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Diverse and sprawling, Atlanta is the largest city in the southeastern United States. It’s played an important role in the nation’s history, and continues to be one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the country. Given these facts about Atlanta, you might assume there are some fascinating tidbits of information to uncover about the city. And you’d be right. 1. Atlanta isn’t the city’s first name, it’s one of many. Since 1837, Atlanta has had several different names. It started out as Terminus, then was variously called Thrasherville and/or Deanville for a short period, then went on to […]

Cats can make great roommates. But it’s important they feel at home in their living environment. If they don’t, they’ll let you know, and you won’t like it. If you’re gearing up to move or recently settled into a new apartment, here are some ways to make your feline friend feel more at home. Give ’em room to roam Old adages suggest, and experiences confirm, that cats are curious. They want access to every nook and cranny in your apartment. Restricting access to some areas in your apartment is necessary for protecting your cat and your possessions. But you should […]

With 1.5 million square feet of retail space, Miami’s Dadeland Mall is a shopping haven. It’s easy to spend an entire day browsing collections and displays and trying on new clothes. Do this, and a fierce appetite is certain to creep up on you at some point. If you’d like to dine nearby but are not feeling one of the nearly 30 eateries inside the mall, there are several other great dining options nearby. In the event you’re looking for a good date spot, here are a few of the more romantic restaurants in the vicinity of this iconic Florida mall and […]

As November progresses, signs of the holidays are further within view. But the holidays aren’t the only thing on tap at this time of year. There’s still a cornucopia of festivals, concerts, and creative happenings all around us as the temperatures begin to dip. Find out the best things to do this month with our guide to what’s happening everywhere our AMLI apartment communities are. Atlanta Nov. 5: Atlanta Hot and Spicy Festival Head out to Brookhaven Park to dine on some seriously spicy fare and wash it down with a wide selection of Samuel Adams beer. A tasting competition between […]

Dallas doesn’t have the same reputation for live music as Austin, but finding a great show around town is not hard. The DFW area has dozens of live music venues, ranging in capacity size from 50 to more than 20,000. If you prefer smaller crowds when catching a live show, make sure these cozy Dallas concert venues are on your radar. Good Records This Lower Greenville music hub is primarily a record shop, but hosts free live shows from time to time. With a maximum capacity of 75, Good Records’ shows are as intimate as they come. The Prophet Bar […]

The cabinets under a kitchen sink are the least organized space in many apartments. Are the cabinets under your kitchen sink the last place you’d want people to look in your apartment? Is this space a disorganized jumble of cleaning supplies, garbage bags, brushes, and various assorted things you cannot readily name? If you’d like to transform the area under your kitchen sink into a neat and tidy supply storage space, here’s some helpful steps to get this often neglected space in tip-top shape. 1. Clear it out Before you even decide how you’ll organize the shelves under your kitchen sink, remove everything stored […]

Over the past few years, Denver has crept up the ranks of America’s best food cities. Top chefs from around the world have noticed the city’s epicurean tastes, opening several world-class restaurants. Today, we’ll explore some of the most anxiously anticipated restaurants set to open in the next month or two. If you like to be one of the first people to try a new restaurant, keep your eyes open for grand openings at the following places. Birdcall Birdcall is French Culinary Institute-trained chef and restaurateur Jean-Phillipe Failyau’s latest venture. Like his popular restaurants Park Burger and Homegrown Tap & Dough, […]

The official visitor center of NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center is one of Houston’s top attractions. With so much to see and do, the sprawling center can be difficult for first-timers to navigate. One highlight is exploring the mission control center, where the well-known words “Houston, we’ve had a problem here” were received prior to the dramatic Apollo 13 rescue mission. To get the most from your visit to this manned spaceflight mecca, read about Space Center Houston’s other impressive sites. Independence Plaza Earlier this year, Space […]

Today’s standard refrigerator is much larger than the models of old, but they’re still far too easy to fill to capacity. If you prepare most of your meals or like to store a week’s worth of smoothies and yogurt in your fridge, you could probably benefit from more space. Today, we look at how you can create that space without changing your refrigerator’s dimensions. Put these organizing tips to the test to get more from your kitchen’s cold storage. Have a vision Before you start buying organizers and freeing space up in your fridge, consider the big picture. What is […]

In Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, ramen is an art form. As America’s fascination with Japanese culture and food matures, we’re seeing ramen viewed in a similar light in most major cities. If you’re looking to sample the bowls of ramen in Austin most worthy of masterpiece status, here’s a checklist of restaurants to check out. Daruma Ramen Communal sitting gives Daruma Ramen on Sixth Street an authentic Japanese feel. The soup served at Daruna, made from a chicken-based broth, contributes further to this Austin ramen shop’s authenticity. Lighter and less intensely flavored than some ramen, Daruma is a great place to take someone trying ramen […]