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Cocktails and Bubbles: 6 Drinks to Enjoy this Summer

Summer: the warmest months of the year can only be cooled by good air conditioning, a pool, and

June 30, 2016
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Date Night: Society Fair Demo Kitchen, Old Town

As I type, I am readying myself for the last day in the classroom of this school year.

June 24, 2016
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Bantam King Expands on the Success of Daikaya

The 2nd restaurant from the partners behind Daikaya has opened (partners Daisuke Utagawa, Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima, and

June 22, 2016
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CaliBurger Opens in Maryland!

Cole and Sasha are back with a few notes about the recently opened Caliburger in Maryland! Interested in

June 21, 2016
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Date Night: Majestic in Alexandria is Back

When it comes to the Alexandria dining scene it’s safe to say that Majestic is a favorite of

June 15, 2016
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When Are You Getting Married??

Oh that. Right. About that… If you recall, after spending a few months on the farm last summer

June 9, 2016
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Date Night: New Menu Items now at Nando’s Peri-Peri

Though Nando’s is a worldwide name, I have walked by the location on King Street many a time

June 8, 2016
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DCMinuteHH Recap: Bastille, Old Town

Last Thursday, we had our first DCMinute Happy Hour of 2016 at Bastille in Old Town, Alexandria. Over

June 7, 2016
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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