First Day Of Fall

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It might not feel like fall in San Diego, but fall is officially here. Luckily for us, just because it does not feel like fall we can still enjoy what fall has to offer. Parades, Oktoberfest and festivals are just some of the events that we look forward too during the fall season. Grab your pumpkin spiced latte and head to one of these great fall events around San Diego.

San Diego Restaurant Week

This week is San Diego Restaurant Week. All of your culinary favorites join forces to offer pre-fixe three course dinner options at many of your favorite restaurants. These dinner menus start at $20 a person and go up to $40 depending on the restaurant. There are also two-course lunch options for $10, $15 or $20 a person. You can sample all of the cuisine you have been meaning to try in one week without breaking the bank. 

Gaslamp Fall Back Festival

The Gaslamp Fall Festival in November brings back the history and culture of the Gaslamp Quarter from the 1880s. The blocks of the quarter are transformed into a western town from years past. This includes Wyatt Earp, blacksmith demonstrations and panning for gold. You can also enjoy food, music and arts and crafts during this festival of fall fun. 

San Diego Beer Week

San Diego Beer Week is a countrywide festival that highlights all of the award-winning craft beer in the San Diego Area. You can sample hundreds of your favorite beers or try a few new ones to add to your list. San Diego Beer Week occurs between November 6th-15th. 

San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival

San Diego is the place for foodies in November. The San Diego bay Wine and Food Festival is also a November tradition. This week long event costs between $45-$625 dollars, but it is well worth the money. The festival features gourmet food, celebrity chefs, wine tastings and cooking demonstrations. Come taste your way around the Bay and see a few of your favorite restaurants and bars at the same time. 

These great events are all reasons to love the fall in San Diego. Ariva is in such a great location it makes getting to these weekly events a breeze. We hope to see you at one of our favorite fall events this year. 

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Who Wants Pumpkin?

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Pumpkin flavor is back everywhere, and we are so excited to try new drinks, dishes, and desserts in our favorite fall flavor. It may still be warm, but that does not mean we are not in the fall spirit. San Diego has some of the best pumpkin flavored foods for anyone who is obsessed with this fall flavor. We have found a few dishes we are super excited to try. What is your favorite pumpkin item? Share with your friends at Ariva.

Azucar

Azucar is located on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, but it is well worth the drive. You can sample many different options of fall flavors at Azucar. Try a cupcake with bold spices and cream cheese frosting. This pumpkin cake has a delicious pumpkin flan custard topping. Then, it is finished off by a salty-sweet and slightly bitter pumpkin seed brittle.

Bencotto Italian Kitchen

For more of a pumpkin flavored meal, head to Bencotto Italian Kitchen. We are so excited to try the pumpkin ravioli. This dish consists of sweet pumpkin-filled pasta in a sage cream sauce with crispy bites of bacon. It is all of your favorite fall flavors in one dish. All of Bencotto's pasta is made fresh daily for each customer. Bencotto is located on W. First Street in Little Italy.

Gelato Vero Caffe

It is still warm out, so maybe you need a cold pumpkin treat. The Gelato Vero Caffe is the perfect cafe to treat your pumpkin craving.  Their gelato is the equivalent of a rich pumpkin pie filling. This cold treat is perfect for a warm fall day in San Diego. Gelato Vero Caffee is located at 3753 India Street in Mission Hills.

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

We love starting our mornings with a rich warm coffee. Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is not your average pumpkin spiced latte. They have coffee on tap. This is the base for their fall flavors. The coffee ends up being smooth, creamy and dessert-like without being too sweet. Dark Horse is located at Adams Avenue in Normal Heights.

These are just a few of the delicious cafes and restaurants in San Diego that will satisfy your pumpkin craving. This fall go find your new favorite way to eat pumpkin.

9/11 Memorial Climb

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14 years ago we all watched the same event unfold before our eyes on our televisions and computers. Most people can remember the exact place they were standing when 9/11 started. Patriot Day, as it is now called, features many events around the globe to remember the day the earth stood still. However, San Diego has a unique memorial in the 9/11 Memorial Climb.

On September 5th, thousands of people packed the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel for the fourth annual San Diego Firefighter 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.  This event is meant to remember the firefighters, police and emergency responders that were killed in the World Trade Center collapse in 2011.

Teams of volunteers, emergency personnel and civilians climbed the hotel's more than 30 stories three times to equal the 110 stories that the first responders climbed on 9/11 to rescue civilians from the World Trade Center.

A Marine combat veteran Nathan Fletcher participated in the climb. He said, "Today as we climb the stairs, with each step we are honoring those who climbed but never came out."

The climbers each received a badge and photo representing one of 403 firefighters, police officers, port authority officers and emergency medical personnel who died in the terrorist attacks. This event is not only in San Diego, but there are 30 others that are similar across the United States.

This program raises money to assist firefighters and their families that are impacted by on-duty injuries and death. The 2015 event has raised $85,000 dollars, but the organizers are hoping to hit $100,000 in the next few weeks.

This year more than 1,100 people climbed the 110 stories. Everyone from children to military members participated in the record breaking climb.  This climb was also a memorable one in the team work aspect of the climb. The teams stayed together and helped each other out when needed. People yelled words of encouragement up and down the stairs to help people finish this important memorial.

If you want to participate in the event next year, make sure to visit the event's website to learn about how to register. You can get your friends from Ariva to create your team for the 2016 event.

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Furnish Your Home At Ariva

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You got your dream apartment at Ariva, now it is time to make it your own. Furnishing an apartment can be a daunting task. This is one area you do not need to stress about. Decorating should be fun and another way to express your personality. There are so many furniture stores around Ariva, that you will have no issue finding that perfect centerpiece for your living room. 

Davis World

What is your first priority for furniture when moving in? Ours is to get a great night’s sleep. Davis World has a great section of mattresses you can choose from for your relaxing bedroom. They even will match the best price if you find it somewhere else. Davis World is located at 1601 University Ave. This is just a short one minute drive of a few minute walk from your home at Ariva. 

Pigment

Now that you have your perfect bed picked out, you can start working on your living room. Pigment has unique furniture and decor for every style and taste. Shop their variety of colors and fabrics to find the chair that matches your design vision. After you find the chair or end table, make sure to visit their art section to find your wall centerpiece. Pigment is located at 3801 30th St.. The store is so close that delivery will be a breeze. 

Progress

If you are having trouble putting your ideas into real life, Progress is the place to go. They have interior designers that can help you create your vision of the perfect home. These designers can help you lay out your room with furniture and decor. This can be a difficult task, but with help from a professional you are on your way to the apartment of your dreams. Progress can be found at 2225 30th Street, and it is just a short drive from your home at Ariva. 

We hope these stores will help you find your perfect furniture and decor. Ariva is so happy you chose us, and we hope that we become your perfect home. Let us know about your design ideas on our Facebook Page.