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          #MedinaStrong

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Theater Review: Bessie’s Blues

They did it again. After our rave review of MetroStage’s 30th season kick-off show Three Sistahs back in

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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

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

January 21, 2015
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2014 Hot Minute Awards- Best Washington DC Foods

Drum roll please…   2014 was jam packed with incredible chef favorites and crafty cocktails, as we had

January 9, 2015
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District Taco Opens in Alexandria

“I hope they have guacamole!” Those were Al’s exact words while we were parking outside the newly opened

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Brunch Date: Evening Star Cafe

Our stomachs were screaming as we headed out to the grocery store, so instead of waiting to get

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Altura Wine & Gourmet Old Town Alexandria

To say we love Altura Wine & Gourmet would be an understatement. Old Town Alexandria has many great

October 9, 2014
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#TBT – One Year Down

Exactly one year ago, I was packing my bags in preparation to hit the road to my new

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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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