A Connecticut native, Tom Kaplan moved to Southern California in 1980 to pursue a career in Architecture. Luckily for him and the countless satisfied by Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group restaurants nationwide, Kaplan decided to change paths

Galleria Ca’d’Oro, along with Cracking Art Group and REgeneration Art Project, have brought to Miami Beach the 45 “Pink Snails” for the premier of A Public Art Exhibition. Galleria Ca’d’Oro is one of Rome’s most notable contemporary galleries and in collaboration with Cracking Art Group, will display the 45 pink snails—25 measuring 8ft tall, 6ft wide and 11 ft long and another 20 snails measuring 3ft tall, 2.5ft wide and 4ft long throughout the city. Cracking Art Group founder, Renzo Nucara, will be on site while launching his solo exhibition at the Art Deco Welcome Center.

The ultimate ski estate has been created directly beneath the famed gondola on Aspen Mountain!

Hosts Jonathan Morr and Amir Ben-Zion welcomed an exclusive party to Townhouse Rooftop Lounge, where they celebrated the grand opening of the club and the hotel’s anniversary. Guests at the Thursday-night, private soiree included Iran Issa Khan, Craig Robins, Paul Bacardi, Ingrid Hoffman, Jennie Yip, Frederic Dechnik, Susanne Birbragher, John Lin, Sam Robin, and City of Miami Beach Vice Mayor, Michael Gongora, among others. Beats from Ess & Emm DJ welcomed the guests in the lobby, where they greeted and enjoyed each others’ company for a short while. The night continued after guests made their way upstairs to the Rooftop Lounge, where Gray Goose satiated their thirst and savory bites from BONDST satisfied their stomaches.

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 10, the Chanel boutique in San Francisco hosted two private receptions held by two high-profile Bay Area women and where guests could partake in the unique experience to personalize a Chanel classic handbag and receive a preview of Les Secrets Du Sac (The Secrets of the Handbag) exhibit.

Another restaurant opening may not seem like such a big deal in Miami where new restaurants seem to pop-up everyday. However, Vino E Olio, an Italian restaurant owned by Alessandro Cecconi that opened in the Design District promises an experience above the ordinary.

Celebrating its upcoming 60 year anniversary, Mercy Hospital threw its annual Mercy Foundation Gala, inviting hundreds of guests on October 30^th to enjoy the music of GRAMMY award-winning singer Willy Chirino and a Silent Auction.

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. Today, Arrilaga contributes to help renovate Menlo Park recreation center.

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. This November, the Clinton power duo have been campaigning for the democrats all over the U.S.