Firebird, a New York City restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, was first conceived by Russian Baroness Irina von der Launitz in an effort to recreate the magic of her homeland built around the theme of her beloved Russian Firebird ballet, is recreated by owner Joe Valentine to celebrate the original culture and cuisine with a modern twist.

The Cabochon Hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district is slated to open on April 2. The intimate hotel has eight bedrooms, four Studio-Standard guest rooms and four luxury Suites, which provide guests with a comfortable, homey atmosphere.

Famed menswear brand GANT is taking its Ivy League heritage global with the international launch of its GANT Yale Co-op shirt collection.

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Lucy Sparrow is an up and coming British artist who mixes craft with conceptual art drawing influences from the works of Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry. Her work is satirical and very colorful; think a blend between London street artist Banksy and Andy Warhol.

Nestled between the village of Positano and Hotel San Pietro, Villa Tre Ville offers a spectacular view of the sea spread over four private deluxe villa buildings and plenty to keep entertained.

Stars came out in droves to check out and shop Restoration Hardware’s Exposed: Spring 2012 Collection. Over 1,000 guests including actress, Mila Jovovich, Hunger Games star, Elizabeth Banks and Malin Akerman sipped cocktails and mingled at the event, which benefited the Prints and Drawing Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

At Basel World 2012, Haute Time sat down with Steven Holtzman, the founder of the very exotic and exclusive watch brand Maitres Du Temps.

The recently opened Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant at the Acqualina Resort and Spa allows patrons to dine out or stay in, offering an array of prepared and gourmet foods in addition to a daily specials menu that includes Roasted Marinated Chicken and Wild Tiger Shrimp. Acqualina’s Executive Chef Christopher Blum and Chef Michele Mazza of Il Mulino New York are the culinary masterminds behind the expertly curated menu at Piazzetta.

Last night the Cinema Society hosted a screening of upcoming film "The Adopted". The society then teamed up with Dior Beauty to host an after-party in celebration of the film. Attending the soiree at the Soho Grand hotel were Melanie Laurent, Marie Denarnaud, Woody Harrelson, Dylan McDermott, Dave Franco, Mark Ruffalo, Eva Amurri, Dianna Vavra, Tony Danza, Amy Sacco, and more.

The Valentino Rodeo Drive flagship store opened in Beverly Hills with a slew of celebrities lined up to fete the store’s opening. Celebrities like stylist Rachel Zoe, model Molly Sims and actresses Minka Kelly and Rose McGowan showed up for the evening.

Keep voting to push your favorite NYC eateries to the Elite Eight. Still in the running are: Jean Georges, Daniel, The Lion, Cipriani, Del Posto, Il Mulino, Balthazar, The Darby, The Waverly Inn, Per Se, Mr. Chow, Nobu, Peter Luger, Bond St, Tao and Rao’s.

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The Stafford London hotel is celebrating its 100-year anniversary with a special offer to stay for three nights in the duplex or penthouse suite with the chance to discover the finer side of Great Britian – like tailored clothing, jewelry and more.

Pop star Madonna has been making the rounds promoting her new album, MDNA, and she also quietly listed her Beverly Hills French Country-style mansion for $28 million as a pocket listing.

You’ve probably heard of stair lifts for humans, but now a prototype for a dog stair lift is in the works. The developer plans on pricing it at £5,000 with hopes that it will resonate with the dog-loving community.

Ferretti has just launched the latest Custom Line 112 superyacht series for wealthy Chinese owners. Hull 28 of the Custom Line 112 Next series was debuted at Ferretti’s Ancona yard during a private ceremony.

Nate Hoffelder of www.mediabistro.com compiled a list of the five most expensive eBooks on the Kindle Store. Springer, a company that specializes in professional and scholarly books, published all five titles.