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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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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

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Hello, 2026.

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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

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Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
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Summer vibes on our farm. The pool is beautiful during the summer and it's relaxing for all the right reasons.
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Brunch Date: Mango Tree

May 21, 2015
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Brunch is quickly becoming my newest obsession. Every Saturday evening when I’m on the phone with my Mom,

5 Reasons to go back to Red Light DC

May 13, 2015
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“The usual spot” has been increasingly difficult to adopt when another restaurant or bar seems to open in

Union Street Public House Releases Updated Brunch Menu

May 11, 2015
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Sunday Brunch is just as much a part of the week as waking up Monday morning for work.

News Around Town: 10 Places to Take Your Mom for Mother’s Day Brunch

May 6, 2015
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It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday! Meaning you better be doing something to tell your Mom you love her.

The Ultimate Guide to DC Guacamole

May 5, 2015
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Just in time for celebrating with America’s MY favorite dip, it’s about time we put out a “who’s

Wedding Planning: Making the List and Checking it Twice

May 1, 2015
Dating Our Life Relationships 101
After getting engaged last October, most of our wedding planning has revolved around conversations rather than concrete plans.

A Night Spent with the Best of DC

April 23, 2015
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For months, the Washington City Paper asked us all to cast ballots for our favorites in Washington, DC.

News Around Town: Can’t Miss Events

April 22, 2015
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Living in an area such as DC it’s not uncommon to hear someone or some place screaming about
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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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