Mixologist masters Julian Cox and Josh Goldman finally have a bar they can call their own—Santa Monica’s newly opened den of designer libations, Brilliantshine—and the results are—as expected—straight up awesome.

Cigar aficionado Joel Sherman, who also happens to be the CEO and president of Nat Sherman International, shares the tips he’s learned over his lifetime—how to really enjoy a good cigar.

In the City of Angels, a haute new club seemingly opens up every other week—but some capture our attention more than others. Here are our picks for the best new lounges and bars in Los Angeles.

The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is once again returning to Southern California on October 31st and November 1st and we couldn’t be more excited. Fascinators, champagne and horses, oh my! In advance of one of thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international events, we thought we’d ask Peter Rotondo, the Breeders’ Cup Vice President and star of the Esquire Network’s “Horseplayers,” for his advice on how to watch the the races at Santa Anita Park in style. So sit back, relax, and, armed with Rotondo’s tips, prepare to watch California Chrome’s attempt at a Triple Crown win this season.

Philanthropist Aileen Getty was honored with the first-ever Elizabeth Taylor Leadership Award at Project Angel Food’s 2014 Angel Awards on Saturday evening. The event not only celebrated Getty, but the organization’s 25th anniversary as well.

Over 50 celebrities came together simultaneously for an event was aired on more than 33 channels simultaneously and commercial free on Sept. 5: Hollywood’s major star-studded cancer research fundraiser, Stand Up to Cancer.

Tom McInerney is all about motivation. As the CEO of Genworth, a Fortune 500 company that is dedicated to helping to secure financial life through long term care insurance, life insurance, annuity retirement solutions and more, we think that McInerney is more than qualified to talk about success. We caught up with the CEO during a stop on his #LetsTalk tour with Genworth spokesman Rob Lowe for tips on how others can find the same level of success.

The electrifying and brilliant path “Queen of Psychedelic Soul” Janis Joplin blazed onto history was cut tragically short well before her niece, Malyn Joplin, was ever born. Malyn was only privy to family stories and strangers’ accounts of her aunt’s colorful yet turbulent life. Growing up, Malyn was tormented by an insatiable curiosity surrounding Janis, matched by an internal resentment of having never met her in person. In search of a deeper connection to her aunt, Malyn launched the fashion line Made for Pearl as a creative vehicle on her road of discovery. Each season, Malyn and the team at Made for Pearl sources style inspiration from photographs, personal letters, and family stories that capture the passionate, untamed yet lonely spirit of Janis. Every silhouette, fabric and detail aims to rebuild an authentic image of Janis through a modern, updated homage to her iconic style. For those that are curious, “Pearl” happens to be Janis Joplin’s onstage persona, a woman who wore elaborate ensembles with luxe fabrics. Here are this Venice (natch) designer’s secrets to the City of Angels.

Top Chef Season 6 winner Michael Voltaggio is already known for creating haute cuisine at his Melrose eatery, ink., and now the master chef will also be known for his vino. Voltaggio, alongside Chris Pittenger of Skinner Vineyards, and wine discovery community Club W, launched RUST, a small-production “orange wine” late last month. The 2013 Rust Grenache Blanc, true to its name, is orange in color. Crafted like a red wine, the grape skins are left in contact with pressed juices, helping to establish its sun-kissed hue. Initial drafts of its aroma parallel with notes of tangerine, citrus peel, and some dry grassiness. On the palate, however, RUST begins like a full-bodied white, but delivers a finish one would find in a young, light-bodied red, making for a highly unique bottle. Here, Voltaggio discusses how the collaboration came to be, his dream RUST pairing menu and why orange is the new black (or red, as it were).