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Sugar Shack, Old Town Alexandria

There are few things I can’t pass up in this world. Guacamole is obviously #1, but just short of that would be God’s other greatest creation: the donut. Whether you care to spell it doughnut or donut (tomato, tomAHto,) I have had a love affair with this treat long before guacamole ever

January 22, 2015

News Around Town

News Around Town: Alexandria Restaurant Week

Which Alexandria restaurant will you be eating at next week? Running from January 23-February 1, 60+ locations will be participating in the Alexandria Restaurant Week with 3-course or “dinner for two” menu options for $35. New this year, several restaurants will also be participating with lunch specials for the daytime crowd. For

January 22, 2015

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Lunch Date: Lost Dog Cafe Alexandria

The Lost Dog Cafe recently opened their first Alexandria location, and the only question we had was whether or not it was possible to pick a sandwich from the 53 different options on the menu! Walking around the National Mall, stopping in museums, and maybe even finding a restaurant for lunch were

January 21, 2015

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News Around Town: DC Winter Restaurant Week

Is there a Washington, DC area restaurant that you’ve just been itching to try? This week is your opportunity, as the DC Winter Restaurant Week returns with over 250 participating restaurants from January 19-25. The bi-annual RAMW event will showcase special three course prix-fixe lunch menus at $20.15 and/or dinner menus at

January 19, 2015

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Pinea Launches New Whiskey Bar, Root Cellar

The most elaborate hotels in Washington, DC are accompanied by some of the prestigious restaurants in the entire metro region. The W Hotel’s Pinea is no different. And with the launch of their new whiskey bar, the Root Cellar, they are providing another enticing trip in. On our recent visit, we again

January 15, 2015

Our Life

Feeling Like a 30 Year Old.

Last year when I turned 30, I had high hopes of conquering a once stigmatized decade. It seemed 30 meant your life was over and if you hadn’t already popped out a few kiddos, you might never. You were washed up, dried up, and on the other side of life. When people

January 14, 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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