#25 Noon 'O' Kabab

For out anniversary dinner Zach and I went to Noon 'O' Kabab on Kedzie. The food was beyond words. I had the vegetarian mix curry and Zach had the rib eye and sirloin skewers. We both had the dill rice, which was the best basmati rice I've ever eaten. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night, especially when you get a nice table by the window. I've been dreaming about that curry ever since and can't wait to go back. 

"Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery 

#24 Moher Public House

Before our trip to Ireland I wanted to go to Moher Public House in Edgebrook. Last Saturday we went with John, Kirstin, and Gunnar. The place has a cute Irish feel and free parking in the evenings. We will definitely be back, maybe for a little piece of Ireland after our trip. 

"May your right hand always be stretched out in friendship and never in want." - Irish Saying 

#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