Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry played a concert Thursday night at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel.

The Palazzo hosted the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair presented by the Nevada Restaurant Association featuring nearly 75 renowned restaurants and beverage purveyors on Thursday night.

Hidden away within the colossal structure of the Dubai World Trade Center, Donatello Restaurant and Lounge boasts lavish décor and an enticing Italian menu. Yet situated not far from DIFC, known for its abundance of high-end dining options, one immediately wonders at how the placement of this new Italian venue can compete with the nearby haven of renowned luxury eateries. With such musings in mind my guest and I ventured inside the restaurant and were pleasantly enraptured by the appealing ambiance furnished with gold tables and chairs and plush gold-toned tie-back drapes. Friendly staff welcomed us eagerly within the interior which we found was surprisingly - empty. While a bit dismayed by this realization, we were equally intrigued by the restaurant's level of sophistication and knowledgeable staff. We were quickly seated and waited upon as the only guests in the house - a rare and uncommon treat when dining out in Dubai.

Memorial Day weekend festivities kicked off with a big splash today at Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas.

Memorial Day weekend kicked off on Thursday at Surrender Nightclub with Afrojack.

The Henry Clay People rocked the stage at BLVD Social Club — Thursdays Live at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Thursday night.

The Miss USA contestants were spotted soaking up the sun and playing water volleyball at the Beach Club Pool at Flamingo Las Vegas on Thursday.

A uniquely American approach to artisanal chocolate-making has reached Santa Monica, with the new John Kelly Chocolates location in what I call the “truffle triangle” (1111 ½ Montana Avenue, 323-851-3269). Not coincidentally, “truffle fudge” is this boutique brand’s silky signature. But there’s more.

Singer P!nk and a group of friends were spotted enjoying cocktails in the lounge at Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace on Thursday night.

Don Omar performed at the Soundwaves poolside concert series at the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday night to kick off Memorial Day weekend.

“The Normal Heart,” Larry Kramer’s play directed by five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe will officially open the American Conservatory Theater’s 2012-2013 season from Sept. 13-Oct.7.

The Laugh Factory celebrated its Las Vegas grand opening at the Tropicana Las Vegas on Wednesday night. To ring in the celebratory night, guests enjoyed a pre-show cocktail reception, followed by headliner Paul Rodriguez and special guest comedians.

In this issue: Haute Living magazine and Haute Time invite readers to get an inside look at Bell & Ross from the perspective of CEO Carlos Rosillo.

On May 25, 1977, George Lucas revolutionized the film industry with the first 'Star Wars' film.

On Thursday night, Georges St-Pierre dined at Tao Asian Bistro at the Venetian. The current UFC Welterweight Champion enjoyed lobster wontons, sea bass and Kobe rib eye, raving that he loved the sea bass and ate way too much.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday announced plans for 30 acres of formal gardens, two new baseball fields and major infrastructure overhauls on Governors Island.

The Meritage Resort and Spa owned by Pacific Hospitality Group has always been known for being the largest resort inside of Napa city. But the property has just gotten even bigger, with a complete private finance, to expand the luxury property in the amount of $40 million. With the expansion, the resort has added 165 new guestrooms and suites, along with a balcony or private patio, a sports bar with six bowling lanes, and so much more.

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