The saying goes: “It’s a dog eat dog world.” This, of course depends on the owner.

Over a year after the tragic death of the acclaimed fashion designer Alexander McQueen, details of his will were released last Tuesday describing the divvying up of his fortune, which was estimated at $26 million. In the case of Alexander McQueen’s 3 dogs, Minter, Juice and Callum, they’re luxurious pooches, receiving a whopping near $82,000 to cover all of their expenses in their lifetime.

Socialites, celebrities and cocktail connoisseurs get ready! Radha Arora, Regional Vice President of the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire, just leaked some hot information about new happenings in the hotel.

The region of Bordeaux in France is more known for its characteristic and bold wines than its elixirs and liqueurs. All of that will change in just a few seconds. Meet Marie Brizard.

The Campari Negroni is the epitome of the classic Italian cocktail and for those in love with the romantic country have had the bitter drink at least once in their lifetime. As one of the main headliners for the nationally renowned festival, Campari truly shined last week during Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

You may have not realized it, but tea is now an everyday luxury and no more an aristocratic pastime. Today’s tea is gourmet and puts the plain old Earl Grey of yesteryear to shame. Bellocq Tea Atelier, a New York based tea outlet aims to extend the notion of luxury with a fruitful line of bespoke tea blends as well as regular tea leaves.The brand is sustainable and responsible only working with gardens and merchants that hold the same altruistic values. Created by 4 artistic folks, the founders started off as online merchants, but soon debuted their brick and mortar store in London at the end of last year with prosperous plans for expansion stateside. The London store has since closed for relocation, but its plans for expansion are in full effect.

For knowledgeable red wine lovers, truly good Merlot is difficult to obtain. Most of what is available is not made from 100% merlot grapes or the quality is not up to par. The most well known Merlots come from France and California, but have you ever had a true (100%) Merlot from Italy? Italian Merlots are exceptional, but rarely produced and difficult to procure stateside. They are softer, silkier, and more balanced than their oak heavy counterparts. In one word, the wine is stunning!

Bien Cuit, French for ‘well done’, opened in Boerum Hill, Brookyn this week in time for the celebration of Bastille Day. The bakery is the brainchild of New York food scene newcomers, Zachary Golper and wife Kate Wheatcroft. Don’t let that deter you though, the chef has a long list of major credentials from executive baker at Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin and M Resort in Las Vegas to studying chocolate and dessert making in Blois, France.

Food is one of the biggest trends around, from local & sustainable to superstar chefs and molecular gastronomy, it is one big topic. Visiting a restaurant is simply not enough these days. As an exclusive reader of Haute Living, we’re letting you in on a little secret: meet Artisans of Leisure, providing private culinary tours for foodies. This is not your typical tour operator where travelers are herded around like sheep from one attraction to another. The company offers customized private trips to every corner of the world and access to experiences one would not normally have access to. You’ll come back from your trip dying to dish on your delectable travels.

Ann Taylor, the popular clothing store geared towards fashion forward women, opens its newest concept store in Dadeland Mall today. Ladies get ready to shop as this is no regular Ann Taylor store. Resembling more of a modern boutique than a traditional store, technology and haute luxury merge to create an incredible shopping experience that is unlike any other. The space extensively uses the power of technology, through oversized touch screen computers, to better aid customers in their shopping experience. The computers will give guests an interactive access to styling tips, curated fashion presentations, and complete product assortment.