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Brunch Date: Sea Pearl in Merrifield, VA

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Dining Out For Life is a national event we’ve enjoyed supporting for the last 3 years. In short,

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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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