Emmanuel Nomy was raised in the French countryside. He often accompanied his parents to open-air markets and dairy farms, which profoundly influenced his taste and career path. After attending culinary school, he fixed his sights on the front of the house. After moving up in the ranks with the Chefs de France (Orlando, FL) in collaboration with Walt Disney, Nony was presented with an opportunity to work with Hyatt International. Over the next sixteen years, he oversaw the food and beverage options around the globe. In 1996, he moved to Tokyo to manage the Park Hyatt, voted the best hotel in Japan and featured in “Lost in Translation.” Upon returning to the states, he helped open the highly anticipated Park Hyatt Chicago and it’s restaurant NoMI. He has since settled in Chicago to open a restaurant of his own, Sepia.

Open as of today, Sunshine Moon Peking Pub fills the space Bacon used to occupy in Scottsdale at Goldwater and Fifth Avenue. The new Asian restaurant is brought to us by husband and wife team Rich Sullivan and Dr. Julie Chandler, owners of the 5th and Wine restaurant in the Downtown Scottsdale Arts District.

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 10, the Chanel boutique in San Francisco hosted two private receptions held by two high-profile Bay Area women and where guests could partake in the unique experience to personalize a Chanel classic handbag and receive a preview of Les Secrets Du Sac (The Secrets of the Handbag) exhibit.

Go for the gold! South Coast Plaza's Saks Fifth Avenue played host to a John Hardy personal appearance on Nov. 18, where fans of statement jewelry and glittering gold gathered for a light brunch with the brand's creative director and head designer, Guy Bedarida. Teaming with the Center for Living Peace, there was plenty of sparkle on the store's third floor.

Celebs came out in full force to celebrate the latest from Erin Fetherston's Juicy Couture.

The "Farm to Fork" movement has been catching on around the Big D, making our beloved nights dining out that much more fresh, organic and locally grown. Monday night, the fine folks at the illustrious Ranch at Las Colinas showed their gratitude to these local growers, farmers and bakers by inviting them along with some media guests to partake in The Ranch's incredible cuisine, and show them where all the hard work is really paying off.

Whether you were looking at Isaac Mizrahi's elegant, fairy-like collection topped with fur-trimmed hoods or Anna Sui's down home American arts movement-inspired pieces with fur embellishments prance down the runway during Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2010, one thing was certain: fur (faux or real) was everywhere.

It's hard to get your dude psyched about femme and flouncy fashion. So, I was grateful when my better-half agreed to take me to the Vogue celebration of Erin Fetherston's "Juicy Loves Glamour Girls" capsule collection for Juicy Couture at the brand's boutique on Rodeo Drive on Wednesday night.

Longines understands the elegance of time. Nearly two-hundred years in the world of watch-making and holding what’s said to be the oldest registered logo still used to today for a watch company gives the brand that familiarity. And so, it was only fitting that when looking to add a new face to their glowing repertoire of Ambassadors of Elegance—a list that includes such high-profile figures as tennis great Andre Agassi, Indian actress Aishwarya Rai, and Asian star Chi Ling Lin—the Swiss high range watchmaker would select to add a figure to the group who was so synonymous with elegance in her own life, that she would seamlessly fill the next seat: Kate Winslet.

Another restaurant opening may not seem like such a big deal in Miami where new restaurants seem to pop-up everyday. However, Vino E Olio, an Italian restaurant owned by Alessandro Cecconi that opened in the Design District promises an experience above the ordinary.

The grand opening of beauty salon Milfey took place yesterday in the Moscow city business center. Milfey is one of the most extravagant and exquisite deluxe beauty salons in Moscow impressing its guests with atmosphere of luxury and absolute comfort. Magnificent design is carefully thought through so that guests can enjoy plunging into the world of beauty and serenity.

Celebrating its upcoming 60 year anniversary, Mercy Hospital threw its annual Mercy Foundation Gala, inviting hundreds of guests on October 30^th to enjoy the music of GRAMMY award-winning singer Willy Chirino and a Silent Auction.

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, the New York Landmarks Conservancy held its annual Living Landmarks Celebration at The Plaza Hotel. The event honored those individuals and businesses that have contributed to the preservation of New York City’s most beloved and historically significant buildings.

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. Today, Arrilaga contributes to help renovate Menlo Park recreation center.

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. Check back daily for more info on the most powerful people in your city. When high society hits the big screen in Baz Luhrmann’s latest adaptation of F. Scott Fitzergerald’s 1925 literary classic, “The Great Gatsby,” Leonardo DiCaprio will play the lead role of Jay Gatsby.

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. This November, the Clinton power duo have been campaigning for the democrats all over the U.S.