This past weekend, I attended brunch and a Stella & Dot trunk show at the lovely Johanna's place. Funny how you meet people through blogging and then realize they live only about 4 1/2 blocks from you. So I walked. Sweet. I ended up buying three bracelets that will be fun to layer and show off in the summer with some casual dresses. They have some great stuff right now. Check it out here.
While I could have bought plenty more, I had to watch my budget. Why, you ask? Well, my poor little Finley has Giardia. It's an intestinal parasite. He likely picked it up from the mine field of dog poo that people don't pick up (Damn you irresponsible pet owners. I had every right to rant about you!) or at daycare. Who knows. It's pretty common in the city, unfortunately. Lots of puking and liquid poo (as I call it). Poor baby. $266 at the vet Saturday. $300 yesterday. And yeah, we just spent $600 a few weeks ago when he got neutered. You can see where my money's been going lately. But he's worth every penny! Or hundo, in this case.
The hubs and I also had a dinner date at Piccolo Sogno. WHY HAVE I NEVER GONE THERE BEFORE?!?! It was delicious. I could have ordered almost anything on the menu, but being the smart one I am, I made reservations on a Friday during Lent. And also Restaurant Week.
We chose the RW menu. I started with a pear, goat cheese and arugula salad, had the most excellent cheese ravioli and finished with vanilla panna cotta with caramel and berries. The hubs had truffled celery root flan with parmesan cream to start, pasta with wild boar ragu (sinner!) and a hazelnut chocolate lava cake. Highly recommend!
We also spent some time with my family this weekend too. I hadn't been home since Christmas. Where did the time go?
And here we are. Already Tuesday. Cheers!
7 comments:
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THOSE BRACELETS!
I can't believe you haven't been there. We had Pam's birthday event there two years ago during the summer on their patio - some say the best outdoor patio in the city:
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/thestew/2010/08/saturday-brunch-for-a-cause-at-piccolo-sogno.html
Wait until the braces and college education! Hope the boy-boy feels much better really soon--
Sorry to hear about your poor pup! I SO agree with you on irresponsible pet owners who don't pick up after their dogs. There are a zillion trash receptacles in my neighborhood, and some of them even have doggy bags attached. Really, is it that hard to clean up the mess??
I pass Piccolo Sogno everyday headed to work and have never tried it. I should get on that!
I didn't know you and Johanna were neighbors ~ I'm jealous! (kidding... well... kinda) :)
I looove Piccolo Sogno ~ and now that you know you like it, you must return in the summer to experience the beautiful patio! Blogger dinner! ;)
Fin-dog! Poor baby! I hope he is feeling better!
So great to see you! Must do again sooner than later!
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