The Napa Valley has been called “A Wine Lover’s Hollywood,” and for good reason. Movie stars, sports figures and politicians, are now using their fame and fortune to moonlight as winemakers. Stars are turning their viticulture dreams into reality by purchasing their own vineyards, planting their own vines and savoring luxurious results.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom sounds off on her documentaries, her many business ventures and how pretty girls can be smart, too.

Patricia Sprincin, chairwoman of the biennial Black & White Ball, checks in with her all-star team as the much-anticipated event draws near.

When selecting the perfect asparagus, make sure that the tips are pristine and the stalks crisp and strong.

Villa Belvedere on San Francisco Bay, California’s newest and finest smart house, opened to rave reviews as the 41st Marin Designer Showcase home.

High-tech meets high-luxury in the San Francisco Bay Area’s pristine Silicon Valley. Although best known for being home to some of the world’s leading technology companies, the area also happens to be the epicenter of luxury and the ultimate destination for all things haute. Here’s our guide for the best of the best in Silicon Valley.

Haute-lister Kelly Wearstler sounds off on her interior design empire, her literary endeavors and expanding into the world of fashion.

It’s the zip code made famous by Hollywood hits like Troop Beverly Hills and Pretty Woman, and Aaron Spelling’s small screen phenomenon Beverly Hills 90210. And with Tinseltown’s greatest stars calling this neighborhood home, it was only natural that we chose to highlight the spas, shops and specialty spots that make Beverly Hills haute.

Picking five of the hautest locales in any city isn’t easy. But rest assured, Haute Living has selected our favorite Los Angeles hotspots, from power lunches to standout sushi to the liveliest locales after dark.