Artist Ksenya Roz is turning heads with the success of her first solo exhibit Disappear Here; The Art and Times of Ksenya Roz, curated by Yana Tara which opened July 7th in the Twelve 21 Event Space in New York City.

New York rolled out its red carpet last night to welcome Neely’s Barbecue Parlor to the city’s Upper East Side.

Lieutenant Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, nicknamed “Prettiest Mayor” by Curbed, has officially placed his San Francisco mansion on the market. Located on 1581 Masonic, the home is listed at $2,750,000, which is said to be a little above the price Newsom paid in 2009. Housing 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with 3,051 square feet of living space, the home boasts an expansive floor plan.

Every cloud has a silver lining—try telling that to property owners in Las Vegas, whose market is down 50% from its all-time high. But apparently, the property investment firm HomeVestors and real estate data firm Local Market Monitor have done just that, and found a wan bright side to the state of struggling housing markets such as Ft. Lauderdale and Detroit.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel boasts a perfect Southern California location, stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and newly revamped services, spaces, and attitude. The hotel features two swimming pools, two whirlpools and both tennis and basketball courts.

The recent wave of stories from the co-op at 740 Park Avenue prove that in these harsh financial times even the owners of Manhattan’s most elite properties can be hugely affected by the economic climate.

On Thursday, July 21, Sixteen, the sixteenth-floor modern American restaurant and bar at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, will welcome Cold Heaven Cellars for an intimate dinner and wine tasting. The evening, hosted by Rachael Lowe, the downtown Chicago hotel’s beverage director – along with Cold Heaven Cellars Winemaker/Owner Morgan Clendenen and Partner Scott Manlin, is a continuation of the restaurant’s innovative wine programming.

I want to get away… I want to fly away… Miami, you won’t want to fly anywhere after you heard what sex-symbol-musician Lenny Kravitz has rolled up his sleeves. Our Miami native is teaming up with legendary hotel designer Philippe Starck, to embark on the long-awaited SLS hotel come spring 2012 to South Beach at 17th and Collins Avenue.

According to Metromix, some new ice cream spots have studded New York to cool your jets, with many of them embracing an organic, chemical-free disposition. From fro-yo to creamy gelato, there seems to be a frozen treat for every taste bud.