On Thursday, May 5, the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program will be holding its 9th Annual Wine Aficionado Dinner at the magnificent Beverly SLS Hotel. Since the event will take place on Cinco de Mayo this year, they are calling the spectacular evening “Cinco de Vino” and will combine Spanish cuisine by esteemed chef José Andrés with a diverse selection of some of the world’s finest wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Rhone, and America in addition to Spanish wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat, making this the ultimate event for wine enthusiasts and philanthropists alike.

On Tuesday, May 3, The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, the world’s tallest hotel, will be holding a star-studded gala for their grand opening. For those who are unable to attend the lavish event in the exotic locale, the entire night will be streamed live on the internet so that the world can be a part of this momentous evening, regardless of their location.

On Saturday, April 30, Revlon, Lilly Tartikoff, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) held the 14th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women, which began in Times Square and finished off in Central Park. Over 20,000 runners, walkers, and spectators attended the event that benefited local breast and ovarian cancer programs and initiatives. Celebrities and VIPS including Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jimmy Fallon, Keyshia Cole, Matt Bomer, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Nate Berkus also attended the event.

Jeff McInnis, Miami’s hometown Top Chef, left Midtown’s Gigi in March to the dismay of diners all over South Florida. After anticipating the young chef’s next move, we all now have something to look forward to. According to the Miami New Times, McInnis is set to open Yardbird Southern Table & Bar on South Beach. Although there is no set opening date yet (the website merely says “Fall 2011”), mouths all over Miami are starting to water just knowing he’s back on the scene.

Maserati has launched their luxuriously sporty GranTurismo MC, the fastest car produced by the celebrated Italian automaker to be sold in the US market. A counterpart to the MC Stradale, the GranTurismo MC is geared towards a slightly more luxurious market, boasting one of the fastest shifts of any full automatic transmission in production with a top speed of 298km/h and a 62mph acceleration time of just 4.9 seconds, only a mere 3km/h slower than the ultra-aggressive, manual transmission Stradale.

South Korea has seen an incredible boom, making it a record year for the rising country. According to Forbes, their economy experienced a 6.1% increase last year, a 23% jump in their stock market, and their national currency, the won, continued to rise against the dollar. The consequent massive increase in wealth has made waves on Forbes’ annual list of the country’s 40 richest with a record 21 billionaires – a huge leap from last year’s 11 and 2009’s 5 – for a collective wealth of $65.6 billion. Here’s our breakdown of South Korea’s top five richest.

Hillstone, the esteemed restaurant group behind the likes of Houston’s, Palm Beach Grill, R+D, South Beverly Grill, and others, has bought out the Hamptons’ Della Femina. According to curbed.com, rumors of the takeover have been buzzing for a while, but now they have been confirmed. The new name of the East Hamptons spot will be East Hampton Grill and will draw inspiration from its sister restaurant in Florida, the Palm Beach Grill.

Imagine this: you wake up, have your morning coffee and a quick bite to eat, maybe catch up on some emails or the news, pick out your outfit for the day, and which new BMW you’ll be taking for your spin around Miami. Not too shabby, right? Well, the opulent Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne – Miami’s only AAA Five Diamond resort – and BMW are making this a reality by offering Ritz guests complimentary access to one of eight pristine new BMW models for their personal daytime and evening use from May 1 through June 4 through the Ritz-Carlton BMW Driving Tour. Key Biscayne is the first stop on the 2011 tour, which will travel to other Ritz-Carlton locations in Amelia Island, Reynolds Plantation, Charlotte, and Naples through December.

Lincoln Road has it all – great shopping, fun bars, the arts, and fantastic dining. Well, there’s a new kid on the block starting Friday, May 6. Haven Gastro-Lounge is a 2,000-square foot, 120-person new food and beverage experience for Miami’s chic and adventurous consumers. Described as being a digitalambient lounge, the sleek new spot will be open late, with an exclusive after-hours menu available past midnight with nightly featured dishes along with a menu brimming with local, organic, and global small plates.