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Date Night: DC Harvest

One of the most frequent comments about our date nights is that we dine out without gaining an

May 3, 2016
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Warm Weather Treats with Dolci Gelati

Beer Shakes, Sorbet Bellini’s, and of course:  gelato. These sweet items are the reasons you should visit Shaw’s

April 19, 2016
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Brunch Date: The Best Eggs Benedict in DC and Alexandria

Though everyone knows about my love affair with guacamole, right up next to the almighty avocado is my

April 16, 2016
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Date Night: Central Michel Richard

After three years of hamburgers and fries for Valentine’s Day, Alix and I decided it was finally time

March 9, 2016
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Date Night: Bar Deco, DC

Now that the sun has emerged from hiding and the cold weather has eased, we have our eyes

March 2, 2016
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Date Night: Teddy & The Bully Bar

This past weekend we found ourselves lucky enough to spend quality time with Scott’s parents, though the weather

February 16, 2016
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Date Night: L’Hommage Bistro Francais

If you asked me what food I never knew I loved so much, these days my answer would

February 10, 2016
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Brunch Date: Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier

Washington, DC loves brunch, and so do we.  Every Sunday morning we lace up our shoes and head

February 4, 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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