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Date Night: Burger Night at Nage DC

I travel out of state at least once every other month for work, and rarely enjoy the hotel restaurants. Our most recent visit to Nage Bistro in DC drastically altered this preconceived notion that hotel restaurants are second to others. Washington, DC is slowly teaching us that great hotels and restaurants are

December 1, 2014

Things to Do

Small Business Saturday in Old Town Alexandria

Though many of us started our shopping weeks ago, today marks the second day of the official holiday season. For us, today is a great opportunity to head into Old Town Alexandria for a day of Small Business Saturday shopping. This year over 40 shops will be offering special promotions throughout the

November 29, 2014

Our Life

Thanksgiving Day Excitement

I’m a Christmas junkie. But lord do I LOVE me some Thanksgiving. What is it? The turkey? The parade? The gorging until even your elastic pants won’t forgive you? For me, it’s always been about the smell of the house and the family at one table that lends the magic to the

November 26, 2014

Dating Relationships 101

Relationship 101: Intellectual Conversation

This wasn’t a “planned” post – rather, it stemmed as a response to the conversations we have been having recently and how much they have impacted our relationship. The world right now is a turbulent place and Scott and I live in the thick of the biggest political arena in the country.

November 25, 2014

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

Date Night: America Eats Tavern

Farm to table meets the Ritz Carlton in José Andrés’ latest culinary creation, America Eats Tavern. This Tysons Corner restaurant (opened this past summer) pays tribute to several American classics offering them up with a slightly more sophisticated flair. The American flags, historical menu options, and “We the People” written above the

November 24, 2014

Our Life Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap: Scandal (ous)

Scandal. Our weekend consisted of laying low and feeding our appetites with unhealthy amounts of Olivia Pope and Associates. It wasn’t all Netflix, as we did a fair amount eating. Friday night was originally planned as a Date Night In, since Scott was getting back from a work trip and I thought

November 24, 2014

{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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