The Water Club’s culinary lifestyle consultant shares recipes from his latest cookbook, ‘My Perfect Pantry.’

With summer officially in full swing, it’s no surprise that Los Angeles is climbing up the ranks of top poolside destinations. And with gorgeous coastal views and perfect weather, wouldn’t you want to rough it under a chic cabana?

Let’s face it—“elegant” may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of Halloween. But just because your trick or treating days are over doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a sophisticated Halloween night out—sans the outlandish antics. From masquerade galas at Tudor-style mansions to a costume contest judged by acclaimed film designers, we’ve listed our picks for hauntingly haute fêtes in and around the city.

In case you haven’t noticed, the phrase, “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” need not apply in this city. From dawn ‘til dusk, LA has more celebrated cocktail bars and restaurants than it knows what to do with. Thankfully, Haute Living is always on the lookout for a good drink and knows not all cocktails are created equally. From sweet concoctions to strong libations, we’ve handpicked our favorite boozy sips around the city just in time for the weekend.

LA is deep into the summer season and that can only mean one thing: dineLA restaurant week is back! From July 15-26, the twice-annual event is serving up prix-fixe lunch and dinner deals for diners from Michelin-starred restaurants on the Westside to quaint cafes on the Eastside. With a little more than a week left, Haute Living has compiled a guide to the best dining options, why you should eat there and what to order.

Ah, the fourth of July—America’s favorite summer pastime. In between the afternoon parades, Americana tanks and Star Spangled Banner remixes, the list of ways to celebrate our nation’s birthday is never-ending. From day-long pool parties to prix-fixe barbecue deals to, of course, where to watch fireworks, we’ve got you covered with an haute guide to […]

Father’s Day can mean a lot of different things: boxes of cigars, pinstriped ties and, of course, the quintessential “World’s Greatest Dad” mug. This Sunday, we suggest ditching these go-to gifts and showing dad your appreciation with a filling meal. After all, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right? Here are our haute picks for the best places to celebrate the most important man in your life.

There’s no question Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer festivities, which calls for al fresco brunches, rooftop pool parties, and everything in between. And after a brisk and chilly winter, Angelenos will surely be celebrating the three-day weekend on several levels. If you’re not spending a lazy day at the beach or firing up those grills at home, head to our haute picks for where to celebrate the holiday.

A good plate of octopus is hard to come by, as turning these mysterious sea creatures into a vibrant salad, savory Carpaccio or tender braise takes a true culinary mastermind. Cooking octopus requires an investment—it takes long and slow hours before it becomes tender and ready to be manipulated, and its timing determines how dry and edible it is. To truly appreciate the art of a good octopus dish, we’ve come up with best places around town to enjoy our eight-tentacled friend. When swimming for options, head to these five haute spots.