Home - In a DC Minute

Date Night In: The Chef & The Dish

This is a true Throwback Thursday, but it is no less important than any other fantastic experience we have had since we moved back to WNY. In fact, this particular experience has been one of our favorite dates ever. A month ago we used our passports for the first time to head

June 15, 2017

Niagara Wine Trail

Wine Date: Niagara County’s Blackbird Cider Works

Rieslings, ice wines, and others might get the attention of the Niagara Wine Trail, but cider is making waves of its own. Barker’s Blackbird Cider Works opened its doors in 2011 after 6 years of planning, preparation, and a lot of work by Scott Donovan and his team. To the benefit of

June 14, 2017

Western New York

Looking Back: A Date Night at Toutant in Buffalo, NY

It’s been awhile since we’ve dined at Toutant. Nearly 5 months to be exact. A restaurant focusing on southern comfort foods and good drinks had been accompanied by rave reviews, and come mid-January, we had reservations set with our friends Taylor (@InTheBuffBlog) and Jake (not from State Farm). I know, it’s been

June 13, 2017

Our Life

TGIF: Life Versus Blogging

If you’ve never written a blog, you might think it’s easy to just throw down some daily thoughts. Those who routinely write know it’s never that easy. We’ve hit one of those difficult times. This morning I signed on to take a look at a couple new posts, and realized over the

June 9, 2017

Niagara Wine Trail

Wine Date: Liten Buffel is Now Open in Middleport, NY

Liten Buffel opened at noon, so we gave them until around 4pm before showing up – how could we pass up the opportunity to visit on their first day? Liten Buffel is the brainchild of friends Zack Klug and Patrick Vaughn. With a background in the industry and having spent time at

May 31, 2017

Our Life Travel Washington, DC/DMV

A DC Redezvous Recap: Reuniting with Our City

It wasn’t until I noticed the ring of salt on the top of my camera the day after we got back home to NY that I realized how fiercely I needed to be back in DC. It was during the last hour of our trip that months of anticipation finally made it

May 30, 2017

{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.

Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community