Wondering where to kick-off the 2012 Olympic Games this weekend? Look no further. Here’s our guide to the spots that are being extra patriotic.

Our Haute 100 listers Joanna Krupa and Lea Black are the stars of season two of Real Housewives of Miami. And while Lea Black got a taste of the show in the first season, the addition of supermodel Joanna Krupa is sure to attract even more viewers.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on my Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

In case you haven’t picked up the latest issue of Haute Living Miami (but I’m sure you have) we recently sat down with developer Harvey Hernandez of Newgard Development Group to talk about his newest project, BrickellHouse. And while the details of our conversation have been reserved for my pages in print, we’re happy to announce that BrickellHouse officially broke ground on Wednesday, July 18th.

Helio Castroneves is on the fast track towards the championship. July 22nd not only marked the race car driver’s 27th win in Indy but also moved him to the 2nd spot in running for the championship.

Lamborghini Palm Beach hosted an exclusive screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” on July 19th with the all-new Aventador LP 700-4 model (a.k.a. the Batmobile) in tow.

She has been voted the sexiest swimsuit model in the world, while he is known as one of the most talented producers in the entertainment business.

If you’re like us, when enjoying a meal away from home you’d like the luxury of tasting a little bit of everything. Enter: the tapas-style dining experience. While not all of these restaurants are traditionally Spanish, they each allow you to sink your teeth into something different with every bite.

There’s no doubt that Miami is on the rise in both the art and fashion realms, and this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim proved to be one of the best years yet. It’s refreshing when companies take initiatives to push the envelope, and that’s exactly what Bal Harbour Shops did last week.