In the past, Miami was primarily recognized for it’s nightlife, but in recent years the city has stepped up both it’s artistic and culinary levels a notch (or two.)

This Friday, November 11, 2011, join Hotel Healdsburg and Dry Creek Community Kitchen for a community cocktail party in honor of Hotel Healdsburg and Dry Creek Kitchen’s 10 year anniversary. The event will feature “only in Healdsburg” purveyors and other local talents. This evening will celebrate what makes Healdsburg a dynamic community, and will feature bites from Dry Creek Kitchen, 30 fine wines from the region (see complete list below), along with the unveiling of the #10 cocktail created by cocktail guru Scott Beattie in celebration if the occasion.

Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi has developed a way to give patients the results they desire—results not possible to get from a traditional abdominoplasty. A leading New York plastic surgeon with 29 years of experience, Dr. Asaadi’s technique achieves flatter, firmer results than the one traditionally performed can attain.

Chophouse Miami Bistro and Lounge is located in the heart of downtown, within walking distance from other top-notch eateries such as Il Gabbiano, DB Moderne Bistro and Zuma.

One of Dubai's favorite restaurants since its arrival just a year ago, La Petite Maison transports the culinary delights and charming ambiance of Southern France to Dubai. It has become the home for Cusine Nicoise, whose origins trace back to traditional Genoese cooking from the Northern Italian seaport town of Genoa. Seemingly unprobably for Dubai's desert climate, La Petite Maison boasts local produce, especially artichokes, courgettes, tomatoes, peppers and olives served with seafood, meat and fresh pasta in a culinary style which is highly Mediterranean in substance yet reflects upon the exquisite presentation of French cuisine.

Brooks Brothers has dressed some of the world's most powerful players and starting November 8th they can add Kermit The Frog to their list of prestigious clients. The iconic American brand outfitted the famously green Hollywood legend for his newest movie, Disney’s The Muppets which opens Thanksgiving weekend.

Four Seasons Resort Nevis, an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network, is offering guests and golf enthusiasts a very special opportunity.

A 22-year-old student and professional poker player made history early this morning by becoming the first German resident to win the World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio.

The Children's Tumor Foundation held their annual Benefit Dinner at the lavish Cipriani ballroom in New York City on November 2. The event was a hit with over 750 attendees from all over the country, including many of Manhattan’s finest as well as 200 team members of the Quicken Loans Family.

Dejaun Jewelers will be hosting it's 2011 Annual Watch Fair this week at two Southern California locations. On Wednesday November 9th, the location at Westfield Fashion Square Sherman Oaks will host the event from 5:00-9:00pm and on Thursday Nov. 10th the Thousand Oaks location will play host from 5-9pm

Last night Versace presented their H&M collection to an elite list of guests that included Bruce Weber, Patrick Demarchelier, Christopher Kane, Alexander Wang, Blake Lively, Sofia Coppola, Jessica Alba and Uma Thurman.

Scott Frances is a photographer who has worked with the likes of architects such as Richard Meier, and is a regular contributor to magazines such as Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, The New York Times and Departures. He has photographed the homes of such celebrities as Jennifer Aniston, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Claire Danes, Estee Lauder, Clive Davis and Steve Jobs.

Celebrate this Thanksgiving at The Setai Fifth Avenue, an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network.

On Tuesday November 8th, The Financial Times celebrated with a special cocktail and canapes reception in part of the launch of Luxury 360, a new section on FT.com that is a one-stop source for all FT news, analysis, blogs and special features related to the luxury industry.

De Bethune has created a 12-piece limited edition “spaceship-inspired” iPhone shield in polished and bead-blasted titanium as a tribute to the late Steve Jobs.

Bottega Veneta has just opened doors (on Madison Avenue, no less) to its first women's-only store ever in the region. The stunning new store is an interior design haven. The walls of the store are covered in suede and the door has been covered in leather.

Heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis was honored recently at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario with an honorary doctorate. The ceremony took place at the institution’s recreational complex gymnasium, where the famous boxer played basketball while growing up nearby after moving from London, where he was born.

Best Buy has failed in the United Kingdom and now plans to close the 11 stores it opened.