Tips For Your 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 The Louis 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?

Washington DC 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 Washington DC, we have 5 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 Washington DC's great sports history. 

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are a baseball team that plays in Nationals Park in Southeast D.C. near the Anacostia River. The Nationals developed as a expansion club in 1969 named the Montreal Expos. They were the first league team in Canada. The Expos had a semi-successful run until 2001 when fan's interest began to fade. The MLB purchased the team and moved them to DC before the 2002 season with the new name The Washington Nationals.

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals are the hockey team of the city. They are in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The "Caps" were founded in 1974. They have won eight division titles and made it to the Stanley Cup finals once. In 1997, the team moved their home team rink to the suburban Capital Centre before moving to the Verizon Center in 1999. 

D.C. United

D.C. United is a professional soccer club in Washington D.C. The franchise is one of the ten charter clubs of the MLS. This means they have competed since the league's inception in 1996. They are one of the most decorated clubs in the MLS with thirteen international and domestic titles over the club's history. They are also the only American team to win an intercontinental title.

Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards are the only professional basketball team in D.C.. "The Wiz" is part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. The team plays their home games at the Verizon Center in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington D.C. 

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins play in the National Football Conference in the NFL. The team plays it's home games at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. They might not play right in DC, but they are still DC's favorite football team. 

We hope you can get together with your friends at The Louis and cheer on your favorite DC team. 

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Food Delivery in DC

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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 Washington DC 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 the Louis at 14th. 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 The Louis at 14th.  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 door stop. 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 door step 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 it could be hard to choose. We will watch out for your Instagrammed Seamless delivery. 

Caviar

Caviar is a DC business that will deliver food to your home or office. There are over 40 different choices depending on what day it is and the time. There are also various price points to choose from. Fees for the delivery range from 2-6 dollars depending on the distance, there is also an 18% tip included in the bill. You can use the website to check your delivery status, that way you know when it will be arriving. This is just one of the many options in DC Food Delivery available to you.

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

Instagram Your Way Through DC

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: Washington DC. Here are a few spots you can add to your Instagram bucket list.

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1. Nationals Park

Let's Go Nationals! Our awesome baseball stadium is the perfect place to start your Instagram journey. You could be there for the game or the hotdogs, and there is always something to capture for your collection. You can even try to get as many unique views as possible. Use it to create your own hashtag and have fun!

2. Ronald Reagan Building 

The Ronald Reagan Building is a great place along Pennsylvania Avenue to snap a few photos. Use the fact that you are local to capture it from a unique angle that tourists might not know. Make sure to use a few hashtags so that non-DC residents know what building you are capturing. 

3. The Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center is home to so many unique events that you can create a special Instagram image every visit. Whether you want to go obvious with a picture of your tickets or subtle with a picture of the interior design, this is one photo opportunity you do not want to miss. 

4.  Logan Circle

This location might be a routine walk for some locals, but have you ever stopped to really look at the statues and scenery. Next time you are walking through, take a moment to find a landmark you have never seen before. We think this would be a perfect photo opportunity. 

5. National Gallery of Art

This iconic DC museum is perfect for the Instagram newbie who just wants to find something recognizable to photograph. Make sure to capture the permanent exhibit by Leo Villareal called "Multiverse" for your followers.

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

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New Year's Resolutions

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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 The Louis at 14, 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 The Louis at 14.

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

From everyone in The Louis at 14 family, Happy New Year! Good luck to you on achieving your goals.