention the child seeks, but love." - Sigmund Freud 

#27 Southport Grocery and Cafe

Today I did the first thing on my 33 Before 33 list. I went to Southport Grocery and Cafe. I've been hearing about this place for a long time, but just never gone. It's a cute little cafe right on Southport and Addison, with a bakery and a few groceries. Highly recommended. I had the spinach omelet. The artichoke dip inside it made it different than any omelet I've had before. Can't wait to go back.

"If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place." - Eckhart Tolle  

33 Before 33

The new list is here. Last year I only completed 16 Before 32, so some of these have been carried over. This year, no exucses

33 Before 33

Writing

1. Finish draft of novel (with two revisions)

Books to Read/Listen To

2. Finding Your Way in a Wild New World by Martha Beck
3. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
4. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
5. Bright Side Up: 100 Way to Be Happier Right Now by Amy Spencer 

Things to Do

6. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
7. Alta Vista Terrace
8. Arlington Park Race Track
9. The Bunny Hutch in Lincolnwood
10. Irish Jam Session at The Grafton
11. "The Interview Show" at The Hideout
12. The Museum of Broadcast Communications
13. The Music Box Theater
14. Pickwick Theater
15. Ravinia
16. Six Flags Great America

Food

17. The Art of Pizza
18. Do Rite Donuts 
19. The Chicago Diner
20. Choo Choo Restaurant in Des Plaines
21. Flat Top Grill
22. Little Goat for brunch
23. Margie's Candies 
24. Moher Public House
25. Noon 'O' Kabab 
26. Pret-A-Manger
27. Southport Grocery and Cafe
28. Trattoria Trullo 

To Do List

29. Informational meeting at Adoption Center for Family Building
30. Wisdom teeth pulled (the appointment has been made, no backing out now)

Other

31. Contact an elected official about an issue
32. Memorize a poem
33. Plant an indoor herb garden

"Believe that you have it, and you have it." - Latin Proverb

#51 Go on the Summit Brewery Tour

I love anything from Minnesota, so the Summit Brewery Tour was a must for my life list. In June my parents and I visited the brewery and took the highly recommended free tour. 

Fun fact: My dad directed the news clip that they use during the tour. 

"A more meaningful brew." - Summit Brewing Company