It's the ultimate wake-me-up. Call it java, a cup of jolt, wakey juice, or the daily grind, more than half of American adults -- 54 percent -- are daily coffee drinkers, according to The National Coffee Association of U.S.A.'s 2009 National Coffee Drinking Trends Study. We like it leaded and unleaded, and with a java jive that often requires a deep breath before spewing out our order: grande, dry, skinny, half-caf Latte with wings (Grande Latte with non-fat foam, half decaffeinated with handles).It takes a superior barista to turn our waking dreams into reality and launch the day correctly. Fortunately,...
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A nice walk with your pup is all well and good but sometimes you want to take a stroll with a destination. Drinks with friends. Brunch. A leisurely al fresco dinner. All with your dog in tow. Well, living at Vantage Pointe means you can put on your walking shoes, grab your wallet, snap on the leash, and head out to your local pub or restaurant. Downtown San Diego is flush with dog-friendly spots. Stay within just a few blocks of upper East Village or take a healthy walk to Seaport Village and points in between.Of course, before you introduce...
Those of us who live with pets at Vantage Pointe know it can be a challenge to keep a beautiful home. Spills, dirt, and mess are a fact of life. The number one rule, says Julia Szabo, author of "Animal House Style" and self-proclaimed foremost expert of living stylishly with pets, is keep things easy to clean. "Children and pets are little magnets of entropy. Mess follows them around. You have to be able to just wipe it, vacuum it, and forget it." So, she says, choose washable fabric like denim or durable upholstery like ultrasuede. "Slipcovers are a fashion...
Those of us who live with dogs know that a tired dog is a good dog. And probably a happy dog. Condo life can make robust play a challenge, but people and pups who live at Vantage Pointe will love the fact that they're "this" close to one of San Diego's best dog parks, Nate's Point at Balboa Park.Nate's Point is a two-acre off-leash area just east of 6th and Laurel on the way to the Prado. The sprawling park is fully fenced and has a water fountain, some picnic benches and tables, and even a supply of poop bags for...
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