The beloved Gramercy Terrace-a bohemian rooftop bar and dining room with stunning views of Manhattan-will reopen on May 18, after 8 weeks of renovation. Taking nods from the past, the terrace is a nostalgic ode to the rooftop gardens during the turn-of-the-century New York.

Michael Capponi, hospitality entrepreneur and philanthropist, threw a carnaval themed birthday party fundraiser benefiting his charity, which helps the earthquake victims in Haiti, on Friday, May 4.

The most affectionate aficionado’s of wine in Los Angeles will come together for the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program’s tenth and final annual dinner on Thursday, May 10. Along with world-class wine tasting, the event will recognize Ann Colgin of Colgin Cellars for her support of cancer research at Children’s Hospital LA.

New York has plenty of steakhouses, pizza spots, Chinese spots and Mexican spots, but that’s starting to get bland. Why not spice up your night with curry! Check out Haute Livings top 5 Indian restaurants in New York City.

On Thursday, May 17, the lights at the Asian Art Museum will dim down, and the void between the dead and the living will disappear, as guests will party with phantoms! Well it won’t be that haunting but the “Phantoms Asia Preview Party” will celebrate the upcoming exhibit’s artwork that explores the cosmos, afterlife and spirits.

Ukiyo-e, the popular artistic genre of woodblock print in 17th to 20th century Japan, is famed for its dreamy landscapes, depictions of heroes and its narratives of history. Now it’s the 21st century and ukiyo-e received an urban facelift from Gajin Fujita through graffiti, tatted up demons and street fighting samurais.

Fresh food is hard to find now a days, I recently saw “Food Inc.” and my innocence to the meat grinding, mutated chicken developing, e coli ravaged world of modern day food was forever taken. But there are still pockets of hope in the United States for fresh unprocessed food. The Oakville Grocery in Napa Valley recently underwent renovation and will reopen on May 22, offering fresh food from local California farmers, artisans and purveyors.

After “I’ll Have Another” won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 5, the only thing left to do was pop bottles in celebration of the 138th running of the “greatest two minutes in sports.” And what was the bubbly of choice? One that is synonymous with winning, none other than Moet & Chandon the official champagne partner of the derby.

French Blue in downtown St. Helena, CA has announced it will officially open its doors on May 29. Calling the historic Vanderbilt building home, French Blue gets its name from the signature blue entry doors that have been a staple of the Vanderbilt for over 50 years.