Start a Yoga Practice at Bikram Yoga Takoma Park
A membership at Bikram Yoga Takoma Park gives you access to a lot more than hot yoga classes in one studio location. In fact, the membership gives you access to all three of their studios, including Ivy City and Riverdale Park. Go to the one most convenient to you on any given day, and take advantage of their broad class offering at all three locations.
In addition to the classic hot style of Bikram yoga, they also offer yoga Nidra, stretching therapy, and yoga retreats. Depending on where you are on any given day and what kind of class needs you have, you will find your answer at Bikram Yoga. New students can try Bikram Yoga with 30 days of unlimited classes for just $49. They also now accept payment for yoga, Nidra and other classes with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Accounts. Visit the site to learn more.
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March Madness is Here! Who’s On Your Bracket?
March Madness begins on March 13th, and basketball fans are ready for the action. Who will you be rooting for? How does your bracket compare? Find out at our viewing party on March 13th in Central Commons.
Nandos will be catering the viewing party with delicious game day snacks, and the indoor and outdoor viewing spaces with oversized TVs and comfy seating areas are the perfect places to view the games. You can even keep your drinks cold in our mini fridge and keep you food hot in the microwave. Looking to host your own viewing party? This space can be rented out as well!
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Try Aerial Yoga at Up Yoga and Wellness
Even if you feel like you've taken your yoga practice as far as it can go, there's a final frontier left to conquer: aerial yoga at Up Yoga and Wellness. Unlike traditional mat-based yoga, aerial yoga opens up a full range of motion. Yogis hang a few feet above the ground, suspended by silk hammocks that hang from the ceiling. With the support of these soft hammocks, students can sink deeper into bends and twists, challenging their bodies to take yoga a step further.
Don't worry if you're not quite ready for aerial yoga, however. Up Yoga and Wellness boasts a large roster of traditional classes, too. Newcomers should check out Yoga Fundamentals, where they'll learn basic postures and breathing techniques. Then you can try a faster-paced class such as all-levels Vinyasa. The quick-flowing session gets the blood pumping with a fluid series of moves, all performed with a focus on safety and proper alignment. For something slower, opt for Yoga Hoga, a meditative class that incorporates elements of gentle yoga.
Devour a Bottomless Brunch at La Malinche This Weekend
It's not just the mimosas that are bottomless during brunch at La Malinche. The brunch tapas also flow freely from the kitchen when you and your cohorts order the bottomless brunch for $35 per person. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., order as many family-style small plates as your stomachs can handle and wash them down with beverages like white sangria, mimosas, and house-made bloody mary's.
Order a round of the pan Catalana, which is toast topped with tomato butter, olive oil, and garlic. Balance it with something sweet, such as the house-made French toast or the sweet potato pancakes, both drizzled with warm maple syrup. Don't forget to add eggs to your brunch smorgasbord, either. Round out the feast with the tortilla con chorizo, an omelet stuffed with Spanish sausage and cheese, or the Benedictos Espanoles, a poached egg complemented by Serrano ham and hollandaise.
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Get Fit and Healthy in 2018 at Siena Wellness
Siena Wellness might just be the missing piece in your journey to healthfulness and well-being. It’s so much more than just a fitness studio, and founder Elizabeth wants to work with you to explore the positive changes you can make in your life.
Take part in weekly yoga classes, or join the Mamas Circle for encouragement, support, and friendship as you navigate the highs and lows of motherhood. Siena Wellness also offers personal coaching on a range of topics, as well as private exercise sessions and healthy eating advice. A great way to get started is with their week’s worth of free breakfast recipes that you can have sent to you just for joining their email list. From there, read more about Elizabeth’s credentials on the Siena Wellness site, or stop in for a yoga class to get started.
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Savor Innovative French Fare at Lina’s Diner and Bar
According to its website, the chef at Lina's Diner and Bar crafts French dishes "that sometimes border on the absurd." And if early reviews are any indication, the eaters in Silver Spring are delighted by the display of creativity and innovation at this freshly opened restaurant.
Since it first opened the doors two months ago, Lina's has racked up some rave reviews for its pork belly poutine, which features Wisconsin cheese curds and house-made gravy. It's a nod to French-Canadian cuisine. The TNT toast is another example of the chef's ingenuity at Lina's Diner and Bar. The crostini comes crowned with tuna tartare, tobiko, and spicy mayo. Whether you opt for the steak frites, a double cheeseburger, or anything in between, there's a beverage on the libations list that will complement it perfectly. Classic cocktails, craft beer, and top-shelf wines populate the lengthy list.
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Devour Authentic Thai Dishes at Ruang Khao Thai Cuisine
The Thai term "Ruang Khao" refers to the raw rice plant before it has been harvested. Given that rice serves as the foundation for the traditional Thai diet, it's only fitting that Ruang Khao Thai Cuisine bears the name of the grain. The menu features ample amounts of rice paired with flavorful meats and veggies.
The chef's specials are a prime example of the authentic and inventive Thai fare served at Ruang Khao. Savor the ginger duck, morsels of crispy duck tossed in a sweet-ginger brown sauce with veggies and dished out over rice. Try the Thai-style salmon, dressed with your choice of basil sauce or Panang curry. You can also opt for a more traditional curry or entree, such as the Drunken Noodles or the pad Thai. Save some room for the fresh mango and sweet sticky rice or the baked taro custard.
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Savor Colombian, Cuban and Venezuelan Fare at Arepas Pues
Ground beef with beans, rice, plantains, avocado, fried pork and sausage, and a fried egg, all stuffed inside a corn cake. This is the bandeja paisa, one of the most popular dishes at Arepas Pues. The bandeja paisa falls underneath the umbrella of Colombian cuisine, but the eatery also dishes out classic Venezuelan and Cuban eats, as well as the signature arepas.
The kitchen team crafts the arepas from scratch using ground maize or flour and fills them with ingredients like shredded beef, white cheese, or black beans. Order your pupusa stuffed with the ingredients of your choice or try a pre-designed creation, like the Beauty Queen with chicken and avocado or the Pabellon with black beans, beef, and sweet plantains. You can also opt for one of the international entrees or skip right to a dessert, like the flan or arroz con leche.
Are You Ready for Some Football? Watch the Next Game at Central Commons
Calling all football fans! Central Commons is the best place to spend your Sunday. No matter which team you're cheering for, you're sure to have fun spending your game day with your fellow football fans at Central.
With both indoor and outdoor space, three TVs, two bars, kitchen appliances, and a pool table, its an unbeatable space to cheer on your favorite team. Make a big batch of your favorite snacks to share with your friends, play a game of pool before the big game begins and then camp out on the couch to cheer for your favorite team.
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Here are All of the New On-Site Retailers Coming to Central in 2018
You already know that Central is a great place to leave, especially since it offers so many great on-site amenities. Well, in 2018 living at Central is about to get even better, because there are a number of new on-site retailers set to open their doors. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come in the New Year.
- Pure Barre. Working out has never been more convenient, because this popular ballet-inspired workout facility will soon be located just steps from your apartment.
- Orange Theory. If you're looking to get in a cardio and strength workout in an exciting, modern facility, visit Orange Theory, which will soon be a part of our community at Central.
- Urban Butcher. Meat eaters will rejoice when this meat-focused restaurant opens in Silver Spring. The menu is focused on "nose-to-tail" dining, as well as expert curing techniques, in-house dry aging and much more. Make your reservations early!