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Where notoriety is concerned, Chicago’s hot dogs rival the city’s deep-dish pizza and Italian beef. And not just one individual or restaurant is responsible. German immigrants first introduced Chicago to tubed sausages in the mid-1800s. S. Rosen’s started baking poppy-seed buns in 1909. They’re still unofficially the official Chicago-style hot dog bun. Around the time of the Great Depression, Jewish immigrants refined the by-then traditional dog with their kosher all-beef sausages. At some point, seven condiments became the Chicago-style standard. Yellow mustard, white onion, sweet pickle relish, sport peppers, tomatoes, kosher dill pickle spears, and celery salt are affectionately called […]

While all tacos generally come in the same shapes and sizes, the same can’t be said of their ingredients.

Art is an unrivaled medium of expression. If you like experiencing the lenses through which artists see, feel, and interpret their world, Seattle is a good place to be this fall. Several highly-anticipated art exhibitions are currently on display or slated to open soon. Here’s an overview of eight Seattle art shows we recommend checking out. Humaira Abid: Searching for Home Sept 22 – Mar 25 at Bellevue Arts Museum Pakistani-born artist Humaira Abid’s first solo museum exhibition tells the stories of immigrants and refugees in the Pacific Northwest. And it does so through the mediums of wood carving and miniature […]

The mattress industry has exploded with innovative startups over the past few years. Today, there are more than 40 online-based mattress retailers in the U.S. alone. Few of these companies have brick-and-mortar locations where you can test out their mattresses. But most of them offer free shipping and no-risk trial periods of between two and four months so you’re not stuck paying for a mattress if you’re not completely satisfied. Here are some of the industry’s leading mattresses you can order online and have shipped right to your door. Bear Bear’s graphite-gel infused memory foam is designed to relax and […]

Given its reputation as one of the more health-conscious, sustainability-minded cities in the region, it is hardly surprising that Austin is home to two of the country’s most highly-regarded farmers markets. In addition to first-rate produce and other foodstuffs, several Austin farmers markets are enhanced by live music and other entertainment. If you’re looking for a new source of fresh produce and artisan foodstuffs, check out these uniquely Austin farmers markets and farm stands. Barton Creek Farmers Market This year-round farmers market is Austin’s oldest and longest-running. Every week, dozens of vendors sell fresh seasonal produce, prepared meals and snacks, artisan dressings […]

The Atlantic calls pumpkins “an American obsession.” According to the National Retail Federation, 46% of American households carved one in 2016. In spite of being a nearly ubiquitous Halloween activity, pumpkin carving is by no means easy or intuitive. But with the right preparation and tools, you can carve a next-level jack o’lantern that will put your past efforts to shame. Be a pumpkin patch pro The perfect pumpkin carving job starts at the pumpkin patch, or wherever you acquire your pumpkin. The cardinal rule of pumpkin picking is to choose a pumpkin with a stem, preferably one that is thick […]

In 1926, 14 prominent Atlantans established the Atlanta Historical Society. They were united by a goal of stirring up greater interest in the city’s history. With no funding and no building to call home, the society’s founding members began collecting historical documents and artifacts. Ninety years and one name change later, the Atlanta History Center is an award-winning institution with a 33-acre museum complex. A visit to the museum’s sprawling Buckhead campus ranks as one of Atlanta’s most enjoyable and interactive educational experiences. The complex is just 10 minutes’ drive from AMLI Buckhead and AMLI Lindbergh. The museum also operates a few historic houses […]

We’re back to the basics for this year’s annual social media contest at AMLI. This fall, we want to see the best photos you can muster of views from in and around your AMLI community. Whether it’s from a rooftop deck, beside the pool, or from your living room window—we want your best shots. There are two ways to enter: Upload your entry: Visit your AMLI community’s Facebook. Click on the contest link at the top of the page. Upload your photo, use #MYAMLIVIEW, and fill out the brief entry form. Share on social media: Snap a photo. Share it […]

You’re at LAX. You’ve made it through security. And you’ve got time to spare before your flight departs. You’re either hungry or know you will be while en route to your destination. You didn’t prepare something to eat before leaving your SoCal apartment. And you’d rather not take your chances with the airline menu, if a meal is even offered on your flight. Thankfully, LAX has some solid food offerings spread throughout its nine passenger terminals. Here are some of the airport’s hottest restaurants and food counters, arranged by terminal. Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) A post shared by 800 Degrees […]