In a DC Minute

In a DC Minute In A DC Minute is a Western New York lifestyle/food blog dedicated to sharing some of our favorite things.

Living out our adventures in Western New York (our hometown, Medina, NY). We're Scott and Al - the brains and brawn behind this blog. Follow us as we eat (especially guacamole), drink (good wine and cocktails), and play our way through the Western New York area (we'll still be posting about DC). We're always open to suggestions for our next date night, so don't be shy! You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram at

Going through my digital life and stumbled upon this gem. It’s this man as a father in a nutshell. Patient, involved, cr...
03/31/2026

Going through my digital life and stumbled upon this gem. It’s this man as a father in a nutshell. Patient, involved, creating new things and memories all at once with our sons. I never thought I wanted to be a mother, but Scott was born to be a father. So grateful to have a front row seat as their relationship unfolds and evolves. Oh, happy last day of March, friends.

Well well well, look what I found ! This was before we were parents and could be up to no good, 24/7. Now how soon will...
03/23/2026

Well well well, look what I found ! This was before we were parents and could be up to no good, 24/7. Now how soon will Roux be out doing this once he sees this photo?
Hey friends - go make some crazy memories this week. Life’s short, play in the puddles. Happy Monday, all.

All I can hear is the line in Sweet Home Alabama: “You have a baby. In a BAR.” 🤣 To be fair, Roux was raised at the Shir...
03/03/2026

All I can hear is the line in Sweet Home Alabama: “You have a baby. In a BAR.” 🤣 To be fair, Roux was raised at the Shirt Factory, and it’s obvious every time we go out on a date. We haven’t left the house much in 12 weeks, but we had our first family date with Beau at and my heart was so, so full watching all 3 of my guys at dinner. If there is anything and I know how to do, it’s date night. They just look a little different now and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Happy March, friends.

One of the best and craziest things we ever did was spend 5 years at the helm of (2018-2023), and we are so proud of br...
01/19/2026

One of the best and craziest things we ever did was spend 5 years at the helm of (2018-2023), and we are so proud of bringing craft cocktails, boozy brunch, and more to that space. But we are equally grateful for prioritizing our role as parents and handing it back over to Andrew and Richard, the best of men and some of our dearest friends. Now that they are reimagining the Shirt Factory bar space, we could not be more thrilled and excited for what’s in store there, as it obviously outgrew what we started way back when. But we did have to sneak in to get one photo as a family at the bar before we await the next iteration. It’s going to be STUNNING, knowing how their vision always turns out ( , anyone? 🙌🏻) and in a few weeks we will grab a new family photo in the renovated space. Cheers to the end of a chapter and the start of the next!

Happy one month, Bowen. One month of memorizing every tiny, perfect feature only to realize that it has changed by the n...
01/09/2026

Happy one month, Bowen. One month of memorizing every tiny, perfect feature only to realize that it has changed by the next day. One month of listening to your soft sounds, your grunts of discontent, and the easing of your cries that moment I hold you again. I will never forget the velvet of your newborn skin, the way your fingers cling to mine, or how you are happiest when we are cheek to cheek - especially in the early and dark hours of the night.

Ha!! And to think I never wanted to be a mother. Love you, baby Beau. And his introduction, now on the blog. https://inadcminute.com/2026/01/introducing-bowen-thoreau.html

Social media is not the place for me today, but I penned a few thoughts on the abandoned blog and I’m dropping baby dimp...
01/06/2026

Social media is not the place for me today, but I penned a few thoughts on the abandoned blog and I’m dropping baby dimples here for anyone who also feels a little heavy today. Just in case.

https://inadcminute.com/2026/01/hello-2026.html

01/02/2026

2025 was not my best year, but somehow, it will be my favorite. It gave me a chance to live through my child’s eyes, experience the world from his perspective. I don’t want to remember what was happening in the world, or the pain and suffering of friends and family whom I love. But this is how I choose to remember the year that gave me memories filtered through motherhood, and the chance to bury myself in creating new life. It gave me Bowen, and made us parents all over again and it made Roux a big brother.

So no - I don’t expect 2026 to be my best year either. But it’s the year that I’ll teach my littlest how to wonder and marvel at the outside world. Maybe to walk, maybe to talk. Experience his first real smile and hear his first belly laugh. I’ll watch Roux entertain him by having one of his dance parties, and I’ll see them both enjoy the feeling of green grass under their feet this summer on Fox Cross. I choose to live deliberately this small and beautiful life we have together, and hold onto every second we are given. Cheers to reveling in all that is, and can be, friends. Happy New Year. 💙

It was 2 AM last night. Looking down at my baby boy, making out his small features in the dark of the room, trying of me...
12/27/2025

It was 2 AM last night. Looking down at my baby boy, making out his small features in the dark of the room, trying of memorize his soft sounds and the feeling of his little body against mine. People say this phase is the hardest, that “don’t worry- the newborn phase won’t last forever”. And it won’t. Which is why I’ll linger at 2am before putting him back in his bassinet. Study his face a little longer. Hold him close a little tighter. If there’s one thing I know, it’s that dreams do come true, and they’ve come to me in the form of two beautiful boys.

Beyond grateful this Christmas to be sitting here with our two boys. Wishing you all peace, love, and health today and a...
12/25/2025

Beyond grateful this Christmas to be sitting here with our two boys. Wishing you all peace, love, and health today and always. Merry Christmas, friends.

Merry Christmas Eve, friends.
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas Eve, friends.

We are so proud to introduce to you the final addition to our family, Bowen (“Beau”) Thoreau Gilman. I  can’t imagine be...
12/12/2025

We are so proud to introduce to you the final addition to our family, Bowen (“Beau”) Thoreau Gilman. 

I  can’t imagine being happier and prouder than I am right now. On Sunday night, we said a very difficult good night to Roux (for the first time apart since he was born). And at last, at 11:09AM on Tuesday morning, we welcomed Beau. I cannot say enough about how Alix handled the couple of days (and year).  What was our surprise - shock - of 2025 turned into another moment where I watched her strength. The entire room of nurses and I had the opportunity to cheer her on and she continues to impress me-  I find I can’t stop singing her praises. Our family of 4 is now complete.  Thank you everyone for your love and support this week, and always.

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