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10 Reasons Why Living Together at 30 is Better Than at 20

After almost a month of living together, I can honestly say there are numerous pros to waiting to

March 11, 2014
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Lunch at Landini Brothers, Old Town Alexandria

“Of all things on the menu, the avocados are always perfect.” If Al wasn’t already paying attention to

March 10, 2014
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Date Night Clarendon: Fuego Cocina y Tequileria

We’ve recently realized that even with a growing list of names on our restaurant bucket list, we hadn’t

February 10, 2014
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Cocktail Wars Takes Over Washington, DC

Last Wednesday, Al and I attended Cocktail Wars (sponsored by DISHCRAWL) in Adams Morgan. The event was held

December 19, 2013
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Lost Society DC

Before I say anything else, don’t be fooled when the address sends you to Dunkin Donuts at the

October 31, 2013
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Weekend Recap: Great Wine, Great Friends, Great Times

Scott and I spent the first 8 months (read: we’ve been dating a total of 10 months) long

October 29, 2013
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Bayou Room in Old Town Alexandria

Every city in the US can boast it’s hidden gems, and often times, we go in search of

October 25, 2013
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POV Rooftop Lounge at the W Hotel Washington, DC: Woo with a View.

I apologize for the cheesy title. I’m an English teacher, I can’t help it. The thing about dating

October 24, 2013
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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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