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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

          August 15, 2025

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Hello, 2026.

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Weekend Minutes – Birthday Recap

April 4, 2016
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32.  It’s impossible to believe that not only have I entered my 3rd (well,3rd completed – so, technically

11 things to do in DC this spring

March 25, 2016
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Spring is finally here! Fresh flowers, open windows, and outdoor patios are upon us. With a new season

Cherry Blossom Buzz: Strongbow Hard Apple Cider’s Newest Flavor!

March 24, 2016
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It’s no secret that my favorite time of year has changed dramatically since moving to DC. 3 years

Engagement Pictures: Alexandria, VA

March 16, 2016
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So a couple weeks ago, we posted about our hometown farm engagement shoot. However, as we adore our

Happy Hour Date: Magnolia’s on King

March 15, 2016
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My ideal Friday involves unwinding at a local bar with a cocktail in hand. These are not feelings

2016 RAMMY Awards: And the nominees are…

March 10, 2016
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We were thrilled to be able to spend this past Monday evening at The Hamilton Live as the

Date Night: Central Michel Richard

March 9, 2016
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After three years of hamburgers and fries for Valentine’s Day, Alix and I decided it was finally time

30 days. Time for the Shred (aka: 3 things every 32 year old needs to get fit!)

March 3, 2016
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In exactly one month, I’ll be 32. Something feels safe about the simplicity of the straight line, the
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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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