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Wedding Jitters

I’ve never liked weddings. There. I said it. And for those of you who don’t know my sordid past, I’ve been married. I’ve done the wedding thing. The marriage thing. And sadly, the divorced and bitter thing. I don’t even recall liking weddings when I planned my own ten years ago. I

May 28, 2015

Date Night Dating DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV

Date Night: Cantina Marina

After our incredible Tiki Cocktail experience we had through Bookalokal last spring, one of the most enticing Happy Hour spots for summer drinks and an incredible view can be found at the Waterfront’s signature beach bar, Cantina Marina. Beachy with a touch of Mexican flair, Cantina Marina transports you from our Nation’s

May 28, 2015

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Happy Hour: The Front Porch, Del Ray

Looking for a fantastic way to spend Happy Hour this Friday? Venture over to Del Ray and find a spot on the patio at The Front Porch. This pop-up operates under the same ownership as Evening Star, and serves a variety of summer time plates and appetizers that compliment the adult slushies

May 26, 2015

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Patio in Full Swing at Brabo in Old Town, Alexandria

Scott and I love nothing more than a date night which includes cocktails and patios. You can find both at Brabo on King Street in Old Town, Alexandria. A few weeks ago, we found ourselves enjoying a bit of bubbly as we took in the warm spring night of their courtyard patio,

May 22, 2015

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Date Night: Pizzeria Orso, Falls Church

Growing up I thought pizza places consisted of subs, wings, and of course pizza. In our household we even designated Friday night as pizza night. Pizza to me, was more of something you ordered before a game or when you were too lazy to figure out dinner plans. My childhood seems like

May 22, 2015

Our Life

Breaking the Silence – Two Month Recap

Often, silence implies either absence of activity or an overabundance of it. For us, the past two moths has meant the latter. We have been rather quiet here on DC Minute, but only because we have been wholly absorbed by family priorities and our jobs. As all of you know, testing has

May 21, 2015

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#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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