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Date Night: L’Hommage Bistro Francais

If you asked me what food I never knew I loved so much, these days my answer would be simple: French cuisine. Though I probably just dented my credibility, I always equated the French to food that just didn’t appeal to my fussy pre-blog palette. You know – escargots, foie gras, steak

February 10, 2016

Lists Things to Do

5 Super Bowl foods to order in the Washington, DC area

This weekend is a great excuse to order wings, pizza, and other Super Bowl food favorites. We’ve been reviewing press releases and social media accounts to see who is offering the best takeout for the big game, and what we’ve found looks more than appetizing. If you’re not going to the bar

February 5, 2016

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5 Super Bowl “Must Haves” if you’re watching in Medina, NY

It’s OK Buffalo Bills’ fans, next year is our year! For now, we should all just enjoy good food, drinks, commercials, a great football game, and hopefully no mention of “wide-right”. As we were going through the list of Washington, DC area specials, we began thinking of our hometown in Western New

February 5, 2016

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Brunch Date: Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier

Washington, DC loves brunch, and so do we. Every Sunday morning we lace up our shoes and head out to the next restaurant, in hopes of adding another name to a growing list of places we recommend. Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier is a traditional French restaurant with a great reputation for fine

February 4, 2016

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Date Night: Entyse Wine Bar at Ritz Carlton,Tysons Corner

After being designated to our couch last week as the “DC Dig-Out” went on, we opted for an early Valentine’s Day getaway dinner that took us to Entyse Wine Bar at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner this past weekend. Hotel restaurants are tricky; in an effort to please the general hotel customer, in-house

February 2, 2016

Our Life

Dear “Minnesota”, from a Western New Yorker

Before I engage in what will appear to be a contest between Buffalo winter survival tactics and those of Minnesota, I will caveat this post with my current scenario: I am a high school English teacher, lounging in my bed with a hot cup of coffee after 6 consecutive cancellations due to

January 28, 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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