1. Oversized Kitchen By Boffi An oversized kitchen is more of a necessity than an option in a mansion, but a Boffi Kitchen is a luxury that only the most up-to-date, upscale abodes have. The clean lines and modern materials fit perfectly into a modern home, or create a striking contrast in a classically designed […]

Bikini season is in full swing, and naturally, so is workout season. Flaunting a sculpted summer body is no easy feat, but it can be fun, upbeat, and unexpected with the right workouts. Haute Living has rounded up five of the most unique workouts in Manhattan to keep your spirits up, your body toned, and your […]

With charm and wit on and off screen, and a flair for flavors to boot, Chris Crary has been winning audiences and diners over with his light California fare at LA hotspots 41 Ocean, Whist at Viceroy Hotel, and Jack’s La Jolla. This summer, the Top Chef fan favorite is taking on the next evolution of the HYDE brand at the newly opened Hyde Sunset: Kitchen + Cocktails. We sat down with this top chef to discuss working for sbe, his favorite romantic meal and what he's listening to when he's cooking up gourmet fare in the kitchen.

As day turned into night, a bevy of young philanthropists dressed in floral dresses and spring suits gathered at one of the most breathtaking gardens in Central Park to celebrate Central Park Conservancy’s Ninth Annual Evening in the Garden Benefit. More than 500 Greensward Circle members, a group of young philanthropists aged 21 to 39 […]

MC Kitchen in Miami’s Design District was the Italian restaurant of choice when I asked Top Chef  All-Star Fabio Viviani where he wanted to eat.  It seems the cuisine of owner/chef Dena Marino is one of the few that pass muster. Plus, he and Ms. Marino are old buddies from the celebrity chef circuit — which […]

If there’s one food that unites everyone—and goes with everything—it’s guacamole. Now that temperatures are heating up and the soirée season is in full swing, few meals sound more refreshing than a margarita accompanied by chips and guacamole (all while poolside… or beachside, of course). So who better to ask about guacamole than Manuel Trevino, […]

On July 19th, the Bardessono will be host to Wellness Conversations as part of Festival del Sole's Wellness series. The 10-day summer festival brings together music, theater and dance with the wine and food of Napa Valley.

Fashion centric souls, I find it utterly important to pass on insider information to Haute Living readers. Just a few weeks ago, Danny Santiago, renown stylist to major celebrities, television shows, movies like Sex and the City, and International magazine’s editorial spreads, informed me about a fundraiser with a theme, so, Studio 54 aficionados and […]

See what’s on the desk of Susan Aflak, founder of La Lacquerie mobile nail salon used by Google, Facebook, Gap, Electronic Arts, and Youtube, Old Navy and Gap.

Sky Blu of LMFAO brought his alter-ego The Party President for a day of debauchery to Rehab at Hard Rock Hotel on Sunday. The multi-talented entertainer ended the weekend on a high note when he performed his new hit single “Go On Girl” among others. Photographer Scott Harrison shared his best photos from the show. […]

Spinning might be tough, but it’s one of the best way to get your bod in swimsuit-friendly shape. With summer officially approaching on June 21st, here are the spin studios you must head to to kick-start yourself into bikini body shape. SOUL CYCLE Soul Cycle has become a way of life for many Angelenos. The most expensive […]

Giada DeLaurentiis gives Haute Living the scoop on Giada, her first-ever restaurant located in the Cromwell on the Vegas strip. She also shares a recipe from one of her signature desserts!