The fall season is upon us and it’s time to slow things down and relax. Whether it’s a cup of hot tea, a warm, delectable dessert, or a cozy hotel room with the best in-room dining that money can buy, these haute establishments are offering something for everyone to stay well – and warm- during […]

Legendary winemaker Margrit Mondavi led a discussion about her recently published sketchbook, “Reflections on Wine, Food, Art, Family, Romance and Life,” at San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club.

PROSPECT 300 Spear St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 247-7770 AMBIANCE This sleek haven inside of San Francisco’s swanky Infinity Towers is a more casual concept restaurant from the team behind acclaimed eatery Boulevard. What to order Grilled Swordfish is a fan favorite for dinner, but don’t discount the newly launched lunch menu, which serves […]

A spectacular group of guests gathered for the opening night of The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, a retrospective at the de Young Museum on Sept. 18. Among the crowd were actresses Kate Bosworth and Hilary Swank, who both arrived draped in jewels from the renowned Italian jeweler. Following the cocktail party […]

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) presented George Lucas with its 14th annual Bay Area Treasure Award on Oct. 24. The accolade recognizes local artists and creative leaders who redefine the field of visual art. The Star Wars creator and wife Mellody Hobson attended the fete at San Francisco’s Four Seasons Hotel alongside […]

Global Green USA’s took a page out of The Great Gatsby for its 9th Annual Gorgeous and Green Gala Oct 11. Over two hundred glittery guests arrived at San Francisco’s Bently Reserve clad in 1920s jazz-age attire in celebration of the evening’s “Green Gatsby” theme. The benefit featured an exclusive musical performance by Eoin Harrington, […]

Renowned philanthropist Joy Venturini Bianchi celebrated the Helpers 60th anniversary – and her 75th birthday— at the iconic Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill in San Francisco on Oct. 5. The evening began with a cocktail reception in the Penthouse Suite followed by a gala dinner inside the Grand Ballroom. Bianchi, a Bay Area fashion icon […]

San Francisco has a very close and personal relationship with coffee. It’s a java junkie’s version of heaven. Artisan roasters have popped in virtually every neighborhood, and skilled baristas will brew the perfect cup to keep even the most experienced coffee drinkers happy. Haute LIving presents the top 5 coffee shops in San Francisco.

Inside Randi Zuckerberg’s double-book launch party at San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum, hosted by Alison Pincus and Jessica Lessin.