Renowned hotelier André Balazs and chef Kurt Gutenbrunner have joined forces to convert the rooftop of downtown LA’s Standard hotel into a retreat-like biergarten – just in time for Oktoberfest!

One of the culinary world’s most anticipated events – the opening of Thomas Keller’s French Laundry at Harrods pop-up restaurant – has finally happened… and it does not disappoint. Opening day took place on Saturday, Oct. 1 and the pop-up will run until Monday, Oct. 10.

Donald Trump recently purchased a 757 private jet from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen for $100 million – and proceeded to coat many of its features in gold, Trump-style. The lavish new jet has been customized since its purchase to the Donald’s liking, including some super-luxe touches befitting of the mogul.

Wolfgang Puck’s dishes has people all over the globe seeking out a spot at his famous restaurants but now, an option will exist at home. Campbell Soup Company has partnered with the revered celebrity chef to introduce four restaurant quality, ready-made Wolfgang Puck Italian Sauces.

World-renowned architect Richard Meier has been chosen to receive the AIA (American Institue of Architects) 2011 President’s Award to honor his significant influence on New York City. The award reception will be held at the Heritage Ball at the Chelsea Piers, where Meier will be honored along with three other individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the importance of design in the city and beyond.

Despite the fact that Steve Jobs is no longer Apple’s CEO, he is still expected to appear at the company’s iPhone 5 event tomorrow, Oct. 4, alongside current Chief Executive Tim Cook.

Jennifer Lopez has certainly been staying busy since her high-profile split with Marc Anthony – she signed on for a return judge spot on American Idol, launched her fashion and home collections, is filming a new movie, and now the superstar is right back in the studio working with one of music’s hottest collaborators, the Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am.

With her eateries – both upscale and casual – raking in the acclaim, it was only a matter of time before Miami’s own Chef Michelle Bernstein got that last push into super stardom for any chef – their own line of cookware. So Michelle Bernstein introduces “Michelle B”, currently available on amazon.com and via the Home Shopping Network.

Film legend Quentin Tarantino’s films will be featured in For the Record: Tarantino in Concert, a “one-of-a-kind Hollywood” musical revue conceived and directed by Chris Bratten and Shane Scheel. The show will officially open on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Los Angeles’s Show at Barre venue and will run through November 12.