The hearts. The flowers. The chocolates, strawberries, champagne. We know that Valentine's Day is more than a Hallmark holiday, but what can you do with your special someone that let's them know you love spending time with them? (Photo courtesy of Melissa Clawson)Downtown San Diego and environs has all sorts of wonderful weekend Valentine's Day options for the romantic couple. Here are some of our ideas. We hope you'll want to try them or that they'll spark some ideas of your own:Pick up a picnic lunch from Salad Style or Venissimo and wine from The Wine Bank. Then have a...
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The sixth annual winter edition of San Diego Restaurant Week takes place Jan. 17 to 22. This year, more than 180 restaurants are participating with three-course meals offered at a fixed price of $20, $30, or $40, depending on the restaurant. There are no tickets involved, no passes needed, or coupons. There aren't even any limits to how many restaurants you can visit. Just go to the Restaurant Week website to find the restaurants you're interested in trying, see the menu, and make reservations.Who's participating? It's a vast list, but there are scores of restaurants in the Vantage Pointe neighborhood...
What have you got on tap for the cresting 2010? If you live at Vantage Pointe, New Year's Eve can be that much more festive since you don't have to worry about driving around town. So many downtown restaurants, hotels, and clubs are holding New Year's festivities you can take your pick. And, getting there and back is just a matter of walking or perhaps a short cab ride.We asked some of these neighbors what they are planning so you could get a sense of your choices. And, we even have info about at least one event to help you...
We all have this picture in our heads of hosting the perfect holiday party with perfect food in a perfect setting. No mistimed meals or burned or undercooked food. No counter-surfing dog digging into the beautifully plated leg of lamb. The house looks gorgeous, the table inviting. Our guests are having a fabulous time at our gorgeous home at Vantage Pointe and we, of course, are easily mingling among them without a bead of sweat showing. For those of you doubters, yes, it really can be done. But only if you're prepared, organized and don't try to do it all...
Take a look at that lovely terrace or balcony just outside your Vantage Pointe condo. Is it sitting there empty? As you're deciding how to make use of this great outdoor space, consider creating your own kitchen garden with pots. And, the easiest way to start is with herbs.Most herbs are easy to grow, happy to get some sun, water, and a little food periodically. And, even if you don't spend a lot of time cooking, a pot filled with flat-leaf Italian parsley, some English thyme, spearmint, or--in the summer--basil can dress up a simple pasta dish or flavor a...
Last weekend, we had a great turnout for our special Price Pointe event. Home buyers poured in, toured our one- and two-bedroom condos, saw everything from our state-of-the-art fitness facility, the theater, panoramic views from the 10th-floor pool deck -- and enjoyed some delicious appetizers and wine in our expansive lounge.Why the big deal? Listen to Vantage Pointe's Tina West on KGTV. Yes, a news crew from the station came by to find out what was happening at our community.Tina and sales manager Sheridan West organized a tremendous event with local radio hosts and giveaways with us throughout the weekend.And...
Something delicious is happening in East Village. It's the welcome arrival of a cheese shop, just down the street from Vantage Pointe. Gina Frieze, owner of Venissimo, has just opened her third shop in San Diego on G St. between 8th and 9th in the Nexus building. The 1,110-square-foot retail space is her largest. And, she says, that means she can finally offer her "cheese university," classes that instruct customers in the differences between different styles of cheese and how to pair them with wine, chocolate, and other foods and beverages. She'll be teaming up with local artisans like...
At Vantage Pointe, we like to say we can measure life in steps, not miles.That's certainly true of the local restaurant scene. You don't need to get in a car to enjoy a great meal. All it requires is a leisurely attitude and some comfortable shoes.Let's start out with some local favorites in the East Village. Café Chloe on 9th and G is a cozy Parisian-style bistro run by chef Katie Grebow where you can find luscious mussels grenobloise with brown butter, capers, lemon, and croutons with a supporting side of frites. Or, you could enjoy dungeness crab cake tartine...
Measure your life in steps, not miles.That's our commitment to you! Anyone who has spent time in San Diego recently can appreciate the new vibrancy of downtown. It's "the" place to be and Vantage Pointe is steps from it all. If you're into culture, you'll love that Vantage Pointe is just one block from Copley Symphony Hall and a short walk to the Civic Theatre and Horton Plaza's Lyceum Theater. It's a leisurely stroll over to the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art's downtown annex near the Santa Fe Depot. Sports fans will enjoy being walking distance from Petco Park....
