The holidays are here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to cozy up to a delicious winter cocktail. If you’re looking to celebrate, or simply to get the blood flowing, Haute Living presents the top 5 places to find delectable winter cocktails.

Hakkasan is the chic and sultry new haven for contemporary Chinoiserie and fine Chinese dining – finally, a San Francisco haunt where guests can dress to impress.

Billy and Vanessa Getty threw a lavish celebration for Cameron Silver, vintage aficionado and A-list fashionisto, for the launch of Decades: A Century of Fashion.

Fashion is a passion at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall. From couture shows to the world’s high-end retailers, the Westfield Valley Fair has steadily stepped up to the plate to bring shoppers the best in the luxury market.

Dazzling red dresses and ready-to wear designs were the theme for the Azadeh Couture shopping fundraiser to support the Red Cross. Details inside.

On November 29, invited guests were the first in San Francisco to witness and test drive the fourth-generation, aluminum-constructed Range Rover. Details inside.

Celebrate the season at the Glide Annual Holiday Jam, Doin’ Good. The festive music and spoken word event comes to The San Francisco Warfield Theatre on Thursday, December 6. Details inside.

Don’t miss the Presidio’s best holiday party, Jingle & Mingle at the Golden Gate Club on Thursday, December 6th. Hosted by Children of Shelters, the designer wreath auction is considered to be a unique and festive fundraiser of the season, bringing out socialites, local celebrities and the fashionable set alike.

Family-friendly fun awaits at the St. Regis on Sunday, December 9, when the luxe San Francisco hotel presents Holiday Magic with The Velveteen Rabbit, benefiting the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Details inside.