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Stevens

Stevens

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Boasting breathtaking views of downtown from the top of Capitol Hill, Stevens is one of the finest nabes Seattle has to offer. Walking down 15th street on a sunny day in Stevens is enough to put a smile on even the most skeptical face. Places like Swedish Hospital, …

Alamo Square

Alamo Square

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Alamo Square takes its name from the park at its center. The area is perhaps most famous as home to the Painted Ladies, a row of resplendent Victorian homes often featured in photographs and films. With picture perfect views of the cityscape in the distance, Alamo Square Park is

Laguna Honda

Laguna Honda

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Laguna Honda is a small, well-kept nabe betweenForest Hill and Mount Davidson. Tree lined streets typify this nabe, where front and backyards offer residents plenty of green space. Dewey Boulevard has a few shops and restaurants while nearby West Portal is a hub for commercial activity. Laguna Honda Hospital

Panhandle

Panhandle

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Extending east from Golden Gate Park and nestled between Lone Mountain and Haight-Ashbury, is the Panhandle, a narrow expanse of green that stretches for three quarters of a mile. Pick up games of basketball are common and joggers and bicyclists take full advantage of the winding paths that run

Yerba Buena Island

Yerba Buena Island

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Yerba Buena Island is a small hill anchored in the bay halfway between San Francisco and East Bay. Historically known as Sea Bird Island or Goat Island, this 90-acre city outpost sees constant motor traffic in the tunnel to Treasure Island that runs through its center. The United States

Greater Grand Crossing

Greater Grand Crossing

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Named for a once-hazardous intersection of two major rail lines, Greater Grand Crossing (or just Grand Crossing) is still influenced by its eponymous railroad junction. One line is now the Metra Electric line, and I-90 follows the route of the other. Denser, though similar in character to its neighbor

Clearing

Clearing

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While Clearing got its name from a failed railroad scheme in the 1890s, the nabe today is unquestionably a success. Similar to Garfield Ridge to the north and in the shadow of Midway Airport to the east, this nabe has a reputation as a quiet (except for landing aircraft)

Mountain Creek Meadows

Mountain Creek Meadows

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Mountain Creek Meadows is a sprawling green nabe located south of Dallas proper. The focus of this nabe is Mountain Creek Lake, which takes up about half of the area. The other half consists of the Dallas Theological Seminary (the 5th largest seminary in Northern America), the Dallas …

South Slope

South Slope

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Little bro to Park Slope next door, South Slope (aka South Park Slope) is quickly evolving into a hot nabe of its own. With more readily available real estate and commercial space than Park Slope, South Slope is welcoming an ever-increasing influx of residences and businesses, swiftly garnering a …

Monterey Heights

Monterey Heights

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Stately homes line the windy streets of Monterey Heights, a nabe with suburban appeal amidst urban surroundings. Making its way down the southern slope of Mount Davidson, this strictly residential nabe is an oasis for residents in San Francisco. Free standing Tudor homes and Mediterranean villas are common, as

Hillman City

Hillman City

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Halfway between the Downtown and SeaTac stops where the Light Rail ends, you'll find Hillman City. The Light Rail's recent implementation combined with proximity to Colombia City will have a significant boost in Hillman City's future popularity. Perfect hipster-housing, a cheerful downtown, and great public transportation options could …

Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill

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Local residents call Cherry Hill “the cherry.” Located north of the international district, this small neighborhood has modern homes, schools, and urban parks. The area has changed a lot through the years and today Cherry Hill is a diverse neighborhood brimming with culture and entertainment. Local landmarks include …

Rock A White Dinner Jacket

Rock A White Dinner Jacket This Spring

The white dinner jacket has experienced a handsome resurgence, thanks to Jared Leto and Matthew McConnaughey at this year's Academy Awards. Since then, we've been in the mood to give the trend a feminine twist for spring.

White dinner jackets came into fashion as the formalwear of choice for old …

Your Wardrobe With A Unique Statement Bag

Spice Up Your Wardrobe With A Unique Statement Bag

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It's a sad reality that your winter wardrobe can start to feel like a uniform. You end up wearing a lot of black: black boots, black coat, black beanie—you know the drill. And while it's true that we love …

Best Holiday Party Shoes

The Best Holiday Party Shoes… Ever

The Best Holiday Party Shoes… Ever We're of the mind that there is no better shoe for the holidays than a pair of special black pumps. Skip the prints and straps and over-the-top design elements—save those sparkling, festive details for your dress! Not only will a spectacular pair of black …

Lorenzo Martone’s NYC Bicycle Essentials

Every now and then, a company comes along with a product you didn't even know you needed. That is, until you saw how utterly stylish that item was. Such was the case when Lorenzo Martone launched Martone Cycling Co., his line of incredibly chic bicycles and bike accessories. We can't …

Hotspot Destination: 4 Days In Marrakesh, Morocco

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It's no surprise that Marrakesh is a beloved touchstone for designers and decorators with local handcrafts and architecture influencing anyone who has ever picked up a shelter magazine. Yet the city has established itself as a destination not only for design aficionados, but adventure-seekers, bohemians and …

worlds best ski hotels

Winter weather is a drag. Know what’s not? Taking a jet set ski trip to a far-flung mountain location. Whether you’re a ski bum, a snowboard junkie, or prefer the après ski, you’ll never want to leave these design-friendly hotels. From the newest boutique property in Lake Tahoe to a …

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Things To Do In New Haven, CT

Welcome to New Haven, Connecticut: home of the Yale, historians, and foodies. Situated a couple hours north of New York, New Haven is a charming mixture of college town and cultural hub.

Where to Stay: Want to make sure you're in the heart of it all? Book a room at …

Riverview-Fiske park

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Just west of Hoboken, Riverview-Fiske Park provides sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. A small and tight-knit nabe nestled in the Jersey City Heights, it offers community gardens, flea markets with a local flavor, and an outdoor movie night with free popcorn. Here you will find a mix of

Gage Park

Gage Park

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Overlooked by most of the city’s population, Gage Park is a quiet and tidy nabe with row after row of classic Chicago bungalows. There's not much of a nightlife here, but a variety of mom and pop restaurants keep this nabe well-fed. The Orange Line, which runs along the

Boystown

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The most lively pocket of Lakeview (and possibly the entire city!), Boystown’s also often referred to as Northalsted or Lakeview East. Boystown is a motley mix of all things eclectic and city chic. Wine stores, unique restaurants, awesome discount shopping, bars that know how to party—all can be found