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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 with Friends: Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza DC

Food options are in abundance near Washington DC’s Verizon Center, and during events they can get quite crowded.

December 12, 2015
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“&Tour” with &Pizza

When I was 13 you could ask me to name my favorite food and without hesitation I would

October 1, 2015
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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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Date Night: RedRocks in Old Town

We’ve been on the prowl for great pizza lately, and it seems as if we have experienced more

June 1, 2015
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Date Night: Pizzeria Orso, Falls Church

Growing up I thought pizza places consisted of subs, wings, and of course pizza. In our household we

May 22, 2015
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Date Night: Pizza Vinoteca

Wine bars can be pretentious, expensive, and overwhelming – Pizza Vinoteca is none of these things. One of

March 10, 2015
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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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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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