Miami, brace yourself. There’s a new doctor in town. The kind of doctor that soothes aches and pains of the heart, fills empty bellies, and satisfies some of the guiltiest pleasures: meet Mister Ganache, a new gourmet chocolate shop that just opened by master chocolatier Eric Girerd.

Art Asia presented a private U.S. premiere screening for artist Yi Zhou’s “The Ear” featuring singer/songwriter Pharell Williams in the illustrious home of international green architect and art collector Chad Oppenheim during Art Basel.

Lanvin opened its first U.S. boutique on Bal Harbour on December 4.

Cook! SF will deliver the ingredients for a gourmet, organic holiday dinner, ready for you to pop in the oven, complete with cooking instructions.

On December 2, 2009, Miu Miu held a festive store opening cocktail evening at the Miu Miu boutique in South Coast Plaza benefitting the Harvesters, a local charity that supports the Harvest Food Bank and the evening was a great success with a huge turnout.

Looking to defy the odds and soar above the mere mortals who cannot outsmart gravity? Sir Richard Branson can help.

Renowned auction house, Christie’s, held the New York Jewels and Magnificent Jewels From a Distinguished Private Collector auctions which fetched a combined total of $25,178,025, with 85 percent sold by lots, and 97 percent sold by value.

Known around the world for his exquisite cooking skills, exceptional business mind, and quick bark, chef Gordon Ramsay isn’t letting his latest restaurant woes bring him down. With his television shows boiling ratings faster than his pans can even come to a simmer, Ramsay is letting the world know he’s no fool.

On December 10, Joan Carl, Chairman of D. Porthault, joined a select group of American women as she became a Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, one of the highest levels of recognition granted by the government of France.