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Happy Hour Date: Jack Rose Dining Saloon (and Tiki bar!!)

We have a fond place in our heart for Jack Rose, as we celebrated our engagement perched at

May 11, 2016
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DC Guacamole: Al’s Unofficial-Official Guide to Guac in the DMV

Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends! Since it happens to be my favorite holiday of the year, I thought I

May 5, 2016
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Date Night: DC Harvest

One of the most frequent comments about our date nights is that we dine out without gaining an

May 3, 2016
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Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch! Our Top Picks….

After receiving several inquires about where to eat Mother’s Day Brunch in the Washington, DC area, we figured

May 2, 2016
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Wine Tasting at Sonoma Cellar in Alexandria, VA

After their much anticipated opening last fall, wine tasting at Sonoma Cellar in Alexandria, VA couldn’t be better.

April 20, 2016
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Warm Weather Treats with Dolci Gelati

Beer Shakes, Sorbet Bellini’s, and of course:  gelato. These sweet items are the reasons you should visit Shaw’s

April 19, 2016
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Brunch Date: Sea Pearl in Merrifield, VA

Let’s call a spade a spade: buffets are difficult. Some people are even overly critical solely because they’re

April 18, 2016
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Brunch Date: The Best Eggs Benedict in DC and Alexandria

Though everyone knows about my love affair with guacamole, right up next to the almighty avocado is my

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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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