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Dadeland is not renowned for its food, but the Miami district’s culinary offerings have diversified and improved markedly in recent years. New eateries, focused around the Downtown Dadeland lifestyle center and Dadeland Mall, open every couple of months. Here’s a look at five Dadeland restaurants that have started serving patrons over the last year. A post shared by The Brick (@the_brickmiami) on Sep 14, 2017 at 11:44am PDT The Brick Since opening a year ago, The Brick has been one of the most popular restaurants in Dadeland. If grass-fed meat, locally-sourced produce, and homestyle cooking appeal to you, plan a meal at this […]

Since its founding in 1970, the Houston Galleria has undergone several major renovations. The most recent, a 00 million overhaul of the mall’s former Saks wing, was unveiled two months ago. Known as Galleria VI, the 110,000 square-foot wing will bring 35 new retail and restaurant concepts to the mall. Not every retail and dining space planned for the new wing is open for business, but several are. Here’s a look at some of the revamped Saks wing’s highlights. Sophisticated design There’s a lot to appreciate […]

Colorado has far more evergreen pines than deciduous tree species. But the Centennial State is home to a handful of trees that change color during fall. And for most, fall in Colorado is about one of them: the slender, white-barked aspen. While there are enough aspen trees in Denver to give residents a taste of their autumnal beauty without journeying into the mountains, aspens’ fall colors tend to be more dramatic and are usually best admired in environments where the tree thrives naturally. Here are twelve hiking trails within two hours’ drive of Denver where you can revel in the yellow, gold, […]

Cool, crisp fall air can feel a welcome change after a hot and humid summer. But autumn in the Windy City tends to be fleeting. Make a point to get out and appreciate the season before it’s too late and you regret not having done so. Here are some fun fall outings the entire family can enjoy. Go apple picking Enjoy quality family time and stock up on apples for eating and baking with this timeless fall activity. One option, just over the Wisconsin border from Illinois, is Apple Holler Family Farm. Nicknamed “the apple picking amusement park,” Apple Holler’s farm park is […]

The Seattle parks system tied for 11th in the Trust for Public Land’s 2017 ParkScore Index ratings and has been recognized by CNN Money as one of the country’s best park cities. Seattle’s hundreds of parks, which together constitute more than 11% of the city’s total land area, have a combined 120 miles of hiking trail between them. While most Seattle parks are open year-round, the northwest seaport city does have something of a park season. And it’s drawing to a close. Before Seattle’s clear summer skies once again fill with rain clouds and the days grow dispiriting-ly short, hit up one or […]

Georgia was the first and only of the 13 U.S. colonies to ban alcohol prior to America’s Prohibition experiment. Even today, the state’s regulatory environment makes producing, selling, and buying alcohol harder than in most of the country. Before last week, brewers and distilleries couldn’t sell their product directly to consumers. A distributor was required to act as middleman. In spite of Georgia’s temperance-tied history and challenging regulatory environment, more than a dozen accomplished distilleries operate in the Peach State. The next time you head to the liquor store, consider buying from one of these Georgia distilleries to support the local economy. […]

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The Los Angeles ice cream scene is rife with top-tier competition. If you’re an area resident with a soft spot for the frozen treat, this works to your advantage. You don’t have to travel to enjoy sensational, Italy-based Grom or Brooklyn artisan ice cream superstar Van Leeuwen. You also have proprietary or exclusive access to dozens of regional small-batch creameries. Here are nine exceptional Southern California ice cream brands to try if you haven’t already. A post shared by Carmela Ice Cream (@carmelaicecream) on Aug 28, 2017 at 7:16pm PDT Carmela Ice Cream and Sorbet Established in 2007, Carmela probably […]

This month, fall arrives. Friday, Sept. 22 may mark the end of the summer season, but as always, there’s a whole lot of reasons to find yourself out and about wherever AMLI communities are. This month marks the coming of Oktoberfests around the country, fall foliage, and a sizable helping of beer fests to keep you warm as the weather begins to cool. So, let’s get down to it. Turn the page on your calendars and start planning! Atlanta Sept. 1: Decatur Book Festival Attend the largest book festival in the United States in historic downtown Decatur. Guests can enjoy author […]

In spite of its southerly latitude, Miami is not known for its barbecue. But excellent food from a range of culinary traditions is available in the Magic City. And barbecue is no exception. If you like barbecue, here are 10 respected Miami barbecue restaurants worth checking out. Bulldog Barbecue When you receive accolades for having some of the best burgers and the best barbecue in a city as big and rich as Miami, you’re doing something right. We’re going to go out on a limb here and say Top Chef alum Howie Bulldog is doing more than just something right. Visit his North Miami barbecue joint […]