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Keepin it real

Last night, Scott and I took a break from blog talk and relished in a night unplugged. Sometimes, taking a step away from the outside world and enjoying a night of great conversation is exactly what you need. Happy Thursday, friends. -Al

June 5, 2014

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Flat Iron Steak & Saloon Alexandria

Even with all the restaurants that Alexandria has to offer, we’ve been hearing from people lately that Old Town needs a good steak restaurant. We’ve enjoyed happy hour at Flat Iron Steak & Saloon in the past, so when a friend asked if we’d meet him for dinner it seemed like a

June 4, 2014

News Around Town Things to Do

News Around Town and Capital Pride Week

It’s hard to believe that we are already in the first week of June. The first five months of 2014 are already behind us and soon enough June will be too. All of that being said, several things are going on throughout the week and the weekend that are certainly worth your

June 3, 2014

Our Life Things to Do

May in Review

Aside from 3 weeks of walking pneumonia, we did our best to keep May as busy and as exciting as possible. We found several new restaurants we love and had the opportunity to attend some incredible events. The year is winding down quickly at school, and then July will find us apart

June 2, 2014

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Date Night: Doi Moi

We’ve made it no secret that Scott and I are smitten for a cozy interior, laden with brick and coupled with soft intimate lighting. But with all the dark bars and warm restaurants, an experience like doi moi is exactly what our aesthetic palette required. When my sister surprised me last month

May 30, 2014

#TBT Our Life

#TBT – All My World’s a Stage

Shakespeare coined the phrase, but I live it. When I was in 5th grade, I made my stage debut as Prince John in Robin Hood. I cried for hours over losing the role of Maid Marian until I realized the part of the villain was one of the biggest, and so I

May 29, 2014

{Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

Why I Love Weddings

6 Years Later and Full Circle

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

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

Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

Date Night: Mythology, DC

Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

#MedinaStrong

Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

Because….Tacos.

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Hello, 2026.

Hello, 2026.

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