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          Why I Love Weddings

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          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

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          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

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          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

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Our “Last” Official Date Night in DC

It’s hard to imagine that it has already been a week since Scott and I frolicked in DC

August 18, 2016
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5 Places to Get Cocktails in Alexandria

A year ago, Alix and I sat in our living room contemplating where to get cocktails in Alexandria.

May 27, 2016
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Date Night: Olea Restaurant

Ok, so a slight fabrication. It was more of a “Date Lunch” for us, but we imagine it

August 14, 2014
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Weekend Recap: Al’s Return to Virginia

As I type, I am nursing a hot cup of coffee (compliments of Scott) as I lie in

August 11, 2014
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Brunch at Union Street Public House

Eggs Benedict 3 ways at  Union Street Public House’s brunch in Old Town. That’s all you need to

July 17, 2014
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Romantic Date Ideas in the DC Area

Attention all romantics in the DC area! Here is a list of some of the many popular destinations

July 14, 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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Weekend Recap: Tourists in Our City

Scott and I had high hopes for June because we will be spending most of July apart.  We

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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