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Six Places to Cozy Up in Lake Union

By Jason Ernst

Those two months of the year when Seattle enjoys what is arguably the best weather in the country are definitively behind us. If you’re looking for a place to eat, read, or work that’s so charming and cozy you’ll forget all about the fact that there’s weather outside you’d like to ignore, here are a few places in South Lake Union you should check out.

Apple Picking, Harvest Festivals, and Other Fall Fun Around Alpharetta

Fall is in the air, which means the leaves are changing and  apple and pumpkin season is here. Have you gotten your apple picking in yet ? How about other autumn festivities? The 2015 Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest has come and gone, but there’s plenty of other fall fun to be had. Here’s a guide to fall fun in and around Alpharetta for apple picking orchard suggestions and a host of other autumn activities.

NorthPark Center- A Retail Playground Like No Other

Maybe you’ve seen it on TV. Maybe you’ve seen it in person. If you live in an Uptown Dallas apartment, you’ve almost definitely heard of it. The “it” we’re referring to is NorthPark Center, one of the largest malls in the country and Dallas’ premier destination for high-fashion shopping.Here’s more about the mall’s history, shops, and service offerings.

Out & About- Things to do in November

By Yvette Pistorio

The leaves are changing and the weather is cooling down, in some parts of the country at least. This typically means…the holidays are right around the corner! If you’ve looked at an event calendar for your city, we’re sure you’ve already seen the all the fun events happening this month. We’re here to help you pick the best ones. Check out your region below to see the must-dos for the month of November.

Five Places to Grab a Beer Before a Rockies Game

In an age when the names of professional sports stadiums and arenas are as fickle as team rosters, it’s a wonder that Coors Field has retained the same name since opening in 1995. In the spirit of the stadium’s name, Coors brew and beer from other breweries are available at the ballpark and at brewpubs and sports bars nearby. Enjoy a beer or two with friends before a game’s opening pitch at these great places in downtown Denver before a Rockies game.

Enjoy Outstanding Amenities and a Killer Location at AMLI Covered Bridge

Imagine living in an apartment within 10 miles of downtown Austin, set in the hill country of southwest Austin where your apartment is steps to natural landscape, large canopy trees, winding creeks, and trails. Now imagine taking a stroll with your favorite four-legged friend through the picturesque pecan grove on the trails. Finally, imagine shopping, dining, and entertaining all within five miles of the Hill Country Galleria, Whole Foods, Central Market, Nutty Brown Cafe, and Alamo Drafthouse. You’ve just imagined life at AMLI Covered Bridge in southwest Austin. Dig deeper into the benefits of living in these brand new Southwest Parkway and Oak […]

Five Mainstays on the Printer's Row Restaurant Scene

An influx of college students and young professionals to the Printer’s Row neighborhood has ignited the life of its restaurant scene. While menus have diversified to cater to the neighborhood’s evolving population and dietary preferences, the restaurants drawing the most business tend to be those that have been around the longest. Here, we examine some of the most resilient restaurants in the Printer’s Row dining landscape.

Four Downtown Bellevue Restaurants to Check Out

The satellite city of Bellevue, ideally situated a short drive from all that Seattle has to offer, takes pride in having a strong identity of its own. As a result, it has plenty to offer its residents. Food is no exception. Home to some of the most popular fast-casual chains, the Bellevue restaurant scene has pivoted in the direction of fine dining in recent years.Here are a few of the wonderful restaurants that have helped shape Bellevue’s reputation as an up-and-coming foodie destination.

Four Great Ice Cream and Dessert Bars in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward is a desirable neighborhood where abandoned warehouses are being converted to lofts and small businesses are thriving. But the rich history and authentic flavor of the neighborhood remain preserved. As tends to be the case with recently revitalized neighborhoods, good food is available in abundance in the Old Fourth Ward. And the magic doesn’t stop with pizza from Ammazza or salmon chips from Two Urban licks. The dessert scene has plenty of sweet surprises worth writing home about.