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Gluten Free at Masa 14

Of the several successful restauranteurs  in Washington, DC, Richard Sandolval is one of our favorites. Though Alix spent

September 15, 2015
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Pitcher & Patio: A Bar + Kitchen

Don’t be deceived  into thinking A Bar + Kitchen is just a hotel bar catering to its guests.

August 25, 2015
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Farm to Fork at Melrose Hotel’s Jardenea

When Alix and I refer to being from New York, people immediately conclude we grew up in the

August 17, 2015
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6 Reasons To Go Back To Blackwall Hitch, Alexandria

If you’ve asked us for a restaurant recommendation in Old Town Alexandria recently, you’ll know we’re pretty keen

August 14, 2015
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Summer Hangout at Pop’s SeaBar

One of the many flash flood warnings had popped up on our phones and we realized we only

July 30, 2015
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Lunch Date: On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina

The last week I was in Virginia before retreating home for the summer was spent soaking up every

July 15, 2015
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Brunch *etc.* Date: Society Fair

Brunch date. Dinner date. Wine date. Patio date. Coffee date. Cake date. All of these can be accomplished

June 30, 2015
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Fig & Olive Opens TODAY in DC!

CityCenterDC has a new kid in town – and this one is sure to leave a giant imprint

June 26, 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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