Though many are still in mourning over the news that the New York City legendary restaurant, Tavern on the Green, will certainly be closing its doors after filing for bankruptcy protection, New Yorkers can find a new reason for culinary celebration with the reopening of Charlie Palmer’s Aureole restaurant.

Aviation and tourism history will be made on New Year’s Eve when a Qantas Airbus A380 super jumbo operates a unique sightseeing flight to Antarctica – the first commercial flight by an A380 over the south polar region, and the only aircraft permitted to do so on New Year’s Eve.

Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead vocalist for pop punk bank Green Day is shocking many with the décor of his newly listed San Francisco estate. While fans and foes alike might have expected an MTV Cribs-style abode from the front man famous for his penchant for heavy dark eyeliner and irreverent lyrics, Billie Joe’s home has actually been described as elegant and tastefully decorated.

The Calatrava, the signature line of Patek Philippe timepieces, has once again been reinvented. Whilst maintaining the classic officer-style that Calatrava’s reputation is based upon, the timepiece has been updated to include current technology.

Fashionistas take note: The 12th annual Miami International Fashion Week will be presenting a VIP screening of “Valentino The Last Emperor” on Thursday, September 24, at the Lincon Theater in Miami Beach.

Rumors are swirling across the Internet that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom may be quitting his bid to be Governor of California in the 2010 race.

The well-loved and established cigar brand, Camacho, has announced that it will be the official cigar catering HBO’s Luxury Lounge event during the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. The Camacho-filled lounge will open on September 18 and run through the 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Donald Trump has always appealed to a specific type of real estate consumer, one that enjoys the best luxuries that life has to offer. However, many of these consumers are not very active in the current market and might not return until the economy has fully stabilized.

The first luxury condominium on Millionaires Row, the Caribbean Miami Beach, has been purchased by an affiliate of the New York City-based Melohn Properties. Consisting of two buildings at 3737 Collins Avenue, the north tower is the historic six-story Caribbean Ocean Hotel and the south tower is newly constructed with 19 stories.