Last night a summer soiree took place on the highest rooftop in the city of lights. At 10 Barclay St., blue balloons were in the air and it was like a summer fairytale. The performers from the famous club the "Box" were indescribable. The dancers put on quite the show, magic tricks were demonstrated and all the guest seemed appeased by the great drinks and lobster dinner barbecue.

Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami features an “art-filled” summer with a diverse line-up of special guests and topics on skillful endeavors and experiences as part of EPIC’s hosted daily wine hour. Held on the hotel’s 16th floor pool deck overlooking the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay, the EPIC Hotel embraces Miami’s thriving arts and culture scene with the continuation of its popular “EPIC Wine Hour Presents: Art Of” series. The next “Art Of” event scheduled is the “Art Of Miami” on July 22.

Word on the street is the Miami Heat's newest headliner, LeBron James, plans to pack his swimming trunks for a blowout at the W South Beach this weekend. And why wouldn't he - this beachfront oasis blends organic architectural elements with contemporary design to create a playful and energetic ambiance. If you're looking for an opportunity to rub elbows with the 25-year-old NBA great, the W may be your place. We've mapped out hot spots of this famous Miami hotel where LeBron is rumored to have a reservation.

The 28th annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Outfest kicked-off with a screening of Howl, the hypnotic new biopic about Allen Ginsberg and his most famous poem, starring James Franco.

New York, D.C. and Philly, all have a Nike Air Force 1 created through their inspiration. Earlier this summer Long Island became a new member of this esteemed list with the release of the first ever Air Force 1 created for Jones Beach. To continue to build on the excitement of the summer season, Nike Sportswear brings you yet another release for Long Island, this time for the Hamptons.

Not many people can rock a volcano on their wrist, but when you’re packing as much heat as LeBron James is, it only seems natural. The NBA superstar wore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Volcano watch to his highly anticipated press conference last night, where he announced he’d be leaving Cleveland and joining the Miami Heat.

As San Francisco residents we are spoiled with the endless variety of impeccable wines that are native to the Napa and Sonoma Counties. In our quest to expand our horizons and our taste buds, we often seek to experiment with small production wines. In that spirit, I present to the up and coming Korbin Kameron.

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. Today, the owner of the L.A. Lakers Dr. Jerry Buss proves that numbers don't lie (with the exception of his age, of course).

Absolutely gorgeous residence on a tip lot. Huge waterfrontage with direct, wide water views, pool and dock. Lush landscaping. Completely remodeled to perfection.

Since arriving at downtown hot spot 10 Downing Food & Wine in September 2009, Chef Jonnatan Leiva has been impressing diners with his farm-to-table cuisine. Recognized as a Rising Star Chef in 2008 by the San Francisco Chronicle, Leiva has crafted a menu of fresh, pure, down-to-earth food that New Yorkers appreciate, as evidenced by the full house each night.

For Bastille Day it's all about celebrating French Cuisine and you know what that means... amazing prix fixe dinners. Course after course of delicious plates. Find out the haute picks for NYC...

One of the things the Middle East is known for are its perfumes. The word "perfume" is derived from the Latin "per fume" which literally translates as "through smoke." The oldest perfume can be traced back to over 200o years ago when the ancient Egyptians, who greatly cherished their scents, would place them in beautiful glass bottles. Perfume is then said to have spread with the expansion of Islam. Some scholars have even suggested that the Prophet Mohammed had a love for fragrances. One such scent is rose water which is used throughout Arabic culture as a way of purifying mosques, flavoring Turkish delights,teas, and also on guests from a flask called a "gulabdan." Today Luxury houses such as Tom Ford and Giorgio Armani as well as other well established brands such as Jo Malone and Guerlain are tapping into the powerful scents from the Middle East.

This is likely to be one of the more expensive shots of whisky you will drink all week, yet with a fascinating history and unique flavor, whisky fans might just want to treat themselves.

I must admit, Bastille Day is not that popular here in Hawaii. In fact until I looked it up, I was not sure what it was commemorating. The Fête de la Fédération of the 14th of July 1790 was a huge feast and official event to celebrate the uprising of the short-lived constitutional monarchy in France, and what people considered the happy conclusion of the French Revolution. That said I am all for a huge feast and any excuse to indulge in delicious French food and wine!

Happy Bastille Day! It's time to break out the cake, hang a few streamers...wait. WTF is Bastille Day? Americans are notorious for forgetting (and/or not knowing) about historic events outside of our jurisdiction, so don't worry too much if you are a wee bit confused here. The solution? Visit your favorite French bistro in town and get in the spirit of things. You'll be respected as a cultural attaché, believe me.

Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité! That’s the battle cry of the French Revolution, commemorated every year on Bastille Day, July 14. Nowhere is the connection between America and France more celebrated than here in Los Angeles (did you know Beverly Hills and Cannes were sister cities? They are!). Now of course, if I wanted to recommend the very best spots for Angelenos to celebrate France, I’d suggest a quick trip to Vegas for the restaurants of the best French chefs in the world—including Joel Robuchon, Guy Savoy, Alain Ducasse (Mix) and Pierre Gagnaire (Twist). But here in town, we do okay too. Here’s our Haute 5 spots: