Many people know San Francisco’s Mission District for its hipster vibe and swanky restaurants. But spurts of gang violence are creeping up in the area that many frequent for dining, galleries, bars and boutiques.

Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, has big plans for his empire, and perhaps somewhat surprisingly, they do not involve coffee.

The Meatball Shop is a 39-seat casual, counter service meatball restaurant in New York City and reports are swirling that there may be plans to open a Los Angeles location.

Long lines began to form yesterday at 6 a.m. in Hollywood as dozens of Chick-fil-A fans lined up outside the new location in hopes of winning the company’s promised free Chick-fil-A for one year, reportedly worth $26,000.

All eyes are on Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood as we anxiously await official word on what Esquire magazine has selected as the Ultimate Bachelor Pad. Sources are indicating it could be the luxurious triplex penthouse at One Main Street, also known as the Clocktower Building.

Sauter Carbon Offset Design have created what they call the “Fastest and Greenest Superyacht” ever, the Emax E-Volution.

Plans to rebuild 9900 Wilshire, Beverly Hills, are back underway with design plans that still include Richard Meier-designed condos.

Haute Living looks at some of the world’s most luxurious yachts that feature amenities onboard ranging from swimming pools to helicopter pads to submarines.

Alex Rodriguez appears to have plans to spend more time in South Florida. The baseball star just purchased a $24 million mansion in Miami Beach.