There's just one more reason to visit Los Angeles: downtown's The Varnish has been named the Best American Cocktail Bar at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Founder and owner Cedd Moses accepted the award Saturday in New Orleans, scoring an impressive victory for the City of Angels.

After undergoing extensive renovations and remodeling, the former Sunset 5 theater in West Hollywood is gearing up for its big reveal. The grand opening will take place on August 31, preceded by three pre-opening events that will benefit local non-profit organizations.

Newcomer among Dubai's fine dining restaurants, Roberto's charming Italian setting boasts an understated contemporary design mixed with vibrant Italian character. If you happen to be strolling through DIFC's Gate Village on any given night you'll be intrigued to find a host of visitors gravitating towards Roberto's doors. But not to be mistaken by the attractive interior which boasts a bar area complete with a grand piano, two balconies and two large dining areas (for smokers and non-smokers) - large and forthcoming in typical Dubai style - my guest and I ventured inside to taste for ourselves what so many Dubians have been raving about.

The 16th Moscow International Motor Show 2012 will take place at the end of August in the Russian capital. As one of the finest trade events for the automotive industry in Russia, the show allows exhibitors to demonstrate the latest parts and components from all across the globe.

Celebrated chef Jeremy Fox has been infamous for his many talents at Ubuntu in Napa, but has recently decided to relocate to Los Angeles to open his very own restaurant called Barnyard.

Kirk and Anne Douglas have made a sizable donation to the Motion Picture & Television Fund.Board member and chairman of the MPTF Foundation Jeffrey Katzenberg announced the Douglas' $20 million donation to the $350 million MPTF Campaign on Monday.

Last week marked the beginning of the construction phase of China’s first large luxury cruise liner, a project that is estimated to top $2.63 billion.

Select visitors of the London Olympics will get to test ride the new BMW C Evolution electric scooter as the Germany motor company looks to expand its two-wheeler appeal.

Model, actress and DJ Caroline D’Amore celebrated her bachelorette party at Vanity Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel last Friday night.

Max Girombelli’s family has been in the men’s fine fashion business for three generations. His company, Duca Sartoria, has come to be known as a symbol for exclusive Italian menswear. The Madison Avenue location of Duca Sartoria is the custom clothier of choice for haute New Yorkers, which is why we chose the easy-going Italian […]

Soundwaves at the Hard Rock Hotel kicked off the weekend with SRH Fest 2012 featuring Kottonmouth Kings on Friday, July 27.

On July 26, DFS San Francisco held its 7th annual fundraiser, Success: You Wear It Well Gala 2012, the first sit-down style gala at the iconic Sir Francis Drake Hotel.

Shaokao Cheng is the owner of BoConcept New York, an elite brand with boutiques specializing in exquisitely chic Danish home furnishings. From Manhattan to Brooklyn, Cheng, along with his wife, have literally changed the face of several New York neighborhoods by expanding their reach through their five BoConcept New York locales, creating spaces for the […]

Gina Nigrelli formally began her fashion career as a merchandiser at Diesel, and then moved on to earn a degree in fashion design at The International Academy of Design. Her background and training led her to create the Jules Smith jewelry collection, a favorite with stars like Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Kelly Ripa, Diane Kruger, […]