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The birthplace of Starbucks, Boeing, and the gas station as we know it, Seattle’s influence is disproportionately large for a city of its size. Examine the Emerald City’s individual neighborhoods, and you’ll find that different pockets of Seattle have distinct and fascinating characteristics, histories, and even personalities. Today, we explore Wallingford. Wallingford has no official boundaries If you’ve lived in Seattle for a while, it will probably come as no surprise to you that Wallingford has no official boundaries. None of the city’s neighborhoods have since 1910. With the core of Wallingford sandwiched between lakes to the north and south and major thoroughfares to […]

Fitting for world-class city and wacky Texas capital, Austin has some pretty awesome neighborhoods. Behind each of these neighborhoods is a history, and behind each name a story. Here are a few Austin neighborhoods whose namesakes present compelling or otherwise fascinating stories. Bouldin Creek Bouldin Creek helps put the funk in Austin’s funky. But the neighborhood hasn’t always been characterized by tattoo parlors, second-hand shops, and traveling food trucks. It was named after an ambitious Virginia-born colonel who made his way to Austin via Missouri before buying a substantial mass of land stretching from the Colorado River to William Cannon […]

Does your apartment feel cramped and cluttered? Even if a small apartment provides all the living space you need at this point in your life, you want to get as much from that space as you possibly can. Make your small apartment feel larger and maximize its utility no matter its square footage with these tips, as well as those we covered in our last post on this topic, four ways to make the most of your small space. 1. Favor large furnishings A few large, bold pieces of furniture can do more for a small room than several smaller pieces. One long, wide […]

Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward is steeped in history, a fact that bleeds through the neighborhood’s architecture, charm, and street names. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Margaret Mitchell were both born in the neighborhood. Sears, Roebuck, & Co. housed its regional headquarters in the Old Fourth Ward for more than 50 years. Look around, and you can feel the neighborhood’s historic significance. Living in a legendary area is cause enough for excitement and pride. But Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood offers much more than stuff you might read about in history books. Below, we discuss seven reasons residents of AMLI Old 4th Ward, AMLI […]

Little Havana’s top Cuban chefs could go head-to-head with Havana’s finest, and Miami’s culinary excellence extends far beyond the medianoche and cubano sandwiches we’re used to. The city’s restaurant scene is as dynamic as it’s ever been, with tasty new kitchens popping up alongside stellar standbys. Here are five new Miami restaurants that should be on every foodie’s radar. Ariete Chef Michael Beltran and restaurateur Jason Odio have a good thing going on at Ariete, the Coconut Grove restaurant they opened in January. Ariete’s cuisine is categorized as New American, but the menu screams French, and hints of Cuban influence can be found in almost every […]

Summer is the most pleasant time of year for family bonding. But many summertime activities that capture kids’ attention are far from cheap. And as your family grows, “the more, the merrier” can feel as if it’s being replaced by “the more, the more outrageously expensive.” Here are some tips you can use to keep expenses from getting in the way of your family fun this summer. Take advantage of free city events Most cities and towns host or sponsor more free events during summer than at any other time of year. Check calendars on local government websites for free […]

Summer is speeding by, but it’s not over yet. If you’re looking to get a memorable activity or two in before the season draws to a close, here are some exciting Southern California summer activities to consider. Attend an LA SummerFest event For the seventh straight year, LA SummerFest is hosting a range of outdoor concerts, theater productions, and movie screenings. Get your cultural fix through a production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an evening spent drinking fine wine while listening to classy jazz, or watching a movie under the stars. Events are held at Rivendale Park, a half hour’s drive […]

Deep Ellum’s exceptional live music and nightlife venues have drawn visitors from across Dallas for nearly a century. The neighborhood’s culinary scene, now its second biggest draw and source of revenue, has exploded only recently. If you’re looking for a nice spot for dinner or appetizers before your next night out in Deep Ellum, look no further. 1. Angry Dog All-beef kosher dogs smothered in sinfully delicious condiments have kept Angry Dog busy for more than 25 years. The late-night eatery also serves satisfying half-pound burgers. Angry Dog is just a ten-minute drive from the Uptown Dallas apartments at AMLI Quadrangle. 2. Bucky Moonshine’s […]

Years of traveling with more than you need will make you crave a smaller and lighter bag. Packing needs, of course, vary from trip to trip. A light packing job for one out-of-town excursion can look entirely different from a light packing job for another. What all light packing jobs have in common is they’re driven by a goal of packing as little as possible while ensuring the packer has everything he or she really needs. Whether you’re packing for a three-day business trip or a two-week vacation, keep these tips in mind to keep the size and weight of your baggage […]

Houston’s culinary prowess is no secret. The country’s largest newspapers and magazines regularly shine the spotlight on the Bayou City’s celebrated cuisine. And we frequently do the same on this blog as well. Today, we zoom in on award-winning restaurants within a short drive of AMLI Uptown, our luxury apartments in Houston’s uptown neighborhood. Adair Kitchen Adair Kitchen is known for its healthy recreations of classic American dishes. But its menu also features fusion delights influenced by Asian, Latin American, and Mediterranean culinary traditions. The brainchild of sibling team Nick Adair and Kate Adair Barnhart, Adair Kitchen was conceived of long before serving its first meal in […]