Ralph Pagano, may be best known for his determined work on Chef Gordon Ramsey’s hit reality competition, “Hell’s Kitchen”, making it all the way to the finals, earning the position of Runner-Up, but these days, Chef Ralph Pagano is known as one of the most successful chefs in South Florida, being the Chef de Cuisine of Miami’s exclusive restaurant, “STK”. STK, known for its delicious sirloin steaks, has been highly credited in Miami, and remains a central restaurant of luxury. But Pagano, should have no trouble fitting in with the highly glamorous and intensely competitive lifestyle of head chef, being that he competed on the Food Network’s hit show, “Iron Chef America” against Bobby Flay, a top master of cuisine in the field. Upon enriching the flavors of STK’s food, Pagano will also add his own signature touches to the menu, on celebrated dishes such as the Lil’ Big Macs, the Parmesan Truffle French Fries, Shrimp Rice Krispies, and many other delicious meals that the restaurant has to offer.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines.

Gary Nader Gallery in Wynwood, home to $200 million worth of collections originating from an array of U.S., Latin, and European artists, is hosting an exclusive exhibition featuring Fernando Botero in the Grand Show and what is to be the largest collection ever of the Colombian Master artist’s work. Included in the exhibition, which runs until Jan. 31, are more than 100 paintings, as well as detailed sculptures and drawings dating back to the 1950s and progressing chronologically to present day.

Lionheart Capital will be hosting the grand opening of its 8.8. acre, oceanfront property, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Singer Island, tonight after selling $20 million of inventory with just 60 days on the market. In conjunction to its opening, tonight’s event will celebrate the fact that The Ritz-Carlton Residences Singer Island is one of the six stand-alone residential properties managed by The Ritz worldwide.

The inspiration of the Zara Terez brand came from designer Zara Zimmerman’s vision to break through the fashion barriers of outrageously priced, look-alike “it bags.” The brand is a collection of chic and original designs that flaunt glamour, expression, style and personality

Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) held a private event on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at their location in Dania Beach to celebrate the debut of two new Hollywood-inspired show houses, DesignHouse l Film+ Design: The Golden Age of Hollywood and Greg Gorman: A Distinct Vision 1970-2010. It was a Tinseltown-worthy preview gala attended by more than 600 of South Florida’s design elite.

As we know, staying fit is very important. If you’re flexible with your workout routine, Hollywood fitness guru Alycea Ungaro invites you to try a new exercise. The Real Pilates Spring Circuit combines the benefits of your hardest weight lifting session at the gym, your most intense cardio practice, along with the elongating power of Pilates.

I always thought tea was so old-fashioned, something you only see in classic movies or the rare chick flick. I had this image in my head of a lovely group of older ladies in delicate floral fabrics wearing fabulous golden earrings chatting around a table, waiting for the teapot to whistle.

Brooklyn Fireproof (120 Ingraham Street, Brooklyn) made its primetime premiere on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef All Stars.” The creative haven invites artists of all kinds to use its galleries, workspaces and studios to create and display their works of art. The café/bar attached is a low-key, comfortable place to relax after an imaginative day or gear up for inspiration to hit. The Bravo execs also saw it as a great place for this season’s cast of “Top Chef All Stars” to unwind from a long day of cooking, judges table and a double elimination.