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          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

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          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

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          #MedinaStrong

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          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Penn Commons Picnic Preview!

How’s that for some alliteration! School may be out for the summer, but this English teacher is never

June 29, 2015
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News Around Town: Where You’re Eating on July 4 in DC

If the scorching weather wasn’t enough of an indication, July 4 in DC is confirmation that summer is

June 29, 2015
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A Virginia Festival with America Eats Tavern

We love lazy Sundays! Even though we regularly go to brunch in the morning, we come home immediately

June 18, 2015
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Places to Take Dad on Father’s Day in DC

I’m still a little in shock that Sunday is Father’s Day. Let that sink in for a minute

June 17, 2015
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Patio in Full Swing at Brabo in Old Town, Alexandria

Scott and I love nothing more than a date night which includes cocktails and patios. You can find

May 22, 2015
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News Around Town: 10 Places to Take Your Mom for Mother’s Day Brunch

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday! Meaning you better be doing something to tell your Mom you love her.

May 6, 2015
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A Night Spent with the Best of DC

For months, the Washington City Paper asked us all to cast ballots for our favorites in Washington, DC.

April 23, 2015
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News Around Town: Can’t Miss Events

Living in an area such as DC it’s not uncommon to hear someone or some place screaming about

April 22, 2015
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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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