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Happy Hour Date: The Gibson, DC

If you’ve even taken a walk down 14th street in the U street area, you most likely have

May 17, 2016
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Zengo’s Latest Test Kitchen: Mexico to Korea

In a city where new restaurants pop up daily, it’s not only encouraged but necessary to keep things

February 6, 2015
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Date Night: Red Light Cocktails and Dessert Bar

They had us at cocktails and dessert. But that’s not all you can get now at Red Light,

November 4, 2014
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Weekend Recap: El Centro D.F. and Churchkey

While Al spends the month of July in New York on the farm, it’s given me an opportunity

July 21, 2014
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Dupont’s Embassy Row Hotel Opens the Rooftop

There are few things I enjoy more than a rooftop on a beautiful night. The Dupont’s Embassy Row

July 19, 2014
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Welcome to the Tiki Lounge – Bookalokal Event

Ok, so you see the word ‘bookalokal’ and if you are anything like I am you’re running “bookalooka”

June 27, 2014
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Date Night: District Commons

The more we go out in this area, the more exciting it is to find a place we

June 19, 2014
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Date Night: STK in Washington, DC

As we have mentioned, Scott and I are from rural Western New York. Though we adore our hometown

June 10, 2014
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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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