King Midas, remembered in Greek mythology for turning everything he touched into gold including his daughter, must be a zombie. It seems a Lamborghini Murcielago showcased at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon was the most recent victim of the Midas touch.

With such exhibits as “Photo and Neo-Realism in Italy, 1945-1965” and “Ruth Orkin: Retrospective,” a new art movement backed by an open-minded generation is flourishing in Russia and its all happening just a few blocks away from the Kremlin.

Frosty the Snowman will never know what its like to live in South Florida. He would become a steaming puddle with a floating hat and pipe in about .1 seconds once the Florida sun beamed down on him.

But there may be one place in Florida where Frosty would feel safe and not fear his inevitable destiny. That place is Tundra, the new 2,280-square-foot restaurant in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Until Feb. 26, the Shchusev Museum of Architecture is hosting the exhibit “Architect of Power: 120th Anniversary of Boris Iofan’s Birth,” in honor of his contribution to Soviet design. The Soviet architect is famed for his work mainly in the 1930’s, although his career lasted well into the second half of the 20th century.

In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the first Bond movie, Dr. No, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is exhibiting 50 Bond cars donated from Eon Productions, the Ian Fleming foundation and private collectors

So you’re in the Hamptons but you still have pressing business matters to attend to. Why not do it over a working lunch with some of the best views the Hamptons has to offer right behind you? Check out Haute Living’s Top 5 places for a power lunch in the Hamptons.

For those of you who are lactose intolerant beware. In honor of Van Gogh’s style and works, Godiva recreated his painting, along with works by Matisse and Pollock, out of chocolate bars. The artwork was featured at the sixth annual Godiva Lounge at the Golden Globes InStyle and Warner Brothers After-Party.

The copies will be sold for about $2,300 at Dominic Winter Book Auctions in Cirencester on Jan. 25.

This year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit featured high-end automakers unveiling new models with more razzle-dazzle and optimism. With the car industry making a comeback, there was reason for celebration.