Laura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief

An explorer at heart (she's officially part of The Explorers Club, a prestigious society of scientists, travelers, adventurers, conservationists, and innovators) as well as proud member of Marquis Who’s Who 2025, Haute Living's Editor-in-Chief, Laura Schreffler, has covered travel, culture, and celebrity since 2003; she has officially been serving as Haute Media Group's talent booker since 2012. When she’s not hunting for the world’s best cocktail or jumping into the Antarctic Ocean, Laura is volunteering worldwide as an animal rescue advocate. Her motto: “Life is short – make it an adventure (but also, stay in a 5-star hotel)." IG: @laurainwonderland__

Posts by Laura Schreffler

Haute 100 LA Update: Dustin Brown Signs 8-Year Contract with the LA Kings

Dustin Brown is here to stay in LA for what seems like an indefinite amount of time. The LA Kings captain has just signed an eight-year extension deal with the NHL team for a reported annual salary of $5.75 million.

Jeff Beacher: Welcome to the Fun House—the Man Behind Beacher’s Madhouse

Jeff Beacher is the ultimate showman. He is  the force behind Beacher’s Madhouse, a zany, vaudeville-style variety show featuring mini-celebrities, scantily-clad burlesque dancers and dancing Oompa Loompas. Come December, his campy extravaganza will settle into its new home at the MGM Grand & Casino, the very spot where Beacher infamously once stripped down to a […]

Checking in with Nobu Matsuhisa: Talks about Robert De Niro partnership, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison

Just blame Bobby. That’s Nobu Matsuhisa’s thought when it comes to the inevitable success of his latest project, his first-ever Nobu Hotel. “Bobby”, of course, is none other than Nobu’s longtime friend and business partner Robert De Niro. “Bobby” is right: the new luxury hotel located inside Las Vegas’ Caesar’s Palace is already such a […]

Daniel Boulud: The Return of the King

When Daniel Boulud Brasserie shut its doors on July 4, 2010, Daniel Boulud bid adieu to both his restaurant and the hotel that housed it, the Wynn. But the celebrated French chef always knew he’d return to Las Vegas and now, three years later, has made that dream a reality. The three-starred Michelin chef will […]

Rem Koolhaas Designs First Huge LA Project, The Plaza at Santa Monica

Rem Koolhaas is designing his first major project in Los Angeles. The Dutch architect to the stars and his firm OMA has been hired to create a massive development in Santa Monica on Fourth and Arizona.

Kobe Bryant’s Championship Rings Sell for $282,000 at Auction

In theory, Kobe Bryant’s championship rings should be priceless. The reality, however, is that the rings were worth an estimated $10,000 apiece, and were sold for far, far more.

Water Grill Opens Second Location Today in Santa Monica

Downtown LA’s  upscale seafood eatery Water Grill is finally opening its doors in Santa Monica today. This is the second location for the King’s Seafood Company establishment, which has taken over Ocean Avenue Seafood’s space at 1401 Ocean Avenue. Owner Sam King gave the space a $3.5 million overhaul to give it a large bar, […]

Haute 100 LA Update: Jennifer Garner is the New Face of Max Mara

Max Mara has finally chosen its first-ever celebrity spokesperson, and that person is none other than Jennifer Garner. This is a first for the actress, who makes her debut in the luxury Italian label’s new ad campaign.

Haute Getaway: The Del Mar Races

And….they’re off! If you’re seeking a haute weekend vacation this summer, why not head away from LA and travel down south to take your chances at the Del Mar Races?

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