A weekend away once a month should be a mandatory cause for every New Yorker. There are so many interesting destinations just a few short hours from the city, and one has been catching our attention recently. Chicago has become one of the nation's, and world's hottest spots for foodies over the past decade. We decided a trip to the windy city was a necessity. With only a short weekend to spare here is where you can find the best deep-dish pizza, how to just chill at Palmer House, and a cultural institution you can't miss.

The gorgeous restaurant owned and operated by Tim and Nancy Cushman (who also own the recently opened Hojoko at The Verb Hotel near Fenway) was once a fire station, but has been converted into an award-winning Japanese restaurant. Here, you won't find your traditional maki rolls. Instead, think bluefin tuna tataki with smoky pickled onion and truffle oil or a decadent sampling of foie gras with balsamic chocolate kabayaki, claudio corallo raisin cocoa pulp and a sip of aged sake.

Guests who stay at the luxe Silicon Beach Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey are in for a sweet treat now that the tony hotel has undergone an ultra-luxe remodel.

If you're looking to score points with your significant other, suggest a getaway to the Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma's Forestville. The only reason not to check into this luxurious and darling inn is because, sooner or later, you're going to have to check out—and that's no fun, trust us.

Like a three-ring circus—only better.

Master chef and Melisse owner Josiah Citrin shares his haute secrets to LA.

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Haute Living sits down with up and coming art director and curator, Dorentina Karaj to find out more about the young lady taking the art world by storm.

Haute 100 lister and business magnate Gordon Moore will be among the honorees to be presented with one of this year’s Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals, the University of Virginia announced.

Located in Highland Park, this contemporary estate built in 1991 has won numerous design awards and has been featured on the cover of Dallas Modern for 2014. Offering quiet interior and exterior spaces amid an ideal location for total privacy, the property was masterfully crafted by visionary architect, Joe McCall of Oglesby/Greene who has made a major impact and contribution to the architectural direction of Dallas.

Here’s why you should make a reservation now – or better yet, scoop up one of the few remaining club memberships at the Rosewood CordeValle.

American women admire the elegance of Isabelle Adjani, Sophie Marceau and Marion Cotillard. So why are French women beautiful?