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Date Night: Junction Bakery & Bistro, Del Ray VA

Happy Monday, all! Today we are introducing another fabulous writer to the mix on DC Minute: Jessica (whom

September 12, 2016
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The 5 Best Pizza Places in Alexandria!

Scott and I hit the ground running (because walking doesn’t help in burning the carb-overload from our research…)

June 3, 2016
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Date Night: Del Ray Pizzeria

Traditionally, Friday night in our household means take-out pizza. Last Friday, it meant a fantastic date night at

June 11, 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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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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Brunch Date: Evening Star Cafe

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

November 20, 2014
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Weekend Recap: Bringing in the Christmas Spirit

It’s getting increasingly more difficult not to be wrapped up in the upcoming holiday season, and this weekend

November 17, 2014
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Alexandria Times 2nd Annual Best of Alexandria: Our Picks

The deadline for the Alexandria Times 2nd Annual Best of Alexandria is today, so we decided to share

June 30, 2014
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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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