It’s been an exciting year so far in the luxury watch industry, with predictions for strong growth tempered by current events like the luxury gift ad ban in China. Today we’re zooming in on the Gulf region to discuss the state of the market there in 2013.

New York City is home to some of the hottest restaurants, hotels and nightlife in the world and no one knows that better than Richie Notar. The Queens native started his career in the hospitality industry as a busboy at Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell‘s Studio 54. After working as a chef in some of […]

Richie Notar, one of New York City’s most respected entrepreneurs and restaurant owners, shares a few of his favorite things with Haute Living.

Over 400 guests gathered on Feb. 20, 2013 for the Asian Art Museum's opening night gala celebrating its latest exhibition, "China's Terracotta Warrirors: The First Emperor's Legacy".

Nikki Beach, the world famous sexy beach club that got its start on South Beach, is opening its eleventh outpost in Bodrum, Turkey. The property will be a Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, a full-service hotel that will occupy 430,500 square feet of breathtaking real estate on a peninsula jutting out into the Torba Bay. […]

Whether attending a red carpet event, one of her husband Chris Bosh’s Miami Heat games, or running errands, Adrienne Bosh is always in style. Adrienne attended All-Star weekend this year and she treated it like a high class fashion show. For the next five weeks we will be showing you all her haute fashions.

Elton John’s 21st annual Oscar viewing party this year was nothing shy of spectacular. The grand tented ballroom at the West Hollywood Park hosted over 70 tables, while three outer rooms housed bartenders who served up fabulous film-themed drinks. With an incredibly long red carpet and step-and-repeat wall right at the entrance, it was certain […]

If the arrival of Starbucks in a town is a measurement of success, then Snowmass Village just earned another point. The coffee chain recently opened in the Westin, filling out the hotel’s food and drink offerings and marking the ongoing redevelopment of the resort town located eight miles from Aspen. The Westin, and adjoining Wildwood, […]

The NASCAR Hauler Parade, the traditional kickoff for Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR Weekend, took place on Wednesday under the fabulous neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

After less than two years in operation, Sbe Entertainment’s Japanese restaurant Katusya shuttered last night in Laguna Beach. On the restaurant’s final day, all locals received a 50 percent discount off all menu items.

Fine crystal glassware company, Baccarat, is launching a hotel and condo complex in a sleek 50-story tower in midtown Manhattan. The luxury hotel and residences will rise over W. 53rd street by the end of next year. Homes are expected to range in price from $3.5 million for a one-bedroom to $60 million for a […]

Ahead of Tuesday’s opening of Swine Southern Table & Bar in Coral Gables, Haute Living caught up with 50 Eggs Restaurant group founder and CEO, John Kunkel. While Kunkel may not be a household name, his recent restaurants, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, Khong River House and Lime, the cute, casual-Mex restaurant chain he sold […]

  In the latest installment of Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning Storefront Company’s (1941 West North Avenue) ongoing Discovery Dinner Series, chef/partner Bryan Moscatello will be co-hosting a dinner event with the founders of Kolossos Olive Oil. Giorgios Karayannis and Edward Billys will be speaking about all things olive oil as it relates to cooking at […]

Alexander Mijares, a Miami native and talented newcomer to Miami’s art scene hosted an exclusive preview reception of his work last week at EOS at Viceroy Miami in order to celebrate the restaurant’s new art exhibition series, “Hanging of the Art.” Mijares, who has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at Florida International University, didn’t […]

Upscale department store Barneys New York is reportedly in the process of eliminating its more affordable branch, Barneys Co-Op, including a location at Los Angeles’ The Grove. Over the summer, the current Barneys Co-Op at The Grove will be transformed into a Barneys New York store.

The Manhattan Theater Club is planning to stage the world premiere of actress Amanda Peet‘s “The Commons of Pensacola” as part of its 2013-2014 season. The play will be directed by Lynne Meadow and hopes to attract Hollywood heavyweights Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner. “We are in conversation with Blythe Danner and Sarah Jessica […]

Beyoncé recently debuted a platinum blonde ‘do in a new promotional image for her upcoming “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.” Despite giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy only one year ago, the pop star looks trim and toned in her patriotic outfit of a fitted white turtleneck sweater, royal blue boy shorts and fierce […]