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“You Rescued Me” – In Memory of My Darling Girl.

“You rescued Me”. Those were the last words I whispered into my darling girl’s ears. Miah, my soul mate, left us on July 3rd, 2015. She was surrounded by the people who loved her the most, including Ivan. She died peacefully in her favorite place on our farm in NY, and

July 6, 2015

Wedding Plans

Wedding Wednesday: Looking for Guest Posts!

This week has been busier than anticipated. After having been sick for the past week, packing to leave for New York, and attending to Miah’s EVERY WHIM in her final days with us (and sobbing uncontrollably every few minutes as a result) I’m both dehydrated and exhausted. We have put wedding talk

July 1, 2015

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Brunch etc. Date: Society Fair

Brunch date. Dinner date. Wine date. Patio date. Coffee date. Cake date. All of these can be accomplished by paying a visit to one of our favorite Old Town haunts, Society Fair. Located on Washington Street just a block down from King, this gem is another brainchild from the Eat Good Food

June 30, 2015

Things to Do

Penn Commons Picnic Preview!

How’s that for some alliteration! School may be out for the summer, but this English teacher is never entirely off duty. But now that summer vacation has started, I am full steam ahead for a summer of relaxation in DC and home on my farm in Western New York. However, nothing starts

June 29, 2015

News Around Town

News Around Town: Where You’re Eating on July 4 in DC

If the scorching weather wasn’t enough of an indication, July 4 in DC is confirmation that summer is here! Fireworks, parades, barbeques, and chants of “U.S.A” might be all you can handle, but if you need some suggestions for celebrating Independence Day with great food and awesome drink specials, here they are:

June 29, 2015

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Fig & Olive Opens TODAY in DC!

CityCenterDC has a new kid in town – and this one is sure to leave a giant imprint on the District’s culinary scene. We had the pleasure of attending a preview soirée to welcome the newest location of the Fig & Olive family, founded by Laurent Halasz (who was also in attendance).

June 26, 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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