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Date Night: Copperwood Tavern

If you were to judge a restaurant based on the side dishes alone, Copperwood Tavern in Shirlington Village,

February 19, 2015
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Date Night: Agua 301

In an effort to experience all of the Mexican cuisine this city has to offer, passing up Agua

February 17, 2015
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Date Night: Founding Farmers, DC

There is nothing worse than when a restaurant doesn’t live up to the countless reviews you’ve read –

February 10, 2015
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Date Night: Brabo in Alexandria

“Hotel restaurant” continues to have new meaning for the two us. Well-known Chef Robert Wiedmaier has brought us

February 9, 2015
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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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Sweet Fire Donna’s, Old Town Alexandria

If you’ve had a craving for BBQ, and live in the Carlyle area of Alexandria, VA, you’re probably

January 29, 2015
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Sugar Shack, Old Town Alexandria

There are few things I can’t pass up in this world. Guacamole is obviously #1, but just short

January 22, 2015
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Lunch Date: Lost Dog Cafe Alexandria

The Lost Dog Cafe recently opened their first Alexandria location, and the only question we had was whether

January 21, 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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