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Things are heating up at the Haute Living offices here in New York—in more ways than one. But today the outdoor temperature is what really has us on fire.

If your rich mind is hankering for a raw read, then be sure to put Anthony Bourdain’s Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook, on your summer reading list for a hearty portion of sarcastic humor from the chef known for his blatant honesty.

Most of you may know Jason Wu as the designer of First Lady Michelle Obama’s gorgeously diaphanous Inauguration gown. But for those of you tuned into to the fashion industry, you simply know him as Jason Wu, the Manhattan-based designer whose star is rising.

There is no doubt that the name of Rebellion’s newest flagship “T-1000” model holds a double meaning. While “T-1000” clearly refers to the watch’s intense volume of power reserve for the mechanical movement, it is also the name given to the villainous liquid metal android from the future in the 1991 movie Terminator 2.

Last December, Etoile d’Azur didn’t just accomplish something few 84-foot yachts achieve. It did something the six previous same-size yachts from its builder, Moonen Shipyards, haven’t.

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, so we thought we would provide you with a peek at our must-have Spring pieces—all perfect for a jaunt to the Hamptons or wherever else the 3-day weekend may take you.

We already told you about Giorgio Armani’s super-cool collaboration with Reebok, EA7/Reebok. But now we have more news from the Italian designer.

We told you about it on Friday, but with weekend soirees filling up the schedules, we thought it apropos to remind you once again that beginning today, Westime, the LA luxury watch retailer, will be featured on Insights HD, the documentary series with Hugh Downs.

It’s certainly not a new trend for luxury watchmakers to team up for sponsorships of elite sporting events, and Richard Mille is certainly not one to ignore the trends. Back in April, the brand marked its foray into yachting regattas with its sponsorship of “Les Voiles de St. Barth” regatta on the Caribbean island of St. Barth. The sailing race attracted 23 teams competing to win the trophy, plus Richard Mille’s RM 028 as a grand prize.

In her debut column, Haute Living’s editor of private aviation Janine Iannarelli of Par Avion Ltd. shares a personal story about how private aviation saved the day for a group of businessmen stuck in Europe because of the cloud of volcanic ash. In a race against the clock, teams were mobilized in three different countries to get the group home, and all it took was one phone call.

No matter where you happen to call home, if you are a wine lover, you will want to check out the article in Haute Living San Francisco on Auction Napa Valley, which takes place next week. The most successful charity wine auction in the world, Auction Napa Valley is a four-day, 30-mile-long party that celebrates the region's bounty while raising money for area programs that support affordable housing, health care, and more.

After hearing some horror stories from my girls as of late, I’m beginning to get the impression that men are absolutely clueless as to what constitutes a good date. Hint: it typically does not involve beer. So boys, it’s your lucky day, your very own cliff notes guide to some of the best spots in Chi to impress your honey. I’ll even let you tell her you came up with these on your own.