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Happy Hour Date: Magnolia’s on King

My ideal Friday involves unwinding at a local bar with a cocktail in hand. These are not feelings that Alix and I always share. Being a teacher can result in long weeks, so her plans often involve wanting to pour a glass of sparkling wine and relax on the couch. Therefore, you

March 15, 2016

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2016 RAMMY Awards: And the nominees are…

We were thrilled to be able to spend this past Monday evening at The Hamilton Live as the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the 2016 RAMMY nominations. This year, we again saw several of our favorite restaurants and local businesses receive nominations, while also noticing some locations we were less

March 10, 2016

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Date Night: Central Michel Richard

After three years of hamburgers and fries for Valentine’s Day, Alix and I decided it was finally time to up our game. Central Michel Richard has been on our list of must-try restaurants, and after reading Washingtonian’s Top 100 list, we made our reservation. Located along Pennsylvania Ave in the Penn Quarter

March 9, 2016

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30 days. Time for the Shred (aka: 3 things every 32 year old needs to get fit!)

In exactly one month, I’ll be 32. Something feels safe about the simplicity of the straight line, the “1”. 31. That’s not old, that’s only a breath past 30. And 30 means you’re cool. 32. “2”. You add that curve and it gets messy. Somewhere beyond that line, my metabolism caught wind

March 3, 2016

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Date Night: Bar Deco, DC

Now that the sun has emerged from hiding and the cold weather has eased, we have our eyes peeled for the next great rooftop bar in DC. Fortunately, our search began a few weeks ago when we hit up Bar Deco in Penn Quarter for a random Wednesday Date Night. We have

March 2, 2016

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Happy Hour Date Night…with friends… at Bistrot Royal

Hidden at the end of N. Royal Street in Alexandria, Bistrot Royal is no secret in the community. As we searched for a place to organize a happy hour, this classic French bistro did the trick. Located in the former Bastille restaurant space, this cozy dining option is suitable for after-work drinks

March 1, 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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