September/October 2013 Issue

Kitchen Confidential: Tony Stewart, Waiheke Sails into the Bay

Fine dining restaurateur Tony Stewart came all the way from New Zealand with an uber-cool dining concept: to bring his country’s food and culture to the 2013 America’s Cup. Waiheke…

Haute 100: Thomas Keller, Sheryl Sandberg, George Lucas, Marissa

Thomas Keller Opens Retail Shop Thomas Keller has added store owner to his impressive resumé. The celebrated chef recently debuted a 450-square-foot retail store called Finesse. The…

Haute Cuisine: Worth Every Penny at MKT, Roka Akor, Parallel 37 and

MKT Restaurant and Bar Four Seasons Hotel 757 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 633-3000 Ambiance In a few words, MKT can be described as retro urban-chic. High-end casual is…

Top 5: The Best Wine Bars San Francisco

Amelie 1754 Polk St San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 292-6916 Eno Wine Bar 320 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 678-5321   Press Club 20 Yerba Buena Ln San Francisco, CA…

Top 5: The Best Hotel Spas in San Francisco

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa Tunnel Rd. Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 843-3000   The Spa at Mandarin Oriental San Francisco 222 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA  94104 (415) 2…

Top 5: The Best Nightclubs in San Francisco

Harlot 46 Minna St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 777-1077   Matrix Fillmore 3138 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 563-4180 Sloane 1525 Mission St. San Francisco, CA…

Whats Haute: The Hautest Boutiques in Union Square

BULGARI 200 Stockton St San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 399-9141 Sparkling diamonds and shiny watches are stunners at the gorgeous Bulgari store. The four-level San Francisco boutique…

Haute Scene: The Cavalier Launch Party

A fabulous crowd showed for the kick-off of The Cavalier, the new upscale British Brasserie located adjacent to Hotel Zetta. Guests mingled while enjoying house cocktails and scrump…

Haute Scene: San Francisco Symphony 2013 Opening Gala

The San Francisco Symphony kicked off the start of its 102nd season on September 3 with an exhilarating evening. Festivities began on the red carpet of Davie’s Symphony Hall, where…

Haute Scene: San Francisco Opera Opening Gala

The San Francisco Opera kicked off its 91st season in grand fashion with a performance of Boito’s ‘Mephistopheles’.  The evening’s theme, Garden of Good and Evil, inspired both devi…

Haute Scene: Saks Presents the League to Save Lake Tahoe Benefit

The clear blue skies and waters of Lake Tahoe served as a stunning backdrop for the 44th annual Save the Lake benefit, a luncheon and runway show of Oscar de la Renta’s resort 2014…

Haute Scene: Menlo Charity Horse Show

The Menlo Charity Horse Show celebrated its 43rd year – its most successful year to date – at the elegant Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, Calif. The show, which benefits the Vi…

Haute Scene: Louis Vuitton Prize Giving Gala

The 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand were honored at a prize giving ceremony and dinner held at the historic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. The awards ce…

Haute Scene: Gucci Hosts Giant Steps Charity Classic

Gucci hosted a sold-out Barclays’ Six-Bar & Gala at the Sonoma Horse Park on August 3rd. The quality luxury fashion house was the official presenting sponsor of the Giant Steps…

That’s Haute: Bentley – Serious Arm Candy

The Barnato bag and detachable pouch in St. James Red Available at bentleyhandbagcollection.com October 2013 $7,000 You look good in a Bentley, and now, Bentley can look good on you…

Top 5, French Eateries, Night Clubs, Hotel In-Room Dining

FRENCH EATERIES Comma Ca 8479 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 323.782.1104 Lucques 8474 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048310.395.0881 Studio at the Montage Laguna Beach 30801…

Haute Auto: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Universal Intelligence

The German luxury maker from Stuttgart, Germany, walks around with an “S” on its chest, and for many reasons. Maybe because Mercedes-Benz reigns supreme in almost every luxury and p…

Haute Ambassador, Olivia Hsu Decker: San Francisco Opera Opens 91st

The San Francisco Opera opened its 91st season in early September with a glittering Opera Ball and the performance of Arrigo Boito’s Mefistofele by American soprano Patricia Racette…

One on One, Ken Fulk: The Whimsical World of Ken Fulk

Designer Extraordinaire Creates Your Dream Come True Imagine that a wealthy Bay Area resident hires you to purchase an amazing home, and to renovate, decorate and furnish the entire…

Haute Ambassador, Graff: Alpine Chic, Oscar de la Renta and Graff

Lake Tahoe boasts some impressive stats; it’s one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the United States, and it stands at an incredible elevation. However, it’s the deep ties Lak…

Day in the Life: Risk Taker, Sonya Molodetskaya

Sonya Molodetskaya discusses her day as she sits in front of her Hermès Throne She’s practically a household name in San Francisco’s high society circles, but Sonya Molodetskaya is…

Inside Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Get up close and personal to the world’s leading car-collector event: There’s no celebration of cars quite like the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The week-long gathering, which…

Woman of Substance, Karen Kubin: The Innovative Impresario of the San

It was La Bohème that first made her a die-hard opera fan. Ever since she wandered into a local movie theater in Granada Hills, Calif. during her high school years and caught a film…

Travel: Lakeside Luxury, The Most Peaceful Place in Lake Tahoe

Those seeking a peaceful weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city should opt for the serenity of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. America’s 27th largest lake is a mere three-hour driv…

Skin Deep: Fall Takes an Edgy Turn with Animal Hides of Pony Hair,

Fall takes an edgy turn with animal hides of pony hair, Persian lamb, feathers and more. Haute Living shows you our top picks from the fiercest designer names in fashion’s jungle.

Fashion: Our Girl Loves Brilliant Diamonds and Sumptuous Furs. Add