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Zengo’s Latest Test Kitchen: Mexico to Korea

In a city where new restaurants pop up daily, it’s not only encouraged but necessary to keep things

February 6, 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

January 6, 2015
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Oyamel’s Annual Day of the Dead Festival is Almost Here

With some of the best guacamole in the DC area, there is always a reason to get excited

October 17, 2014
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Date Night: Rosa Mexicano

If there is Mexican cuisine in this city, you bet I’ll find it. And when it comes to

October 7, 2014
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Date Night: Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

If you have lived in DC for any length of time, José Andrés is a household name. With

July 23, 2014
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Weekend Recap: El Centro D.F. and Churchkey

While Al spends the month of July in New York on the farm, it’s given me an opportunity

July 21, 2014
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Weekend Recap: Pride, Wine, and Mini Golf

After the last few weekends of wine festivals and crammed schedules, Scott and I finally had a weekend

June 9, 2014
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Date Night: El Centro D.F.

We make it no secret that we’ve not only been on the hunt for DC’s best guacamole, but

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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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