Located on East Houston Street near Mott Street, under a grimy red awning that appears to be a fading pizza parlor, Emilio’s Ballato doesn’t look like much. But inside, diners are captivated.

Nancy Silverton is the esteemed founder of La Brea Bakery and the restaurant Campanile in Los Angeles. She also owns tow of Los Angeles’ most popular restaurants, Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza, along with Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, and she just published her eighth book, “The Mozza Cookbook.”

Iman and the Missoni family received plaques from the City of Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive to honor their substantial contributions to fashion and entertainment.

President Obama made an unannounced meal stop at Roscoe’s Chicken in West Los Angeles where booths full of early-dinner diners craned their necks to see Obama.

According to recent reports, Asian investors are buying up real estate in Millbrae and Foster City at quick rates, surprising even local brokers and agents who cannot remember a period of such excitement coming from a foreign group of buyers.

Lauren Santo Domingo’s website, ModaOperandi.com, is poised to radically disrupt the luxury retail business. At a recent party to celebrate a friend’s book, Santo Domingo discussed her new site and business.

Designed Marc Tran has created a limited edition Ringen watch that was inspired by the perfect roundness of balls and automotive shapes.

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, is considering uprooting the Royal family from Buckingham Palace and turning the majestic building into a museum when he becomes king, according to a new book.

Construction on the Lucky Strike Lanes in San Francisco has been underway for approximately three months now and many people are itching to know when they will be able to enjoy the new bowling lanes. Haute Living has the answer.