It is somewhat hard to believe, but TV Food Network star chef Tyler Florence has never opened a restaurant before. But that situation was … well … a flash in the pan. Florence, 36, the star of a variety of TV Food Network shows, has most recently been linked to national restaurant chain Applebee’s, where […]

John Moores: Rancho Santa Fe, California Moores is an American businessman and philanthropist. He owns the San Diego Padres and is a major contributor to several philanthropic and political organizations.

A Grand Tuscan Villa in the Hollywood Hills. Villa Montagano is a true masterpiece of Tuscan style architecture. This exclusive 5 BR & 5.5 BA estate features a dramatic architectural entry rotunda, a fabulous Florentine style bell tower, and wonderful terraced Italian gardens. A prominent centerpiece is an original work of art grand Neptune fountain. […]

Before you read on, be warned: This one comes from the “When the rich are too rich, there are ways” department. But, then again, we guess it’s fitting that there’s a Swarovski crystal toaster out there, because you’ve gotta throw down a good amount of bread in order to take one home. This $300, two-slice […]

We apologize for that headline. BUT Who could blame us? Actress/Thighmaster pitchwoman Suzanne Somers is on the verge of moving into a fireproof home, though she told CNN’s Larry King that it “will not be pretty… It’s going to be concrete and roll down steel shutters with concrete underneath and a sprinkler system. I think […]

The Haute Blog has made no bones about its affection for all things Chopard (and we’re pretty sure that our Haute Blog and Haute Living readers share that exact sentiment), and the latest diamond brooch made by the jeweler is absolutely, positively no exception. The pin’s elegant floral design is centered on a coral-colored conch […]

Brett Favre: Sumrall, Mississippi Favre is an American football player, currently the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Favre is the only three-time AP MVP (1995-97) in NFL history and has led the Packers to two Super Bowls. His records include: most career NFL touchdown passes, most career […]

Neither is a new topic to Haute Living and Haute Blog readers, but Aspen and Russia are again the subjects of this entry, as The Aspen Daily News is reporting that Russians are beginning to head stateside for their skiing vacations instead of hitting up the European slopes, with a variety of reasons mentioned. First, […]

What is it with Newport Beach these days? OK, OK, we’re kidding. But after checking out the Portabello Estate ($75 million!) in the previous Haute Blog entry, we knew it would be hard to find a good follow-up act. So we hope that the news that Nicolas Cage (shown above in the irresistibly cheesy “Con […]