Award winning Indian restaurant Tamarind is poised to set up shop in Southern California in October.

Devoted to the advancement of education for young women, The Soledad O’Brien and Brad Raymond Foundation is hosting an inaugural fundraising event, “New Orleans in the Hamptons” August 12 in Bridgehampton, Long Island.

Read this issue to find out Haute Living New York’s top Hamptons destinations. Discover where to go for everything from the best dining and shopping to the elite fitness destinations and impressive nightlife spots in these last weeks of summer.

Fawaz Gruosi is the president and founder of fine jeweler and legendary party organizer de Grisogono, and he just celebrated his birthday at an extravagant bash complete with models, actors and the social elite.

Dream Sun Valley Estate home in the coveted Lane Ranch subdivision. Enjoy the proximity of all Sun Valley has to offer, while still feeling tucked away in your private resort oasis. The remarkable finishes, fixtures and design of this stunning home must be experienced to believe.Breath taking master suite, gourmet kitchen, formal dining area and […]

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Thank you to my dear and precious Haute Living readers and friends of Nantucket who helped make my book signing event an amazing and great success!! Yes, Haute Healing happened on Nantucket with SONIA’S RING: 11 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR HEART, at Vanessa Noel. As you may have read in my previous post Vanessa hosted a wonderful book signing event for me to share my story and celebrate my mother on her birthday, and now I want to share with you some fabulous photos from my trip and inspirational thoughts.

Pitt stars in and is producing the zombie thriller, directed by Marc Forster and based on the best-selling novel World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks. Pitt plays Gerry Lane, a United Nations employee with machismo to spare, who travels the globe in an effort to compile a report on a zombie pandemic that is destroying humanity.

Billionaire philanthropist and renewable energy crusader Thomas Steyer has been asked to speak at this year’s American Renewable Energy Day (AREDAY) in Aspen, which takes place August 17 – 21. He was asked largely due to his help in defeating California Proposition 23, a corporate-funded initiative to suspend the state’s groundbreaking 2006 global warming law that aimed to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions down to its 1990-year levels by 2020.

Guerrilla Culinary Brigade, a hospitality company known for bringing exclusive "Pop Up" restaurants to Manhattan, resulting in one-of-a-kind, memorable culinary and social moments has more surprises in store for New Yorkers in the know. Founded by Alan Philips and Jason Apfelbaum, some of their projects include The Feast, The Hunger, and The Thirst. In addition, they recently launched their first permanent restaurant project CO-OP Food & Drink at the Hotel on Rivington, but couldn't resist returning to their Pop Up Restaurant roots for the next chapter.

Hollywood's busiest man, Ryan Seacrest, is adding yet another project to his already brimming list by developing a new reality TV show with the Bravo network. Currently titled The Shahs of Sunset, the show will showcase the Persian-American community in Los Angeles and highlight some of its more vibrant characters. (Think Persian-American Jersey Shore.)

She’s already conquered the task of skin and hair beauty and now Loren Ridinger is taking on the task of adornment with her new jewelry line, Yours by Loren, available exclusively on HSN this winter. The new collection of gorgeous pieces reflects the same elegance of her Loren Jewels lines, but is more affordable, creating a line fit for today’s fashionable woman.

Miami hotspot Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (WKB) welcomes a new executive chef, Miguel Aguilar. Chef Aguilar was selected after a nation-wide search, and was undoubtedly chosen for his creativity and experience.

Fashion legend Ralph Lauren has launched a new line called Denim & Supply, available today online – but don’t expect to see any pastel polos. The line is an edgier, more downtown take on the brand’s celebrated American heritage roots with an added emphasis on creating a rugged, individualized style.

Open this issue of Haute Living Los Angeles to read about the weeklong June festivities in Beverly Hills. Guests of La Dolce Vita celebrated with Italian treats and cocktails while shopping and browsing unique Italian jewelry and fashion, amongst other items. Read more to find out what store promotions and presentations were held.

Due to growing demand for custom-made Rolls-Royce vehicles, the super-luxury British manufacturer is expanding its Bespoke operation.

Construction has officially begun on the Lucky Strike lanes in San Francisco.

In this issue, the woman behind Vivre and its various related businesses (Vivre.com, Vivre Signature Collections, V by Eva, to name a few) shares a typical day’s events with us. Three things dominate the ultra-chic entrepreneur’s busy schedule: her kids, her Blackberry, and plenty of espresso.