Kelly E. Carter
Posts by Kelly E. Carter
Ghurka His Majesty’s Reserve: World’s Most Expensive Cigar Comes To The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
Oh how we love the outdoor setting at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline. Now there’s an even more enjoyable way to enjoy the scenic views this posh property offers and that’s with the world’s most expensive cigar. The oceanfront resort has joined with Fumar Cigars, the industry leader in legendary on premise cigar programs, to feature His Majesty’s Reserve, a rare and special cigar known for its taste—and price tag.
Sonoma Villa: Where Caitlyn Jenner Had A Girlfriends’ Getaway
The photo of the backs of Caitlyn Jenner and her BFFs taken during a girlfriends’ getaway in Sonoma blew up the Internet. Haute Living has learned the details of the villa featured in the August 9th episode of “I Am Cait” on E! The gorgeous spread, located close to Glen Ellen, is called the Vineyard Knoll Estate and is just one of the many amazing properties in the BeautifulPlaces’ portfolio.
SF: Inside The V Wine Celebration That Raised More Than $10M For Cancer Research
We know Mike Krzyzewski, the coach of the reigning NCAA champs Duke Blue Devils and the winningest coach in college basketball, has a great hoops mind, but we didn’t realize how prescient he is too until August 8th when he told the benevolent crowd at the V Wine Celebration gala dinner at Nickel & Nickel winery in Oakville, “Something incredible will happen here tonight, and it’s going to be the biggest night that we have ever had in the Winning Celebration.” By the time the evening, highlighted by a spirited auction that was reminiscent of Jim Valvano’s passion for living, had ended, the 17th annual fundraising event had shattered its own record by bringing in more than $10 million for cancer research.
IfOnly You Could Enjoy The Best of SF; Here’s How
Trevor Traina has done it again. The prince of San Francisco who opened the doors for us to one-of-a-kind experiences, such as dinner prepared at home by Gary Danko, hot-air balloon rides over Mt. Everest and tennis lessons with Andre Agassi, through his premium experiential marketplace IfOnly.com this week launched a Local San Francisco category that will allow you an expansive array of activities to enjoy with some of our favorite SF stars. Think baking Kara’s Cupcakes with Kara herself, participating in an intense workout with Kelly Starrett, the founder of San Francisco CrossFit and MobilityWOD, critiquing a restaurant with San Francisco Chronicle’s restaurant critic Michael Bauer, going on a ride with one of the founders of mountain biking, Otis Guy and enjoying an intimate and hands-on oyster educational session with the Bay Area’s oyster master Eric Hyman of the Waterbar.
SF: This Week’s Hautest Dining And Drinking Happenings
With San Francisco being the place for foodies, there’s never a shortage of dining happenings. With that, of course, comes drinking events too. Here are two that are sure to deliver this week: the 6th Annual LUCKYRICE San Francisco Feast, hosted by chef Charles Phan of the famed Slanted Door, and a Silver Oak wine dinner at the Big 4.
“Miracle 30-Minute Facelift” Debuts in SF; Inventor Dr. Yan Trokel Here Tonight
The Y LIFT ®, commonly referred to as the “Miracle 30-Minute Facelift” by Dr. Mehmet Oz from “The Doctor Oz Show” and the “Wow-Lift” by “The Doctors” television show, is now available in San Francisco. Epi Center MedSpa becomes the only medical spa in the Bay Area to offer this procedure created by Dr. Yan Trokel, who will hold complimentary seminars at the medspa on Aug. 5th and 6th.
SF: What Special Gift Did Margrit Mondavi Get On Her 90th Birthday?
Robert Mondavi Winery renamed its Vineyard Room the “Margrit Mondavi Vineyard Room” on Aug. 2, 2015, the 90th birthday of the doyenne of Napa Valley.
Inside The Haute Oscar de la Renta Fashion Show In Lake Tahoe
Oscar de la Renta himself may not have been in Lake Tahoe on August 1, but his presence was most certainly felt when Saks Fifth Avenue and the League to Save Lake Tahoe beautifully presented Fashion on the Lake, featuring the stunning Oscar de la Renta Resort 2016 Collection, at the gorgeous Schumacher Family home in Incline Village
SF: Throw A Haute Pool Party At Coppola Winery
If you’re looking for a haute place to throw a pool party this summer, check out Coppola Winery, which also unveiled a new wine this week. Just in time for the perfect summer barbeque, Francis Ford Coppola’s winery in Sonoma County’s Geyserville has made its beautiful pool and cafe available for private events.
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