If you’re a 1st Lake resident of our metro New Orleans apartments in Metairie, Kenner and River Ridge, there’s plenty of Valentine’s Day date ideas for you to enjoy with your special someone.
Here’s some great options for celebrating the most romantic of holidays, Valentine’s Day!
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Food is kind of a big deal in New Orleans. And there are abundant options for romantic restaurants with great ambiance in the city.
Some of the best include Lilette, Café Degas, and La Crepe Nanou. There’s also Café Amelie, Sylvain and The Delachaise.
New Orleans City Park
A nice date doesn’t have to be expensive! There are many great ways to have fun in New Orleans on Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank.
Some ideas for budget-friendly dates in New Orleans include a picnic at City Park or Audubon Park, or taking a ferry ride to Algiers Point. You can also ride the streetcar down St. Charles Avenue with stops along the way, sitting on the Riverwalk with beignets from Café du Monde or a muffaletta from Central Grocery. Plus, a matinee at the historic Prytania Theater is always a good Valentine’s Day date idea!
In addition to dining and budget-friendly activities, certain local businesses are offering special Valentine’s Day festivities.
The New Orleans Museum of Art will host a special guided “Amour Tour” throughout the galleries. And Emeril’s restaurants including Emeril’s, Emeril’s Delmonico and NOLA Restaurant will be offering a special Valentine’s Day menu with courses that are perfect for sharing.
If you’re looking for something special to pick up for your Valentine, there are lots of great shopping options, like Mignon Faget, Abeille and Sabai Jewelry Gallery for jewelry and Sucre or Blue Frog Chocolates for sweet treats.
Many people know Metairie for being New Orleans’ neighbor; but Metairie is so much more than that.
There is a reason Metairie is home to the highest number of 1st Lake apartment communities. It is safe, fun and full of Louisiana food culture.
Whatever you’re craving, Metairie’s got it.
So, if you’re new to the area or just bored of the old routine, read our guide to the best restaurants in Metairie. There are hundreds of great restaurants in Metairie, but here are just a few of our favorites:
Louisiana is known for its fresh and delicious seafood, and Metairie is no exception. Try these spots:
If you’re craving the spices and flavors of other countries, try one of these yummy options:
A favorite in Italy and America alike, pizza is abundant in Metairie. Find your favorite pie at one of these joints:
If you’re looking for the perfect place to take a lunch break, check out these quick and delicious restaurants:
Beignets, French-style fried donuts topped with powdered sugar, are everyone’s favorite New Orleans treat. For the best in Metairie, check out:
Since Metairie is right next to New Orleans, there are plenty of restaurants that do NOLA food just as well as they do in the city.
For those carnivores out there, Metairie is home to some of the best barbecue, steak and hamburger joints:
Once you’ve tried out one of these tasty spots, share this post and let us know what you think!
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Investing in a gym membership can be a difficult decision. But 1st Lake Properties’ fitness centers are the perfect option when finding the time to go to the gym is challenging.
Even if you prefer to run on your own time and on your own path, the weather isn’t always outdoor exercising-friendly. Our solution? Apartment communities that come with top-quality fitness centers. Our centers help you get in shape in a comfortable environment just steps from your apartment.
Here’s a few of our top-quality fitness centers available for our apartment community residents!
No need to drive to the gym when you have it right outside your door! Enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness center at these Mississippi apartments.
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Any time you want, as a resident, you can take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center at Brewster Commons. With state-of-the-art Precor fitness equipment at this Covington apartment community, you have everything you need.
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Enjoy a full-body workout at this spacious fitness center. Equipment includes elliptical machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, weight stations, and more. It’s a wonderful perk of this River Ridge apartment community!
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Take comfort in the convenience of having access to an on-site fitness center at Lake Towers. You’ll love these modern and luxury-style apartments in Baton Rouge!
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Get in shape using the variety of equipment at this Kenner apartment community’s fitness center. Also, get active on the lighted tennis court and swimming pool.
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Inside the gates at this Baton Rouge apartment community, in addition to a sand volleyball court, a sparkling swimming pool, and a lighted tennis court, find a state-of-the-art fitness center for an after-work or anytime workout.
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January ushers in a new year and that means a great opportunity for savings to start 2014 ahead of the game. 1st Lake continues to bring our prospective residents attractive incentives in addition to our carefully manicured and maintained communities, in keeping with our New Year’s Resolutions! Check out what apartment specials 1st Lake Properties has to offer this month.
Villas at Laketown – Act quickly and you could be the proud new resident of a massive two bedroom, two and a half bathroom apartment at a very special rate! These townhome style apartments in Kenner also offer private garages.
Sawmill Creek – Make yourself at home in River Ridge at our Sawmill Creek apartments with great floor plans, and save up to $2,775 in rent on a 15 month lease, plus only a $99 security deposit!
Palmetto Creek – This beautifully landscaped community in River Ridge with lovely, modern interiors is offering two weeks of free rent on an 11 or 17 month lease. Call now to learn how you can save $1,200 for a year.
Lakes of Chateau Estates North – This luxurious Kenner apartment community is offering special rental rates on one bedrooms, two bedrooms, and two bedrooms with attached garage. Act fast while these deals last!
Millstream – Call now to find out how you can get one week of free rent on select two bedrooms at this Metairie apartment community just minutes from downtown New Orleans.
Chestnut Creek – Find luxury and convenience at the Chestnut Creek apartments in River Ridge, offering reduced rents, half off deposits and waived move-in fees.
Hickory Creek – The Hickory Creek apartments in River Ridge are offering some of the best specials of the month. Call for the details on up to $1,350 in move-in specials plus reduced rents on select apartments.
Arbor Gate – 1st Lake makes moving in to the Arbor Gate apartments in Mississippi easy with free application fees, reduced rental rates and $99 deposits.
Audubon Gates – Don’t miss out on low $99 deposits and waived administrative fees with approved credit at these serene apartments in Slidell.
So you’re looking for a new apartment? 1st Lake Properties has thousands of apartments at over 70 prime locations in metro New Orleans, Northshore, Baton Rouge and Mississippi. What does it take to successfully become a 1st Lake resident? See the step by step process from selecting the apartment that’s right for you to getting the keys to the front door.
1. Visit 1stlake.com – Peruse our variety of apartment communities to find the right fit for your criteria, whether you need a studio, one, two or three bedroom apartment in your desired location. See what is currently available to make your selections!
2. Contact the leasing office for a tour – Once you’ve narrowed down the options to some properties you like, contact the manager at each location by calling the number or emailing the address listed on each individual property page on the website.
3. Submit an application and deposit – After you’ve toured the apartments and found the one for you, fill out a leasing application to start the rental process. Then, the last step before the consumer and criminal check have been approved is to put down a deposit on the apartment you applied for, which is usually between $250 – $400.
4. Pass the consumer and criminal check – Once your application has been processed, you will need to pass a consumer and criminal check. As soon as you are approved by the 1st Lake leasing office, you are officially eligible to be a 1st Lake resident!
5. Sign the lease – Congratulations! You’ve gone through all the steps and you are a proud member of the 1st Lake residential community. Get the keys to your apartment and start moving in on your move-in date!
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