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DC Weather Got You Down? Here’s a list of things to keep you preoccupied.

Oh thank God, it’s raining out – AGAIN! I was beginning to get worried that the puddles were close to drying up. Who doesn’t love a gorgeously overcast day, with beautiful gray clouds, and no thought of sunlight? The DC weather has given us a true taste of a Twilight vampire’s dream

May 13, 2016

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Happy Hour Date: Jack Rose Dining Saloon (and Tiki bar!!)

We have a fond place in our heart for Jack Rose, as we celebrated our engagement perched at their bar the night after Scott popped the question. Not only does Jack Rose boast a staggering 2390 whiskey bottles on their wall (and counting!), but little did we know that if your trek

May 11, 2016

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DC Guacamole: Al’s Unofficial-Official Guide to Guac in the DMV

Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends! Since it happens to be my favorite holiday of the year, I thought I would gift my vast guacamole experience to you and recommend some of my favorite restaurants for DC guacamole (and some in NoVA, too! in order to celebrate accordingly. And if you have a spot

May 5, 2016

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Derby in DC: The Kentucky Society of Washington’s Pre-Derby Party

For as long as I can remember, I have felt inextricably tied to the world of bygone times – the southern charm on the plantation Tara in Gone With the Wind, or the high society balls and luncheons on the moors in old England. If you were to marry those two things,

May 3, 2016

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Date Night: DC Harvest

One of the most frequent comments about our date nights is that we dine out without gaining an excessive amount of weight. Other than saying we visit the gym daily, we do our best to find alternatives to the typical guilty pleasure food – and we are thrilled to share a recent

May 3, 2016

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Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch! Our Top Picks….

After receiving several inquires about where to eat Mother’s Day Brunch in the Washington, DC area, we figured we would give you the 411 on where the best Mother’s Day specials are in the area (and if you haven’t already, check out the Best Brunch Spots in Alexandria and our favorite Benedicts

May 2, 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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