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          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

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WIN TICKETS to See Us LIVE at the Niagara Food and Wine Expo with The Chef & the Dish!

Just as we promised, we are THRILLED to give you all the details behind our recent Instagram announcement

April 11, 2017
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Friday Minutes: Reading to Avoid Politics

Thank you! Thank you to everyone not writing solely political posts. It’s not that we both haven’t been

November 4, 2016
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Date Night Idea: Buffalo Cocktail Classic, November 13, 2016

Where will you be on November 13th? You should be with us, toasting at the first ever Buffalo

October 27, 2016
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Medina, NY Things To Do/ News

Weekend Plans: Believe it or Not, Medina is the Place to Be

Growing up in Medina we often heard and repeated the phrase, “there is nothing to do.” Maybe it

September 23, 2016
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SaturDATE: Canal Village Farmers’ Market, Medina NY

We vehemently believe that Saturday mornings are meant for markets. When we were in DC, we rarely missed

September 23, 2016
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Friday Minutes Things To Do/ News

Friday Minutes: It’s National Guacamole Day!

Happy National Guacamole Day! Take a look at our guide from last year, if you’re celebrating the day

September 16, 2016
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Family Our Life Things To Do/ News

Family Date: The New York State Fair, Syracuse NY

To say that my family has a strong connection to the New York State Fair would be an

August 30, 2016
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Friday Minutes: Finally in Western NY

This week has been a busy one. We’ve been unpacking, settling in, and coming to the reality that

August 19, 2016
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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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