The Perfect Super Bowl Party

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Will you be throwing a Super Bowl party this year? The big game is a little over a week away. Even if your team is not in the game, it is still fun to watch the commercials, eat tons of food and party with friends. The Carolina Panthers will take on the Denver Broncos Sunday, February 7th. Send out your invites now, so you can celebrate the 50th Super Bowl. What makes the perfect Super Bowl party? We have some ideas.

Appetizers:

Guacamole and Chips:

A classic appetizer for any event, guacamole and chips are the perfect starter for your party. Head to Trader Joes near Palazzo Westwood to get your hands on all the necessary ingredients. This recipe is super easy. Take all of the ingredients listed on the RealSimple recipe, then stir them in a bowl. Once the mixture is done, you have you guacamole. Choose your favorite chip and serve it to all of your friends and family. 

Main Dish:

We love themes, and the Super Bowl is the perfect opportunity to really theme out. We recommend picking one team and serving a traditional dish from that area of the United States. 

DENVER

Did you know that the Cheeseburger was trademarked in Denver? The trademark for the name cheeseburger is listed with Humpty Dumpty Drive-In in Denver, Colorado in 1935.  We recommend making mini-cheeseburgers for your main Super Bowl dish if you are rooting for Denver.

CAROLINA

If your are rooting for Carolina, we recommend a classic BBQ recipe. Everyone goes south for BBQ ribs and wings. Ribs are not hard to make. We have found a great Sweet Carolina Rib recipe for your crock pot. This will allow you to start the food in the morning, and it will be ready by kickoff. 

Drinks:

Drinks are pretty easy for the Super Bowl, most people want to grab a cold one from the fridge. Take this up a notch with different beers from the Super Bowl Area. San Francisco has some great beers that you can order or get at your local store. We recommend checking our Anchor Brewing. They have a great selection, and it will add to the Super Bowl theme. 

These are just a few ideas to make your Super Bowl party one that everyone will remember. What are you adding to your Super Bowl party?

Los Angeles Sports

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Are you a sports fan? Luckily for you, you live in one of the best sports cities on earth. No matter what your sports preference, you can always find something that will be great to watch on TV or in person. In Los Angeles, we have 7 different professional sports teams for you to choose from. If you are new to the world of sports or an old fan, learn about the history of our cities teams in the blog below. Hopefully, you will learn something new and have an appreciation for LA's great sports history. We hope you grab some friends from Palazzo Westwood and cheer for one of our great LA teams!

Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers Basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team that started in 1947. A disbanded team the Detroit Gems was purchased and moved to Minneapolis and became the Minneapolis Lakers because of the state's nickname "Land of 10,000 Lakes". After struggling financially in the late 1950s, they moved to Los Angeles in 1960. The Lakers play their home games at the Staples Center along with the Los Angeles Clippers. 

The Los Angeles Clippers were founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves. This was one of the three expansion teams to join the NBA. The Braves moved all around the country from Buffalo to San Diego and then finally to Los Angeles in 1984. They have had recent success in the past few years with winning division championships and becoming a rival to the Lakers.

Los Angeles Kings Hockey

The Los Angeles Kings were founded in 1966 when Jack Kent Cooke was awarded an NHL expansion franchise for Los Angeles. This was one of the six teams that would begin to play in the 1967 expansion. They were originally located in The Forum in Inglewood, California before moving to Los Angeles in 1999. The Kings won the Stanley Cup in 1993, 2012 and 2014.  

Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer

The LA Galaxy is the American professional soccer team housed in Carson, California a suburb of Los Angeles. The Galaxy is one of the most-decorated clubs having one the MLS Cup five times, the Supporters' Shield four time, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup twice and the old CONCACAF Champion's cup. The Los Angeles Galaxy was one of the first ten teams to play in the FIFA World Cup in 1994.

Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers were established in 1883 in Brooklyn, New York. They moved to Los Angeles during the 1958 season. They played for four years in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before moving to their home at Dodger Stadium. They have won six World Series titles and 21 National League pennants. 

The Angels of Anaheim have played in the Angel Stadium of Anaheim since 1966. Gene Autry was the first owner that established the Angels in 1961. In 2009, the Angels won the AL West Division championship for the third straight season. The Angels also have had more than 3 million fans in attendance for 11 straight years in 2013. 

Los Angeles Rams Football

The Los Angeles Rams were founded in 1936 as the Cleveland Rams in the American Football League. In 1946, they team moved to Los Angeles until 1994. The St. Louis Rams played from 1995-2015, until this year when it was announced they will be moving back to Los Angeles in 2016.

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Food Delivery in LA

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Sometimes you just do not feel like cooking or going out. We have all been there. You get home from work and the idea of leaving the couch is just too much for you. However, in Los Angeles there are so many options for delivery that you will never have to leave the couch again. We have gathered some of the best delivery services and options for you to try at Palazzo Westwood. We want to hear your favorites too!

GrubHub

When you do not want to google individual restaurants, Grubhub can tell you everything that delivers to your home at Palazzo Westwood. All you need to do is put in your address and let the website do the work for you. Grubhub has Indian, Chinese, pizza and vegan food all ready to be delivered to your doorstep. Grubhub even allows you to see the wait time for each place so you can make your decision wisely. Pull up Grubhub on your computer and throw on a Netflix show, you are staying in tonight.

Seamless

Seamless is a company that you hear about in memes, TV shows and all over social media. Any food you want delivered to your doorstep sounds too good to be true. However, Seamless is pretty close. Seamless is similar to Grubhub. You put in your address and see what Seamless can deliver to you. Los Angeles has so many options, so it may be hard to choose. We will watch out for your Instagrammed Seamless delivery. 

LA Bite

LA Bite is perfect for individual or big group orders. You can pick the restaurant on the website, and then you can choose the time and location for the delivery. You can even filter by price, catering or type of food. Once the delivery is placed, LA Bite connects with all the appropriate parties and make sure you get your delivery accurately and on time.  LA Bite has been offering this service since 2001. 

These are just a few of the many great options for Los Angeles delivery. What is your favorite food delivery option in LA?

Instagram in LA

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Instagram is one of the most popular social networks of all time. The foodies and the travelers both love it to capture their day to day moments. They hope to get as many likes and comments as possible on their adventures. However, even if you are not a professional you can still have a great Instagram photo collection. This is especially true because you live in one of the best places for Instagram photos: Los Angeles. Here are a few spots you can add to your Instagram bucket list.

1. The Piece Collective

This unique beach landmark is one that everyone will Instagram if they are in Los Angeles. The exterior design plus the cool merchandise makes it the perfect place to create that unique Instagram shot.

2. Santa Monica Pier

This classic location has the ferris wheel and more. However, with so many attractions you can be a little more creative with this location. Use your expertise as a local and find that unique spot that tourists do not know about. Your followers will thank you.

3. The Museum of Contemporary Art

There are so many opportunities for Instagram at this location we do not know where to begin. Find your muse, and create your perfect photo with filters and more. 

4. Walt Disney Concert Hall

What better way to perfect your Instagram talents than with an iconic building. The Walt Disney concert hall is the perfect location to tag and grab some Instagram followers. Tagging the Disney name is always a sure way to get likes. It also helps that it is one of the most gorgeous buildings in LA!

5. Getty Center

You do not need a filter for this photographers paradise. The gorgeous light and lines create a perfect photo without even trying. See what photos you can come up with at your next visit.

These are just a few of the great spots in Los Angeles to get that perfect photo. You can also take a few photos from your great home at Palazzo Westwood. What are your favorite Instagram shots? Share them with us on our Facebook page!

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Achieve That Resolution

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It’s a brand new year which brings with it tons of opportunities to start over. Whether it’s in your personal life, your work life, with your health, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make a change. It may seem difficult but hey, you’ve got the whole year to make a difference!

As we get older and grow up, it can seem like our relationships suffer at the hands of other aspects of our lives. Our work gets in the way, school gets in the way, family gets in the way, life just gets in the way! This year, make an effort to reach out to those friends that you might have let fall by the wayside. Invite them over to spend time in our TV area. You might find yourself with a new neighbor once they fall in love with our rooftop sky terrace!

Even better than rekindling old friendships is creating new ones. The easiest friends to make are the ones that are near to you and that means your neighbors! Say hello the next time you see a neighbor leaving their apartment and invite them over for dinner one evening. One day you might find yourself in need of some assistance and the only people there to help will be your close neighbors. It can’t hurt to introduce yourself!

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get healthy in the new year. However, a lot of excuses can pop up when it comes time to actually get to it. The gym is too far away or the membership prices are outrageous are just two of the typical complaints. Here at Palazzo Westwood neither of those are a problem! Our gorgeous state of the art fitness center has everything you need to get up and moving towards your new healthy lifestyle. We have something for everyone! Interested in growing stronger? Our strength equipment and weights will get you there. Want to increase your endurance? The aerobic machines will help you! It can be difficult to fit a workout in when you work all day and the gym has limited hours. That’s not a problem here! Our fitness center is open to you 24 hours a day! There’s nothing in your way between you and health here at Palazzo Westwood.

What are your goals for the new year? Let us know on Facebook.

From everyone in our Palazzo Westwood family, Happy New Year! Good luck to you on achieving your goals.