There are only a select few oddities in society that make absolute sense. Manufacturing a luxurious and attractive sports wagon with plug-in hybrid technology is one of them. Introducing Fisker’s new Surf, the “flying carpet” of the automotive eco-friendly movement.

Real estate billionaire and philanthropist Leonard Stern and his wife, Allison, recently made a $300,000 donation to Milk from the Heart, an organization that provides 1% milk to New York families in need.

On Thursday, October 6, 2011, FENDI celebrated the launch of its new fall fragrance – Fan di FENDI – with an intimate dinner party held at FENDI Casa in Miami.

Comedian and car collector Jerry Seinfeld will serve as co-grand marshal for the Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV, one of two high-profile Porsche events happening this weekend on the Monterey Peninsula.

On Monday, October 10, Panerai celebrated the early release of the Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days, at Milan’s Triennale Design Museum, in step with the opening of the Panerai-presented “O’Clock-Time Design, Design Time,” Exhibition.

Pick up this issue of Haute Living Miami for a guide to the best French food in the city, whether you’re looking for a bistro-style place or an elegant dining destination. We’ll fill you in on what to order and what to expect.

Yesterday evening, October 11, Hollywood’s famed Chateau Marmont had the pleasure of acting as the ultimate venue for a private, VIP viewing reception for artist, Domingo Zapata and actor/painter, Jordi Molla. Hosted by Haute Living Magazine and Bertaud Bélieu rosé, the posh event proved to be nothing less than spectacular.

The Stafford hotel’s new restaurant, The Lyttelton, has started a series of cooking classes. First up on October 29 is a game class, followed by lessons on festive British entertaining on December 3,4,10 and 11.

Michelin starred chef Nigel Mendham has joined Dukes to oversee the hotel’s new restaurant Thirty Six by Nigel Mendham.

Las Vegas may not be opening any new resorts, but that doesn’t mean things aren’t changing here in Sin City. The MGM Grand just announced that it was going through a $160 million redecoration of all 3,570 guest rooms and 642 suites in the hotel’s main tower.

This Wednesday, October 12, 2011, artisanal cocktail pioneer Scott Beattie and SF-Based Distillery No. 209 are teaming up for the No. 209 Gin Indian Summer Cocktail Competition at Spoonbar at in Healdsburg, California. A selection of well-known bartenders from the finest restaurants in Napa Valley and Sonoma County will be competing and mixing up innovative and delicious cocktails.

Artist David Salle host the Conversations in Context evening program + reception, tomorrow Thursday October 13th, 2011 at the Philip Johnson Glass House. Salle has four of his works on permanent display at the Glass House, a 47-acre site, in Connecticut tomorrow.

On Thursday October 6th, Panerai collaborated with the Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center and CancerCare.org for an afternoon out on the water to in part of Sailing Heals, attended by Haute Living's Kamal Hotchandani.

Executive Chef / Managing Partner Matthew Dolan and General Manager / Managing Partner Chad Bourdon will celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of Twenty Five Lusk on October 17th with a cocktail party in the restaurant’s downstairs bar and lounge.

Nike is taking a dive into the “geek chic” trend with their latest pair of Google-inspired shoes. Google community manager for Android and mobile Evan Steinberg used his Google+ page to unveil the new shoes he designed, named the Google x Nike Dunk Low “Shoegler” edition.

Lavish but intimate dinner parties are a rare luxury between friends. It’s a time to enjoy wine, food and the freedom to languish in each other’s company. Private chef Scott Spencer is making intimate Michelin starred dining available and accessible to all.

Here are some of the restaurants you may want to check out if you are interested in the high-end-approved, gastronomic fare, invested in, and owned by some of the city's most opulent

Amangiri Resort, an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network, has something very special planned this winter. Located on 600 acres in Southern Utah, this resort couldn't be more perfectly situated for a relaxing winter escape.