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          Date Night: Mythology, DC

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          October 4, 2017
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Love to you, Ivan.

It’s a rainy day. And he hated the rain. I haven’t written this summer, because I have hated

August 8, 2018
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Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

There are certain people to whom we could never say “no”. When the Dancing Chef himself asked if we’d be

July 21, 2018
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When Clyde Mays Comes a’Knockin

Who is Clyde May? A name in which I was only loosely familiar, but not yet a household

July 17, 2018
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Thanks, Dad.

For nothing in particular, but everything. For teaching me how to throw that softball, cast that line, mow

June 17, 2018
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Fight Cancer

Yesterday was all about Fuck Cancer. Today is all about the FIGHT. And believe me when I say

June 5, 2018
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Fuck Cancer.

(This post was written on 5/26) ********* There –  I did it. I finally said it. I’ve always

June 4, 2018
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Looking Back at 6 Wines from the Past Year

As you’ve heard, 2017 was a year to remember. We got married, bought a house, and experienced many

May 25, 2018
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Cocktails with Shrub District

The addition of a shrub to a cocktail is nothing short of an acquired taste, and I, too,

April 24, 2018
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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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