St. Patrick's Day in LA

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Get your green on. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and we cannot wait to celebrate. Even if you are not Irish, you can still celebrate with your friends at many events in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles knows how to party, and we have found some great events throughout the next week. So go find your green shirt and beads, you are going to have a great time!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The St. Patrick’s Day parade is an event that everyone looks forward to all year. Green is everywhere as we see some of our favorite local floats and celebrities ride through South Bay. The St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on March 12th this year. It is only an hour from your home at The Glendon. The parade starts around 11 am and features local officials, Irish dancers and more. 

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Casey's St. Patrick's Day Street Festival in Downtown LA is from 6am to 2am on March 17th. This festival features food, drinks and games all day long. It is even free admission before 3:30pm. This event will be held at 613 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA with an entrance at Wilshire and Hope.

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

Rock & Reilly's St. Paddy's Day Block Party will be held this year on March 12th from 1-10pm. The party benefits Pencils of Promise. You can hang out hear DJ’s, enjoy food trucks and enjoy 8 bars with 100 kegs of green beer. The party is held in the back lot behind Rock & Reilly’s in West Hollywood. Make sure to get there early because entrance availability is subject to capacity. 

Irish Bars

If you want to get your Irish on at a local bar, Los Angeles has a few to choose from. You can always go to Finn McCool’s. You can listen to their Irish bands while enjoying Irish food and drinks all day long. 

We hope you have a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day with friends and family in Los Angeles.

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?

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?

Great Holiday Side Dishes

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Do you have your holiday meals planned? Whether you are bringing a dish or making everything, planning your holiday dinner can be stressful. However, the most important part of a holiday meal is being together with your friends and family. We have a few easy creative dishes that will be a hit this holiday season. Take an hour or two and make these delicious dishes, we are positive they will be a hit with your holiday party. 

Sweet Potato Casserole

A great classic holiday side dish is the sweet potato casserole. This holiday classic is one that everyone looks forward to this time of year. You only need a few ingredients and 45 minutes to make your tastebuds happy. Do you want to make this, but you do not have a dish? Head to Williams-Sonoma to grab a 9 by 13 glass baking dish. Check out All Recipes to find the whole recipe to this delicious dish 

A Holiday Salad

Salads always seem like the easiest thing to make for a pot luck. However, take some time this year and get creative with a unique and handmade winter salad. We are so excited to try this Winter Salad with Avocado, Pomegranate and Almonds. This easy recipe is done in 30 minutes and feeds eight people. You can even find the fresh produce locally at Whole Foods. You can even pair this salad with a Citrusy Chilean Sauvignon Blanc for a complete meal. See the easy steps to your delicious salad at Food and Wine. 

A Festive Chocolate Lollipop 

Cookies are what everyone craves at Christmas, but you can always mix it up with a delicious chocolate treat. Stick with the theme and make these Nutter Butter Reindeer Pops. These adorable lollipops involve taking a nutter butter dipping it in chocolate then adding decorations. These delicious treats end up looking adorable and tasting delicious. You can find candy to decorate with at Rocket Fizz Westwood. We think loved ones of all ages will like these adorable treats. You can find the recipe at Country Living. 

We hope everyone at Palazzo Westwood has a great holiday!

Fall in LA

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It might not feel like fall in Los Angeles, but fall is technically here. Just because we are experiencing hot temperatures this time of year, does not mean we cannot enjoy the cool weather activities that the rest of the country experiences. Oktoberfest, festivals and concerts are just a few of the ways we can celebrate the change in seasons. Invite your friends from Palazzo Westwood and see what you can find in our gorgeous city. 

Los Angeles Oktoberfest

Happening a little later in the season is the Los Angeles Oktoberfest. This event is held October 16th-18th at the Beverly Hills Country Club. For $100 dollars per person, you can acquire glass bier stein that gives you unlimited refills throughout the festival. You also can enjoy food and entertainment throughout the three day event. The best part about this event is that it raises money for local charities in the region.

Farm Pumpkin Patch

The Tapia Brothers Farm Pumpkin Patch is not just a quick way to buy a pumpkin. You can literally get lost in the famous Tapia Brothers Farm epic corn maze. This maze is so big it is in a separate lot across from the pumpkin patch. You can run through the maze with a map and a sheet full of trivia questions. As you run around the maze, you can find the answers. If you complete the maze and the answers you can submit your name to win $100. After you complete the maze, go pick out a pumpkin or five to carve for your Halloween celebrations. 

