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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

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          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

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          6 Years Later and Full Circle

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          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

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          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

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          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

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

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          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

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          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

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          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

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          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Happy 4 Years, Shirt Factory

This writing challenge might be the death of me. But as Scarlett O’Hara said, “as God as my

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The Start of Christmas in Medina

It’s time to sing Christmas carols, decorate, watch Hallmark movies, and officially transition to the holiday season. For

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Beating Blue Monday

Call it fate, call it coincidence, or just call it sad. As I sat this morning sipping my

January 20, 2020
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Area Events: It’s Time to Pack Your Schedule

It’s November 15th, one week until Thanksgiving. You’re reading the title above thinking that your schedule is packed;

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Dining Out for a Cause

Before we ask for your support…. The year was 2014 and our blog was very young. As we

October 7, 2018
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Why Cocktails?

The year was 1956. As they frequently did, Bob Waters, Jack Zimmerman, and Joe Brundage sat at the

October 4, 2018
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The NEW Shirt Factory: Phase 1

The day is here, and after a grueling week, the Factory is OPEN! Though I can barely see

April 13, 2018
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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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