For the latest installment of the Harding Dinner Series, we introduce Area 31 Sous Chef, Ben Murray.

When Menachem Senderowicz and Henry Stimler combined forces to open Jezebel the vision was clear: rich finishes, a dramatic design, one-of-a-kind commissioned artworks and a series of family heirlooms that would tell a similar tale of richness stemming from the families of said men. Couple the environs with their new take on Kosher dining and what you’ve got is a religious experience, ladies and gents.

And it’s official. On Tuesday, June 26, SLS Hotel South Beach busted on the scene with a very well-attended ringing of the bell ceremony and private reception. Of course, this latest sprinkle on the sundae that is Collins Ave. proved to be nothing less than sweet. And to that end, the city’s greatest tastemakers showed up for a sampling of what’s sure to be the next haute spot in sunny SoFla.

After the success of the boutique fashion retailer’s first San Fran location, SEE Eyewear expands with a second location in the city. Located in The Palace Hotel, on Market St., this newly opened outpost joins the ranks of other already successful SEE boutiques throughout the country, including stores in New York City, Los Angeles, South Beach, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C., Nashville, Charleston and Birmingham, Michigan.

Those of you who have been lucky enough to get your hands on a hot-off-the-press copy of the annual special Auction Napa Valley edition of Haute Living, San Francisco, are familiar with the way the weekend works. Especially familiar are you, with my favorite experience of the four-day affair: The Friday night vintner’s dinner.

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We know, you try to eat healthy, Juice from Organic Avenue, Soul Cycle several times a week, etc…

But let’s be honest- you love Chinese food as much as the next New Yorker, but the greasy take-out kind just won’t do. When that sweet and salty craving needs to be satisfied, here are the top 5 Chinese restaurants in New York with the best food, ambiance and Chinese charm.

Haute Living lets you in on the top places to go for the best Chinese cuisine in the capital