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Brunch Date: Sea Pearl in Merrifield, VA

Let’s call a spade a spade: buffets are difficult. Some people are even overly critical solely because they’re

April 18, 2016
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Brunch Date: The Best Eggs Benedict in DC and Alexandria

Though everyone knows about my love affair with guacamole, right up next to the almighty avocado is my

April 16, 2016
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Brunch Date: Earl’s Kitchen + Bar, Tysons

Though we have often been lured out of Alexandria by the expansive shopping center in Tyson’s Corner, we

April 13, 2016
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Brunch Date: Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier

Washington, DC loves brunch, and so do we.  Every Sunday morning we lace up our shoes and head

February 4, 2016
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Brunch Date: New Brunch at Casa Luca DC

If you’re looking for a departure from traditional brunch menu – Casa Luca DC is your place. Their

February 23, 2015
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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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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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