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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

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          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

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          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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News Around Town: Oyamel and STK Hosting Events

February 19, 2015
News Around Town Things to Do
It’s nearly impossible to imagine there are less than two weeks left in February. In the coming days

Date Night: Copperwood Tavern

February 19, 2015
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If you were to judge a restaurant based on the side dishes alone, Copperwood Tavern in Shirlington Village,

Recap: Big Fish McLean Theatre Company

February 18, 2015
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The McLean Theatre Company opened their production of Big Fish to the McLean High School stage this past

Date Night: Agua 301

February 17, 2015
Date Night DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
In an effort to experience all of the Mexican cuisine this city has to offer, passing up Agua

One Year Down: 11 Things We have Learned Living Together

February 15, 2015
Dating Lists Our Life Relationships 101
Today marks one year since moving in together. Last February 15th found us up at the crack of

Cupid (used to be) Stupid

February 14, 2015
Dating Our Life
Though I like to think myself sensible, grounded, and able to avoid the lures and traps set out

7 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Mean More and Cost Less

February 13, 2015
Dating Lists
You might be wed to the idea of dressing up and heading out to dinner, but there’s no

8 Things We Spend Too Much on for Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2015
Dating Lists
It seems that Valentine’s Day strikes a dichotomous chord with us – those who are lovers of 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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