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Haute Dining: Area 31 at the EPIC Hotel Unveils its New Menu Under Executive Chef Michael Reidt
This weekend’s “super” moon makes dining somewhere with spectacular views all the more important as the biggest full moon in years arrives this Saturday. Area 31 at the Epic Hotel has waterfront and skyline views, an outdoor terrace, and a recently unveiled revamped menu by Executive Chef Michael Reidt, making it the spot to check out this weekend for good food and moonlight.
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Haute Event: LAVUK Show for Concept Fashion Week
Digital media, paint on canvas, and multimedia art installations all align solid white walls as you enter Ace Gallery on Wilshire Boulevard. Winding corridors lead to a packed pavement rectangle housing the oh-so familiar white folding chairs filled with a sea of fashion followers, editorial press, local designers, and LA socials anxiously awaiting the initial event of the week with pre-show entertainment consisting of black and white graphic canvas paintings along the walls with a dj playing electronic trance mixes to satisfy the crowd.
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The James Beard Foundation names its 2011 Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian of the Year Award Winners
Although the final nominees for The James Beard Foundation award categories will not be announced for another week, two of the top honorees and recipients of this year’s prestigious award have been revealed.
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Haute Dining: The Best Places for Sunday Brunch in Los Angeles
Since it’s officially spring, mimosas, fanciful Eggs Benedict variations, and designer fruit smoothies are back in full swing, and therefore the time has come to let you know about a few of the best old and new establishments around L.A. for sipping and indulging on a sunny Sunday morning.
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FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Fuses Music and Fashion Together
As with every year, FUNKSHION - Fashion Week Miami Beach, will fuse music and fashion like no other city in the world could do, in MIAMI STYLE!
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Haute Dining: The Best Sushi in San Francisco
It is no secret that San Francisco has one of the best culinary scenes in the country. We really got it all: best Italian, best Mexican, best seafood. And if you are looking for authentic, gourmet and one-of-a-kind sushi to please your taste palate, we've got that too.
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Haute Event: Event Planning Boutique Blu Bungalow Launches in Cow Hollow
Blu Bungalow, an event planning boutique created by veteran event planner Hazel Bourget, recently held a launch event for its grand opening this past Saturday, March 12, in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood. Guests were invited to celebrate the boutique’s launch, as it is the first business of its kind to open in the area.
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Haute Eats: Seasons 52 Introduces Their Spring Menu
Spring is in the air, which means restaurants are redoing their menus left and right. But nobody does it like Seasons 52, which has built its whole point of view around changing with the seasons. For spring, the popular South Coast Plaza haute spot is bringing out surf, turf and of course, a new spin on their signature dessert, the mini indulgence.
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Haute Spot: Paulette Macarons – Authentic French Cookies in the Bay Area
The French are "fou" about macarons, so it should come as no surprise a day would be dedicated to these cute-as-a-button confections. Yep, you guessed it… Macaron Day! March 20 all over France is officially Le Jour du Macaron---and how sweet it is that we can find the quintessentially Parisian treats right here in San Francisco.
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Dee Shultz Presents Austin Waterfront Home for $6.9 Million
This exceptional waterfront home is a perfect blend of classical details and modern accents. Discretely tucked away on 1.2 acres of beautifully manicured grounds overlooking beautiful Lake Austin and conveniently located in one of the most exclusive gated waterfront communities in Austin.
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Haute Event: Alternative Apparel Showcases Fall 2011 Collection
Alternative Apparel showcased its Fall 2011 collection of apparel and accessories on March 15, 2011 at the Palihouse in Hollywood. Their modern presentation, including a runway show and surprise performance by the Silver Lake Chorus, was highlighted throughout the evening.
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Renowned Pottery & Glass Co. Simon Pearce Partners With Luxury Resort
Vermont-based company Simon Pearce has been offering original, hand blown glass, handmade pottery, and unique tabletop accessories with distinctive design and quality since 1971. Simon Pearce products embody both traditional and contemporary styles—all with the utmost simplicity, sophistication, and daily functionality.
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Ali & Kleo Landucci Present 2,400+ Acre Vancouver Bridge Creek Estate
Bridge Creek Estate is a historic family ranch founded in 1912 by the 5th Marquess of Exeter, William Cecil. It has been operated for almost 100 years by four generations of the Cecil family.
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Haute Event: Kate Betts Honored at Neiman Marcus Luncheon to Celebrate her Newest Book
Kate Betts, author of Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style, was recently honored at a luncheon hosted by Helen Hilton Raiser and Jennifer Raiser at Neiman Marcus on Thursday, March 10th, where a book signing commenced immediately afterward. The book covers an in-depth look at the First Lady’s style evolution from the beginning of the campaign trail to present day.
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Haute Fashion: Prada’s Creepers are Spring’s Hottest Trend
If you happened to miss what the House of Frankenstein Prada sent down their runway last Milan Fashion Week, here is your chance to catch a glimpse of what a $795 Skechers ShapeUp looks like.
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Sibarth Real Estate Presents $15 Million St. Barts Villa
Located in Lorient Bay, this brand beachfront property is designed for an exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle to meet the requirements of the most discerning of guests. Decorated in a tasteful contemporary style, this luxurious property offers stunning views of the ocean and the neighboring islands.
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Haute Spot: Sense Spa at The Carlyle
My home away from home in New York is The Carlyle. As a rule, I can be found holding court in the corner of Bemelmans; I love the ambiance, its chic, and lovely in its candlelit splendour, canvased in the golden hues of Ludwig Bemelmans peintures, reminiscent of my childhood, a variance of Madeline and her adventures. Arriving at Bemelmans, I always feel my best, as I’ve just spent the afternoon in the luxurious haven of the Sense Spa.








