In the mood for “High Brow” Vietnamese? Head over to Red Medicine, the latest from a team that includes the “Umami Swami" Adam Fleischman, Jordan Kahn and Noah Ellis. In a smartly done modern room on Wilshire, Chef Jordan Kahn is serving up his delicious interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine. If you’re looking for authentic dishes like the ones at your favorite place in Westminster, you wont find them here. What you will find is artfully crafted fresh tasting food inspired by Viet cooking. Spicy, sweet and salty goodness for the soul. The mint, the coriander the Thai chili! I love it. The food is well balanced and consistent, complex flavors abound. Start off with some Hokkaido scallop cured with lime sugar, green strawberries, coriander and wood sorrel or maybe the “Banh Mi” with foie gras . Then try the Pintade Fermier slow cooked in caramel, cinnamon, with mustard greens and coriander. Plenty of vegetables for you Vegans. The Brussel Sprouts with caramelized shallots fish sauce and vermouth was quite nice.

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York City’s foremost French cultural center, will once again welcome top créateurs de mode for its annual Fashion Talks series. Pamela Golbin, chief curator of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile at the Louvre Palace, will host the discussions, which will feature Tory Burch on March 16, Lorenz Bäumer (the Place Vendôme jeweler sensation) on March 30, and the legendary Oscar de la Renta on April 4. The talks serve as a rare opportunity to engage in intimate dialogue with reputable fashion industry leaders and gain insight on their experiences and wisdom.

How do you spell Spring Break? MTV. The music video network hosted thousands of spring breakers yesterday at the Palms with sexy pool parties and kick-ass musical performances by some of the hottest emerging and established artists.

Lincoln Road has long been known to grace countless celebrities but last night’s South Beach premier of “Battle LA” was a star-studded evening of red carpet fun and action. The evening started with a huge crowd of movie goers with hopes of catching a glimpse of Hollywood meets Miami. The red carpet was littered with paparazzi and cameras as celebrities such as Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Peña, Morgan Spurlock, Marisol patton, Alejandra Pinzon, Adriana Fonseca and many more spoke about their rolls in the film and supported the Latin content in the film industry.

Set majestically on a stunning .53-acre lot, this stylish residence exudes elegance.

The clothes don’t make the person, the person makes the clothes; and in this case, Patricia Gomez-Gracia designer of Gomez-Gracia London has made the clothes. Gomez-Gracia’s Spring / Summer 2011 Collection is being showcased exclusively in Azzurro at the Village of Merrick Place in Coral Gables, Florida this Friday, March 11.

Irvine's food scene is definitely getting big -- with Capital Seafood set to open another location at the Spectrum and CUCINA Enoteca coming this fall, you'll have no shortage of choices when your stomach starts to growl. But what we're anticipating is the latest from the team that brings you Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Fashion Island and PF Changs, Paul Martin's American Bistro.

So, here’s my avant-garde timepiece of the week: the Kuros from watchmakers Cyrus, out of Geneva, Switzerland. This is a new collection to me, but one that has impressed me with its unique aesthetic, use of materials and is a collection that is driven by strong design concepts.

Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel in Menlo Park, California, recently announced their new family friendly promotion of delicious sprinkled cupcakes offered to their pint-sized guests with the child’s initial on top. These treats are offered from Rosewoods partner, Sprinkle Cupcakes, located in near by Palo Alto; home of Stanford University. They are also generously donating business for Rosewoods’ Children’s Rose Buds program, as well as for private events and business meetings held at the hotel.

Experience the beachfront in a way few others ever will. This extraordinary contemporary estate offers expansive walls of glass which showcase breathtaking views of the gently curving sandy beach at Padaro Lane.

In 2011 world events have pushed social conscience to become even more enlightened to the circumstances of those exploited or persecuted. Some companies and entrepreneurs who have recognized this appetite for ‘retail activism’ are leading the way for consumers to help the plight of many. One luxury fashion label that has come onto the radar is […]

It may not be boating or sailing weather yet in New England but folks attending this year's New England Boat Show are getting into the swing of things. Buying a boat, according to a CBS Money Report, is one way to "buy happiness"; and I must say that after time on a few yachts at the New England Boat Show I could not stop smiling. Spending time on one 30-foot yacht swept me away to a distant place with family, a nice cold drink, and the soothing ocean. Of course I was still just sitting in the yacht in the convention center, but imagining yourself on one is part of what the show is all about.

This week marks the opening of a new double-store space from Helmut Lang and Theyskens’ Theory. The concept boutique, located at 93 and 93.5 Mercer Street in SoHo, looks to push the contemporary design envelope in fashion retail. Fusing two distinct environments into one store presents an interesting juxtaposition in style and design innovation; both brands are hallmarked by varied, progressive and modern aesthetics.

Last week Dubai witnessed a stunning array of mega-yachts at the 19th Dubai International Boat Show held at the Dubai International Marine Club at the Mina Seyahi Hall. Gulf Craft, the region's largest and most internationally renowned boat manufacturer introduced a new model from each of its three distinct brands: Majesty, Oryx, and Silvercraft. The new models include Majesty 70, Oryx 42 Open, and Silvercraft 38CC fishing boat as well as the 'Gulf 95 Exp', a brand new 95 foot yacht introducing a new lifestyle concept to the Middle East.

Join other art aficionados for the opening of Jipsy's first solo exhibition at Butter Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District. Jipsy, also known as the Nefarious Girl, made a name for herself back 2002 as a haute nightlife photographer, exposing the true face of Miami's pulsating nightlife. Just As You Were is her first solo exhibition curated from thousands of nightlife photos shot from 2005 onwards.

The Ducati Diavel is making its national premiere on Friday, March 25. Are you ready?

Now that we are finally heading out of the winter season, we can bid farewell to the biting cold, icy roads and frumpy fashions that were more functional than fun to wear. To celebrate the coming of spring, Pranaa Ayurveda Spa & Yoga in Plano has released 12 new rejuvenating items to offer North Texans some relief.

If you’d consider flying to Cuba to smoke some of the highest quality cigars in the world, how about a quick trip over the state line to Indiana? The second annual Midwest Smoke Out, the largest cigar show and exhibition in the Midwest, will be held Thursday, April 7 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN, a 20 minute drive from downtown Chicago. The event attracts cigar enthusiasts from around the country for a night of premium cigars, fine spirits and wines, gourmet foods and more. Puff, puff pass.