Summer means two things: the kind of weather perfect for outdoor fun — and cocktails to match. And with that, Tim Rita, a bartender at the award-winning Halekulani Hotel devised five new cocktails perfect for this season's major sporting events, namely the Tour de France and the Tinman Triathlon, both held in July.

Brad Pitt is no longer the only man in Angelina Jolie’s life. Louis Vuitton reportedly paid the mega-star $10 million to appear in a series of ads for an upcoming campaign. The actress slash philanthropist’s flawless mug will be one of many famous faces the French luxury label has utilized to market their coveted goods.

This Sunday, May 1 marks the 24th Annual Spring Brunch & Fashion Show! Mark Shale's designs will be featured down the runway at the Harold Washington Library in the Winter Garden Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Join Chicago House's co-chairs, Brett Locasio and Tim Weber along with Maria Pinto who is the creative director of Mark Shale for a spectacular Sunday. Guests will feast on a scrumptious 3-course brunch by Jewell Events Catering, sip on cocktails by Grey Goose, and nosh on desserts by Sara Lee all while viewing the latest Spring fashions!

Hillstone, the esteemed restaurant group behind the likes of Houston’s, Palm Beach Grill, R+D, South Beverly Grill, and others, has bought out the Hamptons’ Della Femina. According to curbed.com, rumors of the takeover have been buzzing for a while, but now they have been confirmed. The new name of the East Hamptons spot will be East Hampton Grill and will draw inspiration from its sister restaurant in Florida, the Palm Beach Grill.

Acclaimed , 24 year-old British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding took to the stage at W San Francisco as part of W Hotels Worldwide Symmetry Live, the hotel group’s ongoing live concert series that showcases what’s hip and hot in music. Goulding, already a star in the UK, performed hits from her best-selling debut album of 2010, Lights.

On May 5, this year's 9th Annual Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program Wine Aficionado Dinner will pair gastronomic genius, José Andrés and his sumptuous Spanish cuisine with an elite international selection of fine wines.

Tennis court and swimming pool. Maximum privacy and security with double gated access to Estate.Adjoining 20 acres also may be available for purchase.

New waterfront contemporary home, located in guard-gated Bal Harbour. Boasting 12,000 square feet, this home is completely furnished and appointed with the finest amenities.

Skip the diet and get ready to dine on the best dishes from your favorite restaurants when three big food events come to Las Vegas in May.

The government of the Maldives islands has proposed plans to construct a floating golf course and convention center which is actually designed to tackle the threat of global warming. These synthetic floating islands will feature technologies such as water desalination, water cooling, and the use of floating solar blanket fields. Equipped with underwater tunnels that will attach the holes and pieces together, this golf course will allow people to experience the reef up close and personal.

Together with his family and closest friends, American film producer, Sean Wolfington, celebrated the big 4-0 with a surprise party at The Club in Casa Tua on Saturday, April 9th.

Epitomizing the understated elegance of bold strokes of ink on Japanese paper is Chef David Bouley’s long-awaited restaurant. On Wednesday, April 20, Brushstroke officially opened its doors to the public after weeks of private events and previews.

Imagine this: you wake up, have your morning coffee and a quick bite to eat, maybe catch up on some emails or the news, pick out your outfit for the day, and which new BMW you’ll be taking for your spin around Miami. Not too shabby, right? Well, the opulent Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne – Miami’s only AAA Five Diamond resort – and BMW are making this a reality by offering Ritz guests complimentary access to one of eight pristine new BMW models for their personal daytime and evening use from May 1 through June 4 through the Ritz-Carlton BMW Driving Tour. Key Biscayne is the first stop on the 2011 tour, which will travel to other Ritz-Carlton locations in Amelia Island, Reynolds Plantation, Charlotte, and Naples through December.

Yesterday was the New York Presbyterian Hospital lunch at Cipriani 42nd Street. The co-chairs were Lizzie Tisch and Samantha Boardman Rosen. Dior did the fashion show and previewed some great clothes for the season! I wore Armani and Jack Vartanian. It was great to see everyone looking beautiful and ready for spring. Serena Boardman, Daniella […]

Next up in the Monettes Artisan Winemaker Series on Hawaii Island is dinner with Ron Melville of Knights Valley, Sonoma County Melville Vineyards on Tuesday, May 3. The family-owned winery was founded in 1989 and its extraordinary Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon was soon in high demand by collectors and aficionados of fine wine everywhere!

Open now in Scottsdale Quarter, the Carine W boutique offers casual and classy womenswear for discriminating shoppers who place a premium on quality of fabrics and craftsmanship. Carine W features designer and private label fashions, expert fashion consulting and custom fittings.

Hong Kong style icon and owner of hip restaurant Sevva, Bonnie Gokson is opening bespoke cake shop Ms B's Cakery today to coincide with Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton.

Gastropubs, the contemporary hippie-generation’s version of fine dining, are spreading around the country faster than a rumor on E!. Hollywood is a mecca for this bohemian variety and it’s no coincidence that one of the best examples of this sort of establishment happens to located there and aptly called BoHo.