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Texas Hill Country is more commonly associated with wine than with Houston. But the Texas Wine Trail is not short on readily accessible wine tasting options to Houston residents. If you’re looking to spend a day sipping on grapes or plan a weekend that revolves around wine without venturing far from your Houston apartment, here are some wineries to put on your radar. A post shared by Bernhardt Winery (@bernhardtwinery) on Mar 24, 2018 at 11:22am PDT Bernhardt Winery Perched on a hilltop, Bernhardt’s Plantersville wine tasting room boasts excellent views of surrounding hills and valleys. In addition to wine and related […]

The average American now spends more time on his or her smartphone each day than he or she spends socializing with friends and family. For college students and young professionals of the millennial generation, smartphone ownership and usage rates are even higher. While smartphones are more or less an essential part of our society’s infrastructure, those who spend several hours attached to their phones each day are at increased risk of experiencing antisocial behavior, lost productivity, sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety. If you’d like to wean yourself off your smartphone addiction, here are six tips for using your smartphone less. Examine your usage […]

This year, AMLI is tapping into green energy in a big way. All common areas in AMLI’s Houston and Dallas-area communities will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy. And by the end of fall, four Dallas-area communities will have rooftop solar panels. Communities receiving solar panels are: AMLI Campion Trail in Irving. AMLI West Plano in Plano. AMLI Frisco Crossing in Frisco. AMLI at the Ballpark in Frisco. These rooftop solar panel arrays vary in size, but promise to supply up 20 percent of each community’s energy needs in their amenity and common areas. AMLI Campion Trail and AMLI West Plano already have their solar […]

Colorado’s dramatic mountain backdrop, breathtaking and timeless in its appeal, adds something special to a movie. It’s no wonder so many films have been shot on location in the Rocky Mountain state. Here’s a look at some of the best-known films shot in or set in Denver and or elsewhere in Colorado.  The Shining (1980) In spite of it being filmed primarily in England, the 1980 film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel The Shining is set in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. And the 1997 miniseries was filmed in Denver, Arvada, and Estes Park. In the film, Jack Nicholson plays a struggling writer who […]

After a long wait exacerbated by construction delays and funding uncertainties, Miami area science enthusiasts have cause to rejoice. The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science opened just north of downtown Miami in May 2017. It’s not far from the highly-esteemed Perez Art Museum and Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The 05 million, 250,000-square-foot Museum Park structure blows its long-standing Coconut Grove predecessor out of the water. Here’s a look at some highlights of the new Frost Museum, a 20-minute drive from AMLI’s Dadeland and Doral apartments. Frost Museum Aquarium The Frost Museum aquarium contains an array of captivating highlights. […]

Spring has sprung and people all over the country are scrambling to make the most of it. This month sees the beginning of the festival season start to kick off, with many focused around enjoying the great outdoors and noshing on wide varieties of cuisine. April might be bringing a little more rain into the weekly forecast, but even with these showers, the month brings a whole lot more things to do along with. Atlanta April 7: Food-o-Rama This food truck extravaganza descends on Old Fourth Ward Park for a day of delicious eats along the BeltLine near the celebrated Ponce City Market. […]

Did you resolve to prepare more of your own meals in 2018? If you haven’t spent much more time in your apartment kitchen this year than you usually do, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of time to turn things around, and no shortage of superb new or newish cookbooks that can help you accomplish your goals. Here are a dozen contemporary cookbooks that critics and home chefs agree are first-rate. With these cookbooks and the right kitchen tools and gadgets, you can transform your cooking dreams into reality. A post shared by Eva Kosmas Flores (@evakosmasflores) on Feb 10, 2018 at […]

Seafood is as the heart of the Japanese culinary experience, where no city, town, or village is further than 72 miles from the sea. Dallas-Fort Worth, the nation’s largest landlocked metropolis, lies far more than 72 miles from the nearest sea access at Galveston. Thanks to air travel, refrigeration, and the expertise of Japanese culinary professionals, there are several Japanese restaurants in and around Dallas where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes and other mouthwatering Japanese specialties.

If you live in Chicago, you likely lead a fast-paced life filled with pressures and stressors. Taking the time to de-stress, find balance, and recharge your batteries is essential to handling these pressures. One way you can do this is through massage, sauna, and skin care treatments at Chicago’s world-class spas. Treat yourself to occasional or regular spa visits, and you’ll be rewarded. Rejuvenation of the body and soul facilitate heightened productivity, satisfaction, and overall well-being. The next time you’re looking for a single treatment or to enjoy the spa day of your dreams, try one of these luxurious spas. […]

Austin has no shortage of happening bars shaking up quality cocktails. But as with any exciting city, Austin’s nightlife scene is constantly evolving. Here’s a look at eleven of the best places to grab a drink in Austin this spring. A post shared by bangersaustin (@bangersaustin) on Mar 13, 2018 at 12:47pm PDT Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden With Texas’ third-largest draft beer selection and sausages worth writing home about, Banger’s is a place you can show up at around noon and easily stay until close. The German-inspired beer garden is just under a mile from AMLI Downtown and just […]