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Gluten Free at Masa 14

Of the several successful restauranteurs  in Washington, DC, Richard Sandolval is one of our favorites. Though Alix spent

September 15, 2015
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Date Night: 2 Birds 1 Stone

We love the 14th St corridor! From great restaurants to crafty cocktails it seems to have everything you’d

September 4, 2014
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Weekend Recap: Labor Day and Friends

I’m officially back at work. And as I sit here after a long first day at school, it

September 3, 2014
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Date Night: Estadio

To tell you that I’m excited to return to DC tomorrow is the understatement of the year. Not

August 8, 2014
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Weekend Recap: El Centro D.F. and Churchkey

While Al spends the month of July in New York on the farm, it’s given me an opportunity

July 21, 2014
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Date Night: Doi Moi

We’ve made it no secret that Scott and I are smitten for a cozy interior, laden with brick

May 30, 2014
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Date Night: El Centro D.F.

We make it no secret that we’ve not only been on the hunt for DC’s best guacamole, but

May 15, 2014
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Date Night: Le Diplomate DC

It might take you a little while to get a reservation at Le Diplomate, but when you finally

May 14, 2014
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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