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Pinea Launches New Whiskey Bar, Root Cellar

The most elaborate hotels in Washington, DC are accompanied by some of the prestigious restaurants in the entire

January 15, 2015
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2014 Hot Minute Awards- Best Washington DC Foods

Drum roll please…   2014 was jam packed with incredible chef favorites and crafty cocktails, as we had

January 9, 2015
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District Taco Opens in Alexandria

“I hope they have guacamole!” Those were Al’s exact words while we were parking outside the newly opened

January 6, 2015
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Star Chefs Rising Stars Awards Gala

In the past year, we’ve had the honor of attending some of the city’s most prestigious food events.

December 19, 2014
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Opening: Dolci Gelati

“Gelato Panini”, the two words I never thought I’d hear next to another. That’s right – Dolci Gelati

December 15, 2014
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Date Night: Commissary DC

“Your neighborhood place, honest pricing” is the motto of Commissary DC and after our recent trip it’s easy

December 10, 2014
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Date Night: Jack Rose Dining Saloon DC

The lighting is dim, the bar is long, and bottles of whiskey are showcased on the walls. Jack

December 3, 2014
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Date Night: Burger Night at Nage DC

I travel out of state at least once every other month for work, and rarely enjoy the hotel

December 1, 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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