Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami,New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Having already earned the title of America's top chef, Thomas Keller goes to Hong Kong in search of a new audience.

Hit songwriter Jamie Jo Harris held an exclusive launch event for her rock-inspired jewelry line Belle Coeur at Jackie Abraham Fine & Estate Jewelry on November 18, 2010. Hosted by Harris, collaborator Rosalina Lydster of Jewelry by Rosalina along with Jackie Abraham and wife Johanna, the soiree drew a packed house.

It's the Holidays, which means deals are abound! Check out this list of Black Friday Sales from Aventura Mall merchants starting Friday, November 26 and continuing through the weekend. You’ll also find after the list of sales below, the updated Calendar of Events and Merchant Specials from today through the end of December. Happy shopping, everyone!

The world’s first JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts Miami Celebrated a Grand Opening Luncheon with Mr. J.W. Marriott, Jr., and a special performance by the renowned Miami International Symphony Orchestra.

If you’ve ever sat in a bar or restaurant wondering about the origins of its unique furniture and lighting fixtures–you’ve likely experienced the work of 555 designers, architects, engineers and craftspeople. James Geier is the founder of Chicago-based design, fabrication, and management firm 555 International. His success is largely credited to his engineering and design know-how, experience as a restaurant industry veteran, and former nightclub owner–allowing him to conceptualize, build, and manage all aspects of 555 International’s projects. Born in New Jersey in 1961, Geier studied engineering and business at Western Michigan University and honed his art and design skills at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his degree in industrial design. Following college, Geier joined the team at Chicago-based Niedermaier, where he became the company’s design director and helped launch and expand their furniture business. In 2002, Geier designed the award-winning, limited-edition contemporary furniture line, Automatic Inc., for which he earned a “GenArt New Cultural Icon” designation sponsored by Hearst Magazines and Lincoln automaker. The firm’s focus has again expanded in recent years to accommodate larger-scale hospitality industry jobs. The projects encompass design, manufacturing, and installation of the complete interior environments including The Playboy Club at The Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Aspen Skiing Company’s Sam’s Smokehouse in Snomass, CO, and the retail outlets and owners’ VIP lounges for the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX, among others. Karen Herold is the Vice President of Design, and a native of Ellecom, Holland. Herold graduated from the Institute of Fashion and Design in Amsterdam and holds a degree in interior fabric design. After a chance meeting in Europe with the man who would become her future husband, she traveled to Chicago for what was planned as a two-week visit. “I was planning to stop in Chicago, and then continue on to L.A. to scope out some new designs, and then go home,” she remembers. “That never happened,” she laughs. Married and settled in her new city, Herold was working at a Chicago architecture firm when a colleague introduced her to James Geier of 555 International. Herold and in May 2000 she was hired as Creative Director at 555—a title she held until being promoted to her current position in 2007.

Looking for some cool parties to check out during Art Basel? Check out these events featuring artists Miguel Paredes and Barbara Hulanicki next week.

The holiday season is full of temptation, enjoy a traditional meal guilt-free at Canyon Ranch.

SCOPE, which premiered the first-ever app for an art fair this past June in Basel, Switzerland, now brings new technology to their Miami Art Show this December. While other fairs are following their lead on the app, they are still ahead of the game, being the first and only art fair in the world in Miami this December to have subports, creating direct online purchasing opportunities for art from their fair.

As expected, the overriding theme of this year’s L.A. Auto Show was green cars, with no end of new production and concept electric plug-ins and hybrids on display. And while Chevy’s Volt drew the nod for the hotly contested 2011 Green Car of the Year Award, narrowly beating out the Nissan Leaf, my attention couldn’t help but be drawn to the following less environmentally exciting cars...

On Tuesday, Nov. 30, pop artist Peter Tunney will open his doors to the public to view The Peter Tunney Experience in his beautiful new 5,000-square-foot space located in Graffiti Park. The main wall, which features a 100-foot Shepard Fairey mural, can be seen from the street. The show will be open every day during Art Basel and this location will continue to be their studio for the winter months.

When you pay an arm and a leg to keep your hair color fresh, new and shiny, there's nothing more disappointing than products that claim to keep it that way and instead, fail. Forget about dull hair and step into the Irvine Spectrum's latest store, LoK, a brand that promises to care for your color.

Sure, you could go to all the trouble to fight the crowds at the grocery store tonight only to find out they're out of 14-pound turkeys and cranberry sauce. And don't forget about all those dirty dishes and leftovers to find room for in the fridge. Make your day easy by booking a reservation at one of the restaurants at the Bellagio, each dishing out their own version of a feast fit for a pilgrim on Thanksgiving.

Is cooking not your forte? Did you already burn your apple pie? Or are you simply too busy this year to cook the Thanksgiving meal of your family’s dreams. You’re in luck—these restaurants are not only open for business tomorrow, but they’re offering a special meal for the occasion!

Last night Haute Living Phoenix attended the VIP opening of Local Bistro, officially opening today in North Scottsdale. With Executive Chef Andrea Volpi at the helm, the kitchen presented guests with a sampling of the Italian, French and Spanish-style fare they plan to serve.

As the executive vice president of EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, Bruce Cardenas is one responsible for getting the who’s who of Hollywood where they need to go — on time and in style. Cardenas has led EmpireCLS to becoming the premier transportation service company in the world. In addition to their fleet of luxury automobiles, Empire CLS is at the forefront of private aviation services and offers an array of exclusive concierge travel service. The company is 100 percent committed to providing clients with first class service in opulence and comfort.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving turkey without lifting a finger.