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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

          August 15, 2025

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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What’s in a Name?

This is the story about how I made up an entirely new identity. And why I chose not

April 18, 2018
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The NEW Shirt Factory: Phase 1

The day is here, and after a grueling week, the Factory is OPEN! Though I can barely see

April 13, 2018
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It Was a Very Good Year. Too Good.

Today marks another year older.  I woke up in a slight funk – unexplainable, a little shameful, and

April 2, 2018
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Trouble in Paradise: How an NFL Trade Affects Our Relationship

After being gone for a week, I landed in Buffalo and as phones began to turn on I

March 19, 2018
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A Post for a Good Cause

I’ve only once asked you all for help – and you came through. So today, I’m asking again,

March 1, 2018
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A Love Letter to You, Medina.

Today is many things for me. It marks the 12th anniversary from the day I met Ivan, and

February 14, 2018
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A Very Humble Thank You (and a few FAQs…)

The last few days have been the most exciting blur of activity  – even the wedding was less

February 5, 2018
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Medina Welcomes Wine About Winter

Cold temperatures and dozens of bottles of wine can only mean one thing…it’s time for the Medina Business

February 3, 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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