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Date Night: Cocktails at PX, Old Town Alexandria

It all starts with a blue light, a doorbell, and a great excuse to dress up. Old Town

June 2, 2015
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The Grille at Morrison House has Launched Their Patio

I love sitting at the bar, but when the sun is still shining at 7pm I can’t think

May 29, 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

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

May 22, 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

March 30, 2015
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Mason Social Comes to Alexandria

What do you get when 4 friends decide to start a business in Alexandria?  Mason Social. This is

March 18, 2015
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Romantic Date Ideas in Old Town Alexandria

Romance certainly isn’t dead when it comes to planning a date night in Old Town Alexandria. A romantic

March 17, 2015
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Date Night: Brabo in Alexandria

“Hotel restaurant” continues to have new meaning for the two us. Well-known Chef Robert Wiedmaier has brought us

February 9, 2015
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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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