Chef Jan Birnbaum has had an extensive and varied career as a chef, having taken positions at top-tier restaurants in New Orleans, New York City, Denver, and Seattle. Yet, his most recent venture, as partner and Executive Chef of EPIC Roasthouse in San Francisco, seems like the culmination of all his past experiences, and represents the fulfillment of his travels and tenure at restaurants across the country.

Mascara is almost magical, with a few strokes of the wand we have the ability to transform the eye. Darker lashes open up and emphasize your eyes, intensifying your eye color, defining the lash line. Makeup artist Charlotte Willer gives her own tip on colored mascaras for girls like us: "Try putting it on just the outer corners of your lash line,” she recommends, "for a surprise flash of color."

As a part of Russia-Italy cross-cultural year, the Italian Ambassador in Russian capital, Antonio Zanardi Landi, hosted the VIP dinner to mark Dolce & Gabbana and Bacardi’s vermouth brand Martini collaboration. Guests of honour at the private dinner at the Embassy of the Republic of Italy in Moscow included Italian actress Monica Bellucci, superb Italian designers Dominico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, joint by rapper Pharell Williams.

March 20 marked the first day of spring so it was apt that one of Dubai's most lauded style meccas, Symphony Style, chose to host the launch of the Spring/Summer 2011 collections titled "The Garden of Symphony." The Symphony concept is one of a harmony between luxury and the unique; the designers are carefully selected for their creativity and unusual design aesthetics merged with a sense of what is highly wearable for the Middle East market. Erin Fetherston, Camilla Skovgaard, Mara Hoffman, DAS Collection and Christian Siriano (of "Project Runway" fame) are amongst the designers stocked within the light and airy space, along with new season additions from Chris Benz and Prabul Gurung.

Dreaming of the perfect pair of vintage Louboutins? Chicagoans, get ready for luxury for less as the event that reinvigorated Chicago’s fashion scene in October 2010, is back: the second annual decadestwo.1 Windy City Pop-up, which will be held within space519, a concept store located at 900 North Michigan Shops. decadestwo.1 is the Hollywood based luxury retailer that consigns 21st century designer clothing and accessories from the closets of celebrities, stylists and fashion icons and sells the goods at up to 80% off retail. Last year, the boutique expanded nationally, with pop-up events held in cities around the country, and internationally with the launch of their new e-commerce site. As an added feature to this year’s event schedule, co-owner Christos Garkinos has brought on partner and fellow fashion darling, Cameron Silver, on board to showcase his incredible selection of 20th century gowns, handbags, shoes and more from vintage treasure boutique, Decades, as well as his just-launched contemporary line, decadesdenim.

Wow say that title 10 times fast. Fulton’s on the River has always been a swanky after-work hangout between the breeze of the boats on the Chicago River and the glow of the bankers in their shiny suits. But don’t worry, they’re stepping it up a notch. Opening Monday is Bridge Bar, the new top floor bar of your favorite sea level hangout.

On March 16, the 2011 Great Chefs Tasting Party® Gala benefitting the UCP of Greater Chicago cooked up a crowd with a terrific space, tremendous leadership and a lineup of top-tier chefs in the wings. Renowned chef Stephanie Izard headlined the event as more than 40 Chicago culinary all-stars served up their signature dishes hosted by Honorary Chair, ABC7 food reporter Steve Dolinsky and Chair, Mike Ditka’s Restaurant Executive Chef Tom Kenny. VIP tickets included an exclusive cocktail reception and cooking demonstration featuring Girl & the Goat’s Stephanie Izard (Bravo’s Top Chef 2008) and Sprout’s Dale Levitski (Bravo Top Chef competitor 2007 and 2010), private open bar and live auction. Founded in 1951, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago first opened its doors to address the needs of children and adults with cerebral palsy. They help a child with cerebral palsy use technology that lets her speak for the first time and a man unable to use his hands or arms learn to do his own laundry and prepare his own meals. They help a woman in a wheelchair roll down her new ramp and back into the community to mobilize and inspire.

The most recent phenomenon of downtown Los Angeles’ urban renaissance happened on Saturday: The Belasco Theater opened its doors with the sounds of the internationally respected DJ, deadmau5, spinning Unhooked for L.A.’s coolest crowd. Those with a love of electronic music or even those with a basic respect for the art of DJing understand the significance of such an event, but what’s even hauter is the venue itself.

On Saturday, March 26, Arizona Opera and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a free outdoor screening of "La boheme," Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece and one of the most celebrated opera's of all time, in the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater.

On Thursday, April 7, the Signature Room at the John Hancock Building will be buzzing with goodwill! The Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness (OSCA) group will host its very first gala. As every luxe event in Chicago, there will be fancy hors d'oeuvres and plenty of beverages, like the signature cocktail, Goose Island Beer and wine. There will also be upbeat entertainment and a live auction for guests to enjoy and participate in.

What is the fun in a vacation if the entire family can’t come? At Hotel Vitale your entire family is invited for a comforting stay at one of San Francisco’s boutique hotels–even your pets. Hotel Vitale is located in the Embarcadero adjacent to the iconic San Francisco seaside. Its urban foundation provides quick access to San Francisco’s premiere attractions. The SF MOMA is just a few blocks away, the Presidio hiking trails that outline the city’s natural boarders with elegant views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay are just a short drive away and the San Francisco Centre resides nearby full of upscale shopping destinations such as Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom.

Saturday night, Mark McGrath celebrated his birthday at Lavo in Las Vegas. The lead singer of Sugar Ray and current contestant on “The Celebrity Apprentice,” who turned 43 on March 15, was joined by friends and fiancé Carin Kingsland.

A cutting-edge center of well-being, Exhale is a collection of spa, fitness, healing, and relaxing programs located throughout Battery Wharf. Earlier this month, Exhale opened its doors to the public for its official grand opening, where guests were treated to complimentary mini-spa treatments, fashion trunk shows, and a sneak-peek of the soon-to-launch Core Fusion Boot Camp class, presented by Core Fusion co-founders Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp themselves.

Thinking of redecorating? Mark your calendars for March 30 as the day for furniture shopping and cocktails in the Design District as MIYO Home celebrates the launch of their virtual boutique with a very unique auction and cocktail party. The evening will feature an auction of eight one a kind chairs designed by Miami’s A-list including artist and Haute 100 Iran Issa Khan, celebrity photographer Seth Browarnik, interior designer and design expert from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Thom Filicia, and a chair designed by The Real Housewives of Miami. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Juvenile Bipolar Research Association which also served as the inspiration for each design.

On Friday, Rob Kardashian from “Keeping up with the Kardashians” celebrated his 24th birthday Sin-City style with a birthday dinner at Stack Restaurant at the Mirage. Later, he headed to Jet Nightclub to continue the celebration with family and friends.

Nuvo Sparkling Liqueur hosted a night of pink glamour in honor of Eva Longoria's birthday at the actress' Eve Nightclub in Crystals at CityCenter.