The newest member to culinary courtesan Barbara Lynch's family of fine dining restaurants, Menton promises — and delivers — a prix fixe like no other.

With Ramadan scheduled to begin this Wednesday, Dubai life is already starting to slow down in preparation for the Holy Month. During Ramadan Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. It is a time when importance is given to separating the physical from the spiritual. One gives back to the community, to charity, and spends more time with family and friends over wonderful meals as soon as the fast is broken. For such a cosmopolitan city like Dubai, this might create hindrance for those used to the party scene, the sophisticated bars and nightclubs many of which slow down almost to a complete halt during the Holy Month. But what you can look forward to are the wonder iftar meals full of delicious treats in a variety of settings where you can literally feast until your heart's content. The following are a list of some of Dubai's best places to get iftar during Ramadan.

The Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago debuts North America’s first Oregon Tilth-certified organic in-room dining menu. Oregon Tilth is an international non-profit research and organic certification organization. A first in the North American hotel industry, the downtown Chicago luxury hotel now provides discerning guests with innovative meal options that utilize the freshest ingredients available, sourced daily from local and sustainable farmers.

In the ranks of major Los Angeles artists, few can deny the primacy of John Baldessari. Since the 1960s, the California native has captivated the art world with an ever-evolving ouvre beginning with some of the first conceptual artworks, and moving into found and appropriated images and juxtapositions that evoke every emotion imaginable. Classicists have mocked, but collectors such as Eli Broad and Stuart and Judy Spence have shown their approval with their checkbooks.

Upscale, luxury, and green! Waikiki’s latest high-rise condo is ultra-stylish, cutting edge and cool all the while maintaining a comfortable Hawaiian feel. Chicago-based development firm, Fifield Cos., broke ground on Allure Waikiki in January 2008 teaming with Architect Hawaii to make this 35-story eco-luxe building a reality. Recently completed in June 2010, the 291 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences are the ultimate haute buy.

“Dirty Talk” singer Wynter Gordon performed her hit song at Blush Boutique Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas Saturday. Gordon then performed “I Feel Love” and “Toyfriend” before heading over to Surrender Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas.

Saturday night Tinsley Mortimer continued her Vegas birthday celebration at Lavo. he socialite and star of High Society was joined by friends including boyfriend Brian Mazza and sister Dabney Mercer. Without talking beforehand the sisters each wore emerald green mini dresses. Normally a fashion faux pas, they embraced the moment and posed for photos, with Mortimer in Diane Von Furstenberg paired with Versace heels while Mercer donned Amanda Uprichard.

Twilight actress Ashley Greene celebrated summer with bikini-clad poolside partiers yesterday at Wet Republic at the MGM Grand. Arriving in a cream-colored sundress cinched at the waist with a belt, the starlett looked tanned, toned and sexy. The brunette bombshell was ready to get the party started on her first-ever visit to the Las Vegas ultra pool.

French escargot with beurre blanc, frisee and truffle vinaigrette at Pinot Brasserie. Pork and shrimp sui mai and chicken and vegetable potstickers from Zine Noodles and Dim Sum. Peach cobbler from Postrio and chocolate and peanut butter cake from Cut. These were just some of the samples restaurants at the Venetian and Palazzo served up at the third annual Carnival of Cuisine yesterday. More than 20 restaurants from both properties cooked up samples of their best dishes to 1,750 Grazie members and guests inside the Venetian Ballroom.

If you're in the mood for some zesty Mediterranean cooking then try The Med at Media One Hotel. Set amidst spacious and minimalist surroundings much like the décor of the hotel itself, you'll be served traditional Mediterranean meals with a fun fusion twist.

Socialites always have a place in Vegas. Today, Tinsley Mortimer celebrated her 34th birthday at Tao Beach at the Venetian. The New York City socialite and star of High Society kicked off her first-ever Vegas trip with dinner at Tao on Friday and continued the celebrations on Saturday, starting with some in-suite pampering where Lavetta Fajardo of Kim Vo Salon at the Mirage styled her blonde locks.

Being a Haute Living blogger has its privileges. Well, you probably knew that already. But I’m feeling that sentiment more than ever as I dive into the third course of a demurely decadent caviar tasting meal at Petrossian, the restaurant connected to the Robertson Boulevard boutique of the famous fish egg family.

Oahu’s landmark pink hotel, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel has certainly increased its ‘it’ factor in the last year with oh-so-chic renovations, the revamped Mai Tai bar, and the addition of the newest ocean front restaurant in town, Azure. This haute eatery boasts cool cutting-edge décor, fresh from Pier 39 fish, a wine list to swoon for, and seaside cabanas.

On display for a limited time at Crystals in CityCenter is the one-of-a-kind electric TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster created to celebrate TAG Heuer’s 150th anniversary and the company’s worldwide partnership with Tesla Motors. The custom roadster is making a six-month around-the-world journey coined the Odyssey of Pioneers. Also part of the exhibit are three cutting-edge TAG Heuer timepieces.

One of the best social events of the season is upon us. September 7, 2010 marks Michael Tilson Thomas’ opening of the San Francisco Symphony’s 99th season. The evening will include a concert by world acclaimed soprano, Jessye Norman, as well as pre and post-concert celebrations.

Every day is a party in Las Vegas. Last night, socialite Paris Hilton made her return to Sin City after traveling the world, returning to her favorite party places, XS and Tryst. The blonde bombshell kicked off the evening at XS inside of Encore Las Vegas, where she sat in her customary VIP booth surrounded by friends. Later, she headed over to sister nightclub Tryst at Wynn Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of the surprise performance.