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Date Night: 1789 Restaurant

Washington DC is a scintillating combination of history and modernity, and often we are so caught up in the “next best thing” that we fail to recognize the jewels that are firmly embedded in the fabric of this gorgeous city. Always a new neighborhood to explore and a new culinary experience in

October 21, 2015

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Date Night: Revisiting Mason Social in Alexandria

With so many great restaurants in Washington, DC it’s easy to forget all the wonderful experiences we’ve had in our own backyard of Alexandria. When Mason Social opened earlier this year we wasted no time before stopping in. Initial reviews from different writers highlighted both their favorite dishes and the impact of

October 15, 2015

Our Life

We’re TWO!!!

Two years old, that is. Yesterday was officially two years from our very first post, The First Minute. In our short time in this space, we have written over 400 posts – many that highlight our favorite dates, our relationship woes, and last year we finally got to write about our engagement.

October 13, 2015

Things to Do

Things To Do: Columbus Day and Halloween Restaurant Specials

Restaurant specials accompany just about every holiday weekend in the Washington, DC area, and this month is no different. From Columbus Day brunch to Halloween and Day of the Dead specials, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy in the coming weeks. Here’s a look at what your month could look like:

October 9, 2015

Things to Do

Next DC Minute Happy Hour at Magnolia’s On King!

Have you tried the new Magnolia’s On King in Old Town? As some of you already know, October 29 marks the next DC Minute Happy Hour, and we hope you’ll join us as we visit the location for the first time. For anyone who takes photos and uses #DCMinuteHH or tags us,

October 6, 2015

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Happy Hour Recap: Majestic Cafe

Old friends and new joined us for last month’s happy hour at Old Town Alexandria’s Majestic Cafe. Under new ownership, we, along with several others who joined us, were eager to see if this restaurant brought the same excitement from year’s past. If the appetizers and atmosphere were any indication, the Majestic

October 5, 2015

{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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