The giant Moet and Chandon cork, “The Spirit of 1743” rose in France and has drifted all the way to the Hollywood Hills. Just in time for this Sunday’s Oscars. Coincidence? This is the fourth year Moet and Chandon are the exclusive champagne of the Oscars. Rumors have swirled that the hot air balloon is carrying quite the treasure trove as surprised onlookers caught glimpses of “The Spirit of 1743” and noticing glimmering bottles of -allegedly- champagne.

New reports are indicating that market conditions in China are cooling down and China’s economy grew at the slowest pace in more than two years in the final quarter of 2011. In addition, Lamborghini sales in China are expected to increase around 20% in 2012, a far cry from the 70% growth seen in 2011.

Westhampton Beach artist Steven Colucci wowed his fans and collectors with a stunningly vibrant new series of mixed media works under the banner of “Concepts in Motion” at New York’s oldest family run gallery of fine jewels & contemporary art Belenky Brothers Gallery on Grand Street in the heart of SoHo on two evenings February 10 and February 17.

San Francisco Artisanal bread maker, Boudin Bakery, is celebrating National Clam Chowder Day this Saturday, February 25, 2012. In honor of this special occasion, Boudin Bakery will be offering a one-day buy-one-get-one special for its classic clam chowder in a bread bowl. Boudin is the creator of the Original San Francisco Sourdough and sells over 1 million of its renowned clam chowder in a bread bowl per year.

San Francisco Bay Area dwellers and beyond: Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, and rightfully the top reason to escape to Livermore. Last month, the restaurant at Wente Vineyards Chef held a launch party to celebrate the addition of their new chef, Matt Greco. At the event, Greco unveiled his new menu inspired by his New York City roots.

Rose Wylie, who found her calling at the age of 4 with the help of a green paint box and coloring book, is finally having an exhibit display her work for the first time in Moscow at the Regina Gallery.

While the Lakers were successful in beating the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher still wanted to have a sit-down with their teammates.

The ever-so-sophisticated Edge, Steak & Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel will be having its second Specialty Dinner Night on February 28, at 7 p.m.

ACG Denver has selected her to be keynote speaker for the 2012 Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference by ACG Denver.

Vanity Fair Los Angeles Contributing Editor Wendy Stark Morrissey hosted an invitation-only cocktail reception at Hotel Bel-Air on February 20 to launch the new Montblanc “Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco” jewelry collection.

During London Fashion Week, the Burberry Prorsum AW 2012 show brought out some of the biggest names for the front row including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kate Bosworth, Clemence Poesy, Giorgia Surina.

Starting March 2nd, the Miami haute spot for celebrities and personalities, Villa 221, will launch Villa Nights happy hour in their 20,000 square-foot outdoor patio garden.

Tonight marks the foundation's 24th annual Auction and Party. The festivities will commence with a VIP reception followed by a the main event and a live auction. The host committee is made up of Jonathan Adler, Andy Cohen, Simon Doonan, Tim Gunn, Jane Pauley, Sherri Shepherd and Carmen Marc Valvo, and the event is sponsored by Coca-Cola and Patrón.

Check out Haute Time's exclusive interview with John Simonian, President of Richard Mille Americas. Find out which watch John wears daily, what new and exiting things are going on at the company and why he would recommend the Tourbillon Split Seconds Competition Chronograph RM 050 Felipe Massa to a customer is money wasn't an issue.

Holistic nutritionist, author and organic chef, Brigitte M. Britton, is joining local VIPs in an educational and energizing organic private breakfast to kick-off the much-anticipated South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture kicked off “Campaign Hollywood” week by celebrating the “Vanities” 20th Anniversary on February 20 at Siren Studios.

Haute 100 lister Jason Pomeranc along with business partner and San Francisco Haute 100 lister John Pritzker and CEO Stephen Brandman announced that the lifestyle hotel company provisionally known as JT Hospitality is now Commune Hotels & Resorts. The group was formed in October 2011 as the new parent company, following the merger of the […]

The Orpheus Island Resort, situated in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, is officially reopening on March 3. The hotel underwent renovations after Cyclone Yasi forced the resort to close down.