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          November 21, 2016

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          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Medina, NY Our Life

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Last Friday morning, Roux and I stood with our neighbors and community leaders at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, watching

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Remember Medina.

Oh hey, it’s been awhile. It’s been harder to return here, the scene of our most beautiful crime,

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Last Call at Shirt Factory {thanks for the memories}

As the hours wind down and August 1st approaches, we’ve done our last official cocktail service. Last official

July 31, 2023
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I’m not going to sugarcoat it – I love weddings. The ceremony, the decor, watching two friends say

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They’re Back! #MedinaStrong for a Cause

A call to action, a sense of pride, a rallying cry, or just a simple statement that says

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3 Years Ago We Came Back to Medina

The moving truck door closed and we put the final bags in the car. Our plan to move

August 14, 2019
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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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