On Wednesday October 19th, Assouline celebrated the launch of Chef Daniel Boulud’s Cocktails & Amuse-Bouches, For Her & For Him at DANIEL on New York City’s Upper East Side. Author’s Chef Boulud and mixologist Xavier Herit  brought the book to life at the party giving classic cocktails and hors d’oeuvres a modern twist.  Herit carefully crafted each cocktail, utilizing the […]

Apple stores were closed for three hours yesterday, Oct. 19, with white sheets covering the windows so that employees could live stream a memorial for late company founder Steve Jobs in privacy. The memorial service was held at Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, CA.

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen and other Bulls members teamed up with Kia Motors to organize a rally on Wednesday, Oct. 19 to deliver much-needed school supplies to students at Victor Herbert Elementary School in Chicago.

The NBA officially announced that the Philadelphia 76ers was sold to a new ownership group to include well-known and proud Philly native Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Fifth Floor chef David Bazirgan has recruited some of San Francisco’s best-known chefs to cook for a night at the historic restaurant in December. Read on to find out who will be taking part in the event.

Hyatt has opened their 307-room Andaz property in Shanghai, China.

Contoured by the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Montage Beverly Hills, an exclusive member of the Haute Hotel Network is something of a starlet located at the heart of the Golden Triangle.

Check out these wild hotels from all over the world. From one made from crystallized salt to another on the rim of a volcano, these are definitely places that should go on the must-see list!

Wilkes Bashford, the upscale specialty clothing store for women and men with a long and celebrated San Francisco history, welcomes designer Temple St. Clair and her fall 2011 collection to the Union Square store for a special evening celebrating her 25-year career

Swizz Beatz Celebrates the Launch of Dom Pérignon Luminous at Private NYC Loft Party

New York’s elite gathered for an exclusive extravaganza at the legendary Studio 54 Nightclub, on October 18th, for a ‘One Night Only’ party of the past, hosted by SiriusXM Radio. Owned by partners Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell until 1986, Schrager deemed the party as commemorative of a glorious time in the New York City club scene, and affirmed the deceased Rubell would be proud.

Looking to keep your little ones occupied and entertained this half term? Follow Haute Living’s lead and hot foot it to So Japanese restaurant.

While the library construction itself cost just $17 million, a $64 million price tag is associated with multiple projects connected to the new West Hollywood Library. Haute Living breaks down the costs.

If you’re in the market for some high-end shoes, luxury boot maker John Lobb has introduced the Spirits of Capitals collection, which includes a crocodile skin $7,350 sandal.

Lustre Precious Gems is excited to carry Tourbillon cuff links by Swiss company TF Est. 1968. The Valley Fair Mall retailer is the exclusive carrier of these pieces in the Silicon Valley area. Watch aficionados will rejoice at the pieces, which are 20mm airtight and water-resistant. The cuff links come in seven styles, including brushed steel, polished steel, black-PVD, chocolate-PVD, yellow gold and rose gold.

It’s that time of year again – all the holidays begin to pile up and Christmas planning starts early. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has introduced its Christmas Book 2011 to provide customers with a fabulous list of gift ideas for the holiday season.

While staying at Villa Tre Ville, an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network, you have the chance to stay in the same rooms where the world renowned opera director, Maestro Zeffirelli's once resided.

Food is naturally meant to be shared, from the deliberate sections of a blushing tangerine effortlessly ready for divvying up, to some grilled shish kebab, edible totem poles layered with favorite meats and vegetables making for a playful round of “one for me and one for you”. Likewise, the experience of dining itself can deliciously […]