The opening of a champagne bottle is music to our ears and it's that wonderful time of year when we can't get enough of that lovely tune. The question becomes, where do we want to drink bubbly tonight? If you're in the mood for bubbles—and who isn't during the holidays?—here are five of the best places to sip champagne in San Francisco. Cheers!

Visiting celebs get first dibs on Kehinde Wiley auction that includes portraits of Spike Lee and Carmello Anthony.

Country superstar entertainers RebaMcEntire, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn will join forces to launch a one-of-a-kind country music residency dubbed REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: Together in Vegas.

In this recurring feature that spotlights where to be seen and what to do in a haute neighborhood or specific street, we take you to tony Pacific Heights. Known for its sprawling mansions along Billionaire's Row, Victorian homes, boldface name residents and breathtaking panoramic views, Pacific Heights epitomizes the beauty of San Francisco more than any other 'hood in the city. Bounded by Union Street to the north, Bush Street to the south, Presidio Avenue to the west and Van Ness Avenue to the east (by the Pacific Heights Residents Association definition), Pacific Heights is the perfect place to take a stroll, shop, dine, take a historical tour or get your workout on. Here's what you shouldn't miss:

It's been months in the making and last night, London's Earls Court finally got to host the glamorous and glitzy lingerie event of the year for the first time—namely the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. And as ever, all the stops were pulled out to make for a night of heady entertainment, celebrities, beautiful angels and, of course, gorgeous underwear.

This holiday season get your shopping done in the most philanthropic way—by donating to charities at the same time. A portion of proceeds from everything on our gift guide goes to a variety of charitable organizations.

Laura Mercier raises awareness and funds research of ovarian cancer through sale of beauty products

When the social calendar is jam packed with holiday dinner parties, and festive soiree's, a new frock keeps the celebration fresh. The object of the game is to be drop-dead gorgeous right? So leave experimentation to the trend-oids and fashion freaks and go for ravishing. Purchasing a gown is akin to buying a diamond. Its a purchase that will last through many years of champagne toasts. Hand-embroidery, silk taffeta and French lace, are some of the lavish materials used to create the Cinderella confections. Below are Haute's favorites from red-carpet veterans like Oscar de la Renta, J. Mendel, Reem Acra, Marchesa and Naeem Khan. Any one of these will turn heads

Matthew Reeve raises funding for groundbreaking spinal cord injury treatment, while honoring the memory of his father, Christopher Reeve

The Del Mar Racetrack went back to its roots this year for its inaugural Bing Crosby Season presentation, an homage to the track's founder. The event, which brought some serious old Hollywood glamour to San Diego, was such a success that the track will reprise the festivities in 2015 for five weeks, from October 29 to November 29. Here's how to live like a high roller when betting on winners like California Chrome, who raced in this year's closing weekend race on November 29th. May the odds ever be in your favor.

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And you though all the Design District was getting was ultra-high end shopping and a hotel! Now they've got the ICA Miami, a sleek new contemporary art museum to call their own.