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3 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails with Corralejo Tequila

Tequila is more than just a liquor in margaritas or a shot to start your night. Though we

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Preview: Weekend “Dates” for April 22-24

This weekend we have filled our schedule with classic DC dates, and a few things that we enjoy

April 22, 2016
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Happy Hour Date: Magnolia’s on King

My ideal Friday involves unwinding at a local bar with a cocktail in hand. These are not feelings

March 15, 2016
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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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5 Reasons to go back to Red Light DC

“The usual spot” has been increasingly difficult to adopt when another restaurant or bar seems to open in

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Date Night: Mama Rouge

Growing up, Asian cuisine was synonymous with the Chinese buffet in our small upstate NY village. When we

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Date Night: Jack Rose Dining Saloon DC

The lighting is dim, the bar is long, and bottles of whiskey are showcased on the walls. Jack

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Date Night: Red Light Cocktails and Dessert Bar

They had us at cocktails and dessert. But that’s not all you can get now at Red Light,

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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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