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News Around Town: 10 Easter Sunday Specials We Think You Should Consider

Growing up Easter Sunday always seemed like the beginning of spring. Now in reality the average temperature in Upstate New York is still around 45-50 degrees on Easter, so my memory doesn’t always accurately reflect reality. Living in the Washington, DC area (Alexandria to be exact), spring has already started to show

April 2, 2015

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Egg Decorating 2015

This past weekend was one of the best I have had in months – perhaps it was knowing that Spring Break had begun and I wouldn’t have to worry about going to work on Monday. Either way, I convinced Scott to spend an afternoon getting crafty with me. This was the result:

April 2, 2015

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On Turning 31.

Because I plan to enjoy every ounce of every minute I have tomorrow, I intend to begin April by looking back – only once – on the peaks and valleys of the past year. It’s been a whirlwind, and I know now that when my parents said not to wish time away

April 1, 2015

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RAMW Announces the 2015 Rammy Award Finalists at The Hamilton DC

In front of a packed crowd at the Hamilton DC, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington announced the finalists for the 2015 Rammy Awards. With 20 categories stretching from Favorite Gathering Place to Chef of the Year to Restaurateur of the Year, we were more than enthusiastically cheering when some of our

March 31, 2015

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News Around Town: Outdoor Seating and Rooftop Gems

We were just sitting on a couple bar stools over the weekend thinking how wonderful it’s going to be when we can get back to sitting outdoors. Well guess what? Temperatures are rising and restaurants are opening their windows and allowing patrons to get back to the patios and porches. Here’s a

March 30, 2015

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News Around Town: City Paper’s Best of DC

One of our favorite yearly events is Washington City Paper’s Best of DC, and it’s coming back on April 9th! Who has the best cocktail, sandwich, and even guacamole in the Washington, DC? If you attend the event you’ll find the answer, along with opportunity to sample several of the top dishes

March 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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