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Hello, 2026.

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Date Night: Le Diplomate DC

May 14, 2014
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It might take you a little while to get a reservation at Le Diplomate, but when you finally

5 Things That Make a Dining Experience

May 13, 2014
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We posed a question to several people over the last month asking “what other than the quality of

Weekend Recap

May 12, 2014
Our Life Things to Do Weekend Recap
And another gorgeous weekend came to an end. However, this weekend we found the perfect balance of time

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8, 2014
Our Life
And it’s not JUST because I am a teacher. When I was younger, I ached to live my

Capitol City Brewing Co. Brings SpringFest to Shirlington

May 7, 2014
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We recently had the opportunity to attend the Capitol City Brewing Company‘s SpringFest in Shirlington, VA, on April

19 Relationship Questions We Are Asked

May 6, 2014
Dating Lists Our Life
We love our family and friends beyond belief – we do. But it has occurred to us that

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

May 5, 2014
Our Life
This is my kind of holiday – and you better believe I will be celebrating with a GIGANTIC

Weekend Plans: Kentucky Derby Meets Cinco De Mayo

May 2, 2014
Things to Do
If you’re looking for a reason to dress up in spring’s finest, or just another reason to grab
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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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