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Akami (lean tuna), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), and otoro (fatty tuna) from Kyushu, JapanPhoto by Brandon AmatoLocated less than a five-minute drive from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a mixed-use development called Abrams Fixtures promises lofts, offices and, of course, restaurants. One of the first restaurants to be announced is Ryokou Omakase, set to open this summer Ryokou means journey or trip in Japanese, and that’s what chef Paul Gutting wants diners to do when they visit. Currently a chef at Leonard Yu’s omakase table, Gutting will lead the sister spot, serving a 10-12-course tasting focused on Japanese small plates. (At the omakase…

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If you’ve found this post, you may be one of the many parents who are considering formula or adding formula to your baby’s diet. I know most moms start out with the intention of using breast milk, but hey, if you’re like me, things don’t always work out and formula is there to fill in where you need it. On our baby registry, I didn’t initially register for a Baby Brezza Formula Pro, and even when we transitioned to 100% formula at 8 weeks, we were still using a pitcher or making each bottle by hand. But as all wives…

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Writer Dana Hudepohl was stationed aboard the armored personnel carrier Tank Town USA.I am less than 10 minutes from the quiet Lake Blue Ridge in North Georgia, surrounded by forests, open skies and chirping birds. But these six barren acres of old smoke, mud and old car piles are a whole other world. As I walked onto the property, a giddy guest greeted us, “You’re all in for a treat! I don’t think you’ll ever smile!”Welcome to Morganton’s Tank Town USA where visitors can spray a junker with graffiti, hit it with a sledgehammer, and – in a grand finale…

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Last week I had the opportunity to test swatches of some colors I wanted to use for a fire refresh. As mentioned in the kickoff post, I was thinking of recreating the Farrow and Ball closet stripes with paint or using a pale powder. I wanted to do something bold, but after seeing this area I had to ask myself, Am I really so brave? (AI generated image created for this project) As I embrace bold fashion choices again, I still find myself still drawn to the nuances of home design. I’m a modern traditionalist at heart, trying to blend…

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Renovating a home can be a fun and exciting project, but it’s important to avoid some common mistakes to make the process go more smoothly. This article provides tips to avoid these mistakes so you can get the most out of your home renovation. What are some of the most common mistakes people make when renovating their homes? When it comes time to renovate your home, there are a few things you should avoid to keep the project on track and keep you happy with the project. Here are five common pitfalls to avoid: 1. Not consulting professionals When renovating…

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