Yesterday, Apr. 17, Godiva Chocolatier unveiled its new global, corporate philanthropy initiative, “The Lady Godiva Program.” The program intends to “celebrate inspirational women around the world who embody the attributes of Lady Godiva through selflessness, generosity, leadership and the spirit of giving-back to the community,” according to a Godiva statement. The chocolatier’s first national honoree ? None other than FEED Projects LLC CEO and Haute 100 lister Lauren Bush Lauren.

The jewelry collection of a late Montana copper mining heiress, Huguette Clark, which encompassed signed pieces of Tiffany & Co. and Cartier jewelry brought in almost $21 million at a New York City auction. Clark was 104 when she died and the daughter of U.S. Senator William A. Clark.

The final round of Restaurant Madness begins tonight at the stroke of midnight! Get your votes in to determine the readers’ all around favorite restaurant in NYC. Our master list begin with 32 restaurants, of all different genres, in all neighborhoods of the city. Five weeks later we are down to just two and, after the voting period, will learn which eatery reigns above the rest!

Whether you need to meet uptown, downtown, East side or West–we have you covered… for breakfast that is. The Haute Living New York curator has selected the best spots for power breakfasts that will make you forget the early call time, as you relish in the perfect ambiance, location, cup of coffee and, of course, meal.

Though her actual birthday passed yesterday, Ann Romney, wife of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, will be celebrating in haute style tonight. Haute 100 lister and Haute Living cover star Melania Trump will be hosting a fundraising event in honor of Mrs. Romney’s birthday tonight in New York City.

Dior just opened up a men’s store at 133 Greene Street yesterday, Apr. 16. The sales associates told Racked that the Dior Homme boutique on East 57th Street is currently closed for renovations. They did not know whether the Greene Street store will remain once the renovations on the uptown location are complete.

Haute 100 lister and iconic designer Oscar de la Renta is avant-garde both in design and method. Oscar de la Renta’s publicist(s) have a flurry of fans on Twitter (@oscarPRgirl) who simply want to know the day-to-day of the famed fashion house. Likewise, the designer caused a major up-stir last Fashion Week when he crowd-sourced creative Fashion Week coverage via Tumblr.

Disneynature and The Cinema Society hosted a private screening of the upcoming film Chimpanzee over the weekend. The screening was held at the Crosby Street Hotel and drew out celebrities, animal supporters and celeb-kids alike. In attendance were Natalie Portman, Mark Linfield, Alastair Fothergill, Jane Goodall, Dave Matthews, Sandra Lee, Michaela Cuomo, Brooke Shields, Alex Woo, Padma […]

Restaurant Madness NYC Final Four round ended and the results are here! Congratulations to Del Posto and Tao; the two NYC eateries that will be moving on to the FINALS!