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Top 5 Valentine’s Dinner Dates in San Francisco
It’s almost that time of the year again…Valentine’s day! The big day is only one week away, and if you haven't set your plans yet, not to worry. Spoil your sweetie for the big day with the best food the bay area has to offer. Haute Living presents the top 5 dinner dates in (and around) San Francisco.
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Lavo’s Super Bowl Party Draws Celebs and Plenty of Champagne
Not your run-of-the-mill sports spot, but haute for the Super Bowl just the same, Lavo hosted a champaign soaked viewing party. The likes of Mario Lopez stopped by to sample Lavo's special Game Day Wings and, in true Lavo style, enjoyed menu items like the Filet Mignon as well. Lopez stuck around for the game and toasted the Giants big win with an amped up crowd.
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Facebook Graffiti Artist to Make $200 Million
Another Facebook-related millionaire story has emerged as the social media company announces it is going public. David Choe is a graffiti artist who took shares instead of cash for painting Facebook’s first headquarters seven years ago is set to make $200 million now that Facebook is heading to Wall Street.
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Stuart Weitzman Re-Launches Million Dollar Shoes
Famed designer to the stars Stuart Weitzman is bringing back an old classic with the re-launch of his one-of-a-kind jeweled shoes, the million dollar shoes from 2002.
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Haute 100 Los Angeles Update: Brett Ratner to Direct Pilot for Spy Drama on Fox
Renowned movie director Brett Ratner is taking his skills to a different realm. He is set to direct the pilot for a new spy drama by writer/producer Karyn Usher on Fox.
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St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco Sells Luxury Penthouse for $28 million
The luxury real estate market is often surprising and the sale of this penthouse located in the top floor of the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco is no exception -- it just sold for $28 million, after being listed in 2008 for $70 million.
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Peninsula Hong Kong Prepares for Renovations
Over the next year, Peninsula Hotels has numerous renovation and upgrade projects planned for its properties, including its Hong Kong location, which will go through a two-phase renovation.
Haute Time
Haute Time: The Panerai Pocket Watch To Be Released?
It is still unknown if Panerai will be releasing this dazzling watch anytime soon, but one of the Paneristi Team managed to snap a couple of shots of it at SIHH
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The Top 5 Romantic Restaurants For Valentines Day in Moscow
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Moscow is filled with many romantic restaurant possibilities. Most of upscale restaurants in town offer a truly memorable Valentine’s Day night out. Looking for a place to spoil your loved one with luxurious night of fine dining in a romantic surrounding? Here are five spots that are sure to appeal to the romantic in all of us.
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Four Seasons to Host Tory Burch Spring Preview Brunch
Representatives from Tory Burch will provide an exclusive look at the upcoming spring collection when the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco hosts a Tory Burch Pre-Valentine’s Day Brunch this Sunday, Feb. 12.
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Haute Time: Vacheron Constantin Displaying Rare and Timeless Pieces of History
Vacheron Constantin will be displaying a few of their rare timepieces at the "Watchmaking in Geneva. The Magic of Craftsmanship, Treasures of Gold and Enamel" exhibit at Geneva Musee d Art et d'Histoire
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Treat Yourself to the Trump Chicago Spa Indulgence Package
Take time to relax and rewind with a special spa indulgence getaway for two at The Spa at Trump Chicago.
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U2 Rocker Bono Set to Become Facebook Billionaire
Already part of the music industry’s most successful rock bands, Bono is about to become even wealthier, thanks to an investment he made in Facebook in 2009.
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Chaya Venice’s ‘Oyster Fair’ and Manhattan Beach’s ‘Can You Dig It’ Event
It’s a festive dining affair in Los Angeles as Chaya Venice prepares for the Oyster Fair, which will take place from February 15 through March 3. Manhattan Beach’s ‘Can You Dig It’ inaugural event will kick off on February 24.
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Haute Charity: New Yorkers To Strip Down For Valentine’s Day Run
Ever wonder what it would feel like to run through the streets of New York City in your underwear? On February 11th, nearly 200 lucky New Yorkers will get that chance to take it all off for a good cause during Manhattan's first annual Cupid's Undie Run.
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The New York Helmsley Hotel to Undergo a Complete $65 Million Renovation
The New York Helmsley Hotel will be Helmsley no longer, after Starwood Hotels & Restorts Worldwide, Inc and Host Hotels & Resorts announced the beginning of a complete $65 million renovation at this historic hotel. The hotel will be reinvented to fit the Westin experience and will fly a Westin flag at its completion in June 2012. The hotel’s new name is still being discussed.
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Wanderlust Hotel’s Space Suite in Singapore
Singapore’s Wanderlust Hotel has a top floor completely conceptualized by fFurious – a local design company – including a “Space” Suite outfitted with eccentric outer space design features.
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Tour De France Restaurant Group Celebrates 5th Annual Winter Stinky Cheese Festival
From February 10th through the 17th, Tour de France Restaurant Group will celebrate the fifth edition of their much-anticipated Winter Stinky Cheese Festival. The event features som eof Manhattan's best This year’s festival has a new twist: a competitive sommelier smack-down between Café D’Alsace’s Beer Sommelier Gianni Cavicchi and Nice Matin’s Wine Sommelier Aviram Turgeman to determine if wine or beer pair best with the stinkiest of cheeses.










