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5 Places to Get Cocktails in Alexandria

A year ago, Alix and I sat in our living room contemplating where to get cocktails in Alexandria. New restaurants were opening, but one thing that disappointed us was the lack of inventive and quality cocktails in our neighborhood. Don’t get me wrong, the area has some long-standing and incredible bars, but

May 27, 2016

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Date Night: Simit + Smith, Georgetown

If you had to force me to choose between Turkish food and guacamole, it’d be my version of Sophie’s Choice. One of the advantages to big-city living is the access to authentic ethnic food – the variety, the quality, and the sheer abundance. When I left Istanbul, I knew that finding my

May 26, 2016

Our Life Wedding Plans

Engagement Session with Joffoto! Part 1

As we readied ourselves on the stone of the Jefferson Memorial for our first picture, Scott leaned down and whispered – “this is our LAST engagement shoot – next time we are in front of a camera, it’s for wedding photos!” I hear you loud and clear, Scott. ;) Though we have

May 25, 2016

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Date Night: Don Taco Tequila Bar

It’s really not hard to sell us on a taco place. Let’s be honest – all you have to do is hint to Al that she might get guacamole, and we’re in. Replacing one of our favorite places to watch the game, Don Taco Tequila Bar seems to fill in the gaps

May 25, 2016

Things to Do

DCMinute Happy Hour is BACK June 2nd!!

The rain will eventually turn to sunshine and blue skies, and our next happy hour will be upon us. Organizing a kick-off to summer is a great excuse for all of us to get-together, and this time Bastille is our destination! Remember peer pressure is a powerful thing, so convince your friends to

May 20, 2016

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Happy Hour Date: The Gibson, DC

If you’ve even taken a walk down 14th street in the U street area, you most likely have walked by The Gibson. Or, as we have done, you’ve made reservations and looked helplessly around for a sign to find the place – to no avail. But when you stop expecting a grand

May 17, 2016

{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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