The San Francisco Giants have the city abuzz with World Series fever. However, Bruce Bochy and his boys weren't the only talk of the town this past week. We toasted the Shanti Project at its 40th anniversary dinner and the Ronald McDonald House turning 40. The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show got underway with an elegant preview gala and This Old Bag enjoyed another successful edition. Down in Menlo Park, there were oohs and aahs at the grand opening of the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry and Timepiece Boutique. Read on for more details of these haute events as we look back at the week that was.

Held this Wednesday, 22 October at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the Christie's watch sale made a record total of $3,316,625 (AED12,181,963) and, with 152 lots, was the largest ever held in this category in the Middle East.

Michael Shikany, chef and owner of SHIKANY in Wynwood dishes on his kitchen essentials and cooking eight to 20 courses

The word "Rockefeller" implies glamour, riches, and a bygone era. While that isn't exactly what you'll find at The Rockefeller, a New York style gastropub by the beach, you will thoroughly enjoy your experience here.

Industrial designer Karim Rashid—known for his use of shockingly vivid colors (mostly pink)—shows off his stylish and polychromatic pad in Hell’s Kitchen.

Grammy-nominated musician/actor Joe Jonas made his Las Vegas deejay debut inside Foxtail Nightclub at SLS Las Vegas on Monday night.

Arabian painter and designer Mashael Al Athel debuts her female of Arabia show during Art Basel 2014 at SELECT art fair December 2-7.

Dinex Group's wine director Daniel Johnnes talks professional life with Daniel Boulud, managing 14 wine programs and his current obsession.

What did you miss in the City of Angels this week? If you haven't heard about Leonardo DiCaprio's massive $2 million donation or the arrival of Diane von Furstenberg's wrap shop at the Americana at Brand, you need to. Catch up on all your news here.

It had become known as "The Oscar Show," Saks Fifth Avenue's and the League to Save Lake Tahoe's annual luncheon and fashion show with iconic fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who presented his Collection under sun-drenched skies in a spectacular Lake Tahoe setting. Deemed the highlight of Tahoe's summer season, the show will go on Aug. 1, 2015, when a special tribute will be paid to de la Renta, who lost his graceful battle to cancer on Oct. 20. Haute Living asked a few Bay Area women (and men) to share their thoughts on the gifted man who created frocks for fashionistas worldwide.

WME partner Richard Weitz was the guest of honor on Monday at the Bernie Brillstein Golf Classic, held at the Wilshire Country Club.

Dancers mixed with generous donors at Miami City Ballet's opening night reception following an emotional performance of Romeo and Juliet.