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

The famous Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is back for this Halloween season. This is not a kid-friendly ride through a pumpkin patch. This hayride includes everything from demons to monsters all throughout Griffith park. There is a pitch black maze and scare zones just waiting to help your Halloween spirit. This year’s theme is “Boogeyman”. This event happens all throughout October. You can learn more on their website. 

These are just a few of the great fall events occurring throughout Los Angeles. What is your favorite fall event?

Celebrate National Donut Day

Whether you spell it "doughnut" or "donut," the important takeaway from this post is that today is National Donut Day! Sure, any day of the year has the potential to become a donut day, but on this day, and this day alone, you could eat donuts for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it would be socially acceptable. If you plan to indulge in these sweet, doughy pastries today, here is where you should go:

Donut Snob
As their motto states, being snobby about donuts is what Donut Snob "lives for," and for that, we are grateful! Donut Snob was featured in USA Today as one of the "tastiest donut shops in the USA" with good reason. Their donuts are from pure Madagascar bourbon vanilla and Belgian chocolate, along with other natural ingredients. Their menu is comprised of standard, seasonal and fruit donuts, including Cherry Hibiscus, Salted Caramel and The Berry Best. The closest Donut Snob location to Palazzo Westwood Village is at 7253 Santa Monica Blvd.

Dunkin Donuts
While supplies last, Dunkin Donuts is giving patrons a free donut with the purchase of a beverage. Unfortunately, the closest Dunkin Donuts location is in Santa Monica, but if you happen to be out that way, swing by and snag your free donut!

Plan Check Kitchen & Bar
You apartment home at Palazzo Westwood Village is only 8 minutes away from the Sawtelle Blvd. location of Plan Check. For today's holiday, the eatery is offering $2 donuts. At the Sawtelle location, the featured donut is Root Beer Float, which is served with vanilla bean ice cream, root beer sprinkles, root beer froth and a cookie straw, according to Los Angeles Times.

STK
Maybe you prefer your donut towards the end of the day, and with alcohol included. For your dessert donut, served with a free glass of prosecco between 6 and 8 PM, try one of STK's boozy donuts! On the menu are the Cocoa Bomb (vanilla lemon custard and hazelnut liquor), Fruity Rebel (cereal custard and raspberry liquor) and Not Your Daddy's Donut (cherry bourbon custard and orange liquor). 

You might even prefer to undertake the task of making your own donuts! If that's the case, try these recipes from The Kitchn!

Where are some of your favorite bakeries in Westwood? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook or Twitter!

Vegan Beer & Food Festival

Vegan diets have spread across the country, but many consider California the capital of the diet. For those of you who do not consume animal products, and even for those who do, there is an exciting festival coming up to celebrate vegans - the Vegan Beer & Food Festival! 2015 will be the sixth year for this event, which offers some of the best vegan bites and brews! 

This year's festival will be held on May 16 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. Guests of the festival will have a selection of more than 100 beers from 50 breweries, and food from more than 40 food trucks, restaurants and vendors at their fingertips! Brewers include Ace Cider, Beach City Bell's, Dr. Jekyll's, Lagunitas, New Belgium and many, many more. Food that will be on site includes Anthem Vegan, Grilled Cheese Truck, Life is Sweet Bakeshop, The Rabbit Hole Cafe and more! To view the full list of food and beer that will be available, click here.

If the food and beer selection is not enough to convince you, there is also a stellar live music lineup. Participating artists include Jamestown Revival, The White Buffalo, The Drowning Men, Petty Cash, Joel Jerome and Lucy & La Mer! 

What are some things you should try at the event? LAist recommends Real Food Daily's "fauxnut," comparable to the cronut; Suncafe's chili fries; and Clean South's fried "chicken." To view all of their recommendations, click here. 

If you are interested in attending the event, tickets can be purchased online or the day of the event. Tickets are between $50 and $80. Please note, food is not included in the ticket price. If you are interested in buying tickets online, click here.

From Palazzo Westwood Village apartment homes to Rose Bowl Stadium, it is approximately a 45-minute drive, via the 405 and Hwy. 134 E. If you love vegan food and beer, it would make a fun day trip to take with friends!

Have you ever attended a vegan beer or food festival? What vendors do you look forward to trying at this festival? Share your thoughts on Palazzo Westwood Village's Facebook and Twitter pages!