Pauline Sung
Posts by Pauline Sung
Save the Date: Masters of Mixology at Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong will be hosting its annual Masters of Mixology event at its incomparable MO Bar from June 15 to 17, bringing together five leading experts in the art of the beverage from New York, Tokyo, and Melbourne. For these three incredible nights, the masters of their craft will showcase their creative genius for guests at the breathtaking landmark hotel.
Haute Dining: Batali’s Birreria Rooftop Italian Beer Garden at Fifth Ave’s Eataly
Eataly, chef Mario Batali’s popular artisanal Italian market and food court, has upped their ante with Birreria, a spacious rooftop restaurant and beer mecca situated at the top of Eataly’s Fifth Avenue building. Giving German biergartens a run for their money, the Italian counterpart will feature full restaurant service of a delectable beer-centric menu created by chef Alex Pilas.
Haute Dining: Chef Michael Shikany’s Exclusive New Dining Club
For serious gastronomes who revel in new and exciting culinary conquests, Chef Michael Shikany of Sushi Samba and La Cofradia fame brings an exclusive opportunity for foodies with his new Interactive Dinner Series, an extraordinary new dining club. The membership will entitle those who make it past the approval process to a series of innovative and positively divine dinners and events to take place at Miami’s hautest locales, such as gorgeous penthouses and waterfront homes, art galleries, and luxurious yachts.
Haute Event: The Esteemed Johnnie Walker House Opens in Shanghai
The Johnnie Walker House has been a renowned mecca for discerning whisky aficionados. For the first time, the celebrated Scotch whisky brand has opened a Johnnie Walker House outside of Scotland in Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions on May 19, marking a new chapter in China’s whisky culture by offering whiskey fans an unprecedented way to enjoy the spirit with interactive sensory journeys, inspirational forums, and decadent luxury dinners.
Haute Event: A Date with Oscar de la Renta to Benefit the Sur Futuro Foundation
On Friday, May 20, Oscar de la Renta personally introduced his Pre-Fall 2011 Collection to Miami’s elite during a glamorous fundraiser at the InterContinental Hotel. The exclusive event benefited the Sur Futuro Foundation, a private non-profit organization that aims to promote the social well being of communities in the southern Dominican Republic region.
Diane von Furstenberg Opens Hip New Boutique in SoHo
To the delight of NYC’s fashionistas, Diane von Furstenberg’s second boutique in the city has officially opened in SoHo at 135 Wooster Street. According the DVF website, the sleek and chic new 1,650-square foot space was newly designed by Von Furstenberg and Creative Director Yvan Mispelaere, and features a separate area featuring DVF’s extensive collection of stylish accessories.
Miami’s Hottest New Happy Hour at Café Sambal
As the days get hotter, Miami’s nights take center stage. Mandarin Oriental Miami’s ultra-chic Café Sambal is kicking off their hot new happy hour starting Friday, June 3. On that day and every Friday thereafter, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm, Miami can come out to wind down the week in style as the heat of the day slips away.
Haute Toys: Volkswagen Aqua Hovercraft Concept by 21-Year-Old Industrial Designer Yuhan Zhang
Yuhan Zhang, a 21-year-old designer from China, has created a sleek hovercraft concept to the delight of both technology and exotic vehicle aficionados worldwide, not to mention those of us who are delighted to see our childhood dreams of the future being realized. The Volkswagen Aqua is a gorgeous vision of multi-terrain machinery designed to take on China’s widely varying – and sometimes unpredictable – landscapes, from water and wetlands to pavement and ice.
Save the Date: Ring in the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic with A Week of Clicquot Events in NYC
If toasting to a special evening with a glass of perfectly chilled Veuve Clicquot is already so delightful, imagine what an entire week would be like! Veuve Clicquot invites you to enjoy A Week of Clicquot to ring in the imminent Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Governor’s Island with a slew of fabulous pre-polo festivities to take place throughout NYC, starting next week and ending with the highly anticipated Polo Classic on Sunday, June 5.
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