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Haute Workout: Celebrity Fitness Instructor Sara Shears to Teach Ugi at Equinox San Francisco
If you are constantly worrying about not having enough time to spend hours at the gym to earn the pleasure of wearing that bathing suit that has been at the back of your drawer this whole winter, now is the time to do it! With the help of a revolutionary but yet so simple Ugi workout. Fortunately, if you want to try out the Ugi fitness program for yourself, the creator and co-founder of Ugi, Sara Shears, will be hosting classes at Equinox San Francisco and Equinox Palo Alto.
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Dinner and a Show: Jimmy Hopper at the Island Hotel
While you're enjoying restaurant week or booking your tickets to see Rock of Ages at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, why not combine the joys of dinner and music with the old school idea of a dinner show? Luckily, the Island Hotel's Palm Terrace Restaurant is debuting a special duo of delights: a prix fixe dinner and the musical stylings of Jimmy Hopper every Friday night.
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Save the Date: A Golden Night with the Heart of Gold Ball
This Saturday, March 5 the Hephzibah Children’s Association will host the Heart of Gold Ball at the Marriott Hotel Michigan Avenue. This year will be the the association’s 25th anniversary of their Group Homes program and what better way to celebrate. Those who attend will feast on an elegant dinner, dancing and social cocktailing. The silent auction for the evening will feature amazing options such as few beautiful vacation packages for you and your significant other or family to enjoy!
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Haute Event: Gulf Food 2011 and Anna Olsen Bring Canada’s Best to Dubai
With Gulf Food 2011 in full swing, Agriculture & Agrifood Canada hosted a reception for food hero Anna Olsen, a national treasure in her native Canada. Held at the Ritz-Carlton in the DIFC, the event highlighted not only the pockets of food lovers that reside in Dubai but that the desire to cook with fresh seasonal produce has become a universal theme.
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Haute Event: Behind-the-Scenes at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards
The Independent Spirit Awards have long been known as the “Cool Oscars.” The awards show occurs every year on the Saturday before the Academy Awards on the beach in Santa Monica and honors independent film stars. This year, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman were the big winners, but any given year turns out Brangelina level stars.
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Kitchen Confidential: Exclusive Interview with The Forge’s Chef Dewey LoSasso
Dewey LoSasso is the newly christened executive chef at the rejuvenated South Florida landmark, The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. LoSasso has been a mainstay in the culinary scene for more than 30 years, holding various executive posts, and even a stint as Donatella Versace’s personal chef. But it was not until LoSasso heard about The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar’s global search for a new executive chef that he opted for a new challenge. Pared down to a finalist list of 8 world-class chefs, LoSasso proved the best after a personal, in-home tasting by Forge owner Shareef Malnik.
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Destination Spa Haute Spot: Cal-a-Vie
If you have access to getaway to 200 private acres of rolling hills that house one of the world's finest destination spas, then you are one incredibly lucky person. Cal-a-Vie is the desintation health spa and resort tucked up and away in Souther California that is a favorite among celebrities and the nation's elite that keeps it's secrecy in tact and it's exclusivity on the forefront, creating an environment that promotoes personal wellness to the highest degree.
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Kitchen Confidential: Exclusive Interview with New York Chef Harold Dieterle of Kin Shop and Perilla
Watching and assisting his mother prepare traditional Sicilian Sunday suppers in their Long Island home is what initially inspired Harold Dieterle to become a chef. Dieterle has been a pillar in the restaurant scene for the last 10 years working at a variety of different spots, most notably the 1770 House, which garnered a two star review from The New York Times during his stint there. However, his list of accomplishments only begins there. In 2006, Dieterle competed and won the first season of Bravo’s "Top Chef."
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HAutos: The All-New Jaguar XJL
Transform your idea of luxury with the all-new Jaguar XJL, the stunning product of taking the road less traveled. Wipe away everything you thought you knew about the luxury sedan world because the newbie of the XJ series shatters preconceptions of what a luxury sports sedan should be.
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Haute Event: Jay Leno Helps Raise $3 million at Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance
Last weekend marked the fifth annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance. The concours showcases some of the most exotic classic automobiles and motorcycles. More than 7,000 guests showed up for the event over the three-day weekend.
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Haute Dining: Bar Covell is L.A.’s Newest Hidden Gem
When my dearest friend first took me to this recently opened, hidden little Los Feliz gem, it was love at first sight. Bar Covell is undoubtedly one of L.A.’s best wine bars and a must-go for all wine and cheese aficionados.
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Willis Polk Designed San Francisco View Home
This stunning home in the sought-after Gold Coast neighborhood of Pacific Heights was designed by the renowned architectural firm, Willis Polk & Co., noted for the design of the Palace of Fine Arts as well as many historically significant properties in The City.
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Q & A: Exclusive Interview with Couture Jewelry Designer Betty Lou Moscot
Being one of the fashion capitals of the world, New York City is more than satiated with clothing and jewelry designers. However, every once in a while I come across a few remarkable brands that have yet to reach the masses. For those fashioning and discerning ladies and gentleman this is a treat rarely encountered. Which brings me to Blu by Betty Lou Moscot, inarguably one of NY's best kept secret in jewelry.
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Save the Date: The Wilderness Invades the Miami Art Museum
It is only the first day of March, but mark your calendars for a great exhibit set to open at the end of the month at the Miami Art Museum.
The Wilderness, Miami Art Museum's newest exhibit officially debuts on Saturday, March 26th with an opening reception and artists' talk with David Brooks, Christy Gast and Allan McCollum.
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Haute Event: Ellie Fund’s 15th Annual Oscar Night Gala at Mandarin Oriental Boston
The famous Hollywood sign was nowhere to be seen, but Hollywood was in the air on Sunday night at the Ellie Fund’s 15th Annual Oscar Night Gala held at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston.
Champagne was flowing and the red carpet was packed as everyone came out to support the Ellie Fund and view the Oscars.
The event is the only of its kind in Boston and is officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
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Lucy Hendricks Presents Vero Beach Oceanfront
Fabulous oceanfