Vikram Chatwal Hotels has announced that it will partner with the TAO and Strategic Groups (TSG) to develop and implement the food program at new hotel venture Dream Downtown. Dream Downtown is slated to open this summer in New York’s trendy Meatpacking District.

There is a new kid on the block! Good old fashioned, all-American culinary lovers will be set to delighting their palates with a twist of luxury that comes hand in hand with the exceptionally high standards met at the ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa location.From the creative hands of Andy Yeager ( from the highly reputed Hillstone Restaurant Group with upscale restaurants such as Houston’s, Bandera, R+D and Gulfstream under their belt) and in partnership with the ONE Bal Harbour Resort owners, Jorge and Juan Arevalo, unveils the recent restaurant opening of MISTER COLLINS.

From May 11 through May 22, hungry guests at the 64th Cannes International Film Festival were treated to a sumptuous array of gastronomic indulgences at the prestigious event’s pop-up Cosy Box Restaurant Lounge, sponsored by Haute Living and Dom Perignon.

As the evenings approached, guests like Jamie Lynn Sigler, Michael J. Saylor, Ron Burkle, professional soccer player Didier Drogba, professional basketball player Jackson Vroman, Hollywood producer Lawrence Bender, Naomi Campbell, Oliver Evans, Michelle Rodriguez, and Harvey Weinstein made Cosy Box their go-to haute spot. Its stylish and elegant vibe made it the perfect place to wind down with a cocktail, bask in the lovely weather, and enjoy an exquisite meal.

San Fran prepare to get your gourmet grilled cheese fix. Flip Camera founder Jonathan Kaplan, along with a team that includes haute chef Michael Mina, is launching a chain of grilled cheese and soup eateries, starting with four in the Bay Area. Cleverly entitled “The Melt,” Kaplan plans to have 500 national locations up and running by 2015.

The Almond Restaurant is a casual, elegant French and Mediterranean restaurant in Bridgehampton, New York. Offering reasonable prices, quality service, and delicious food, The Almond has become a hotspot for celebrities and tourists. The special thing about this restaurant is their strong dedication to using locally grown products and produce, enhancing their community. Since opening in 2001, it has grown tremendously, becoming a staple for locals in the Hampton area. With zebra wallpaper and a beautifully hand-carved bar, the authentically decorated restaurant is perfect for a night out. The mouthwatering menu includes escargot, steamed black mussels, steak frites, and fennel ceviche. Many customers brag about the Hangar Steak, which can be served three ways: with sauce bordelaise and roasted shallots; au poivre, a spicy peppercorn sauce; or with crumbled Roquefort, which is steak covered in cheese. Crowds flock to Almond for their notorious “Karaoke Nights” every Saturday, which guarantees a good time and memorable night.

Although the New York Strip Steak may be the city’s most famous cut, New York is full of restaurants with delicious plates of plump meats bursting with flavor, just waiting to be discovered. Here we take a look at the city’s best veal chops. Whether you like to keep your chop simple with sage and garlic, or you’re an enthusiast with an appetite for something new, these five locations are sure to provide delicious food and excellent service.

Popular upscale New York burger joint 5 Napkin Burger is finally heading south to peddle their haute hamburgers, with a new Lincoln Road location set to open on Thursday, June 16. 5 Napkin Burger first opened in Hell’s Kitchen in 2008. Reputed as the only upscale restaurant dedicated to the burger, the eatery has expanded over the past two years with locations on the Upper East Side, Queens, and Boston.

This Labor Day weekend, join over 200 of L.A’s most famous restaurants for a four-day culinary festival, THE TASTE, from Sept. 2-5, 2011.

On May 28, 2011 over 30 VIP guest attended a cocktail reception with an intimate and private viewing of the new Audemars Piguet store launch in Qingdao, at the prestigious shopping mall Hisense in China. The shopping center holds home to many luxury brands including tiffany’s, Versace, Cartier and Hermes and is becoming the city’s premier destination for luxury goods. This store opening will also celebrate the partnership between Audemars Piguet and Highness Compant, which is one of Shandong’s leading watch retailers.