Bryan Ekx spares a moment to note down a strike at Lincoln Square Lanes. (CenterstageChicago.com)

1. Keeping your own score when you bowl at Lincoln Square Lanes.

2. Wondering if the location at 42n Latitude really is the absolute 42 degrees north latitude on the map.

3. The $5.50 matinees at the Davis Theater, which has Oscar-worthy movies without all the fuss.

What are your favorite three things about Lincoln Square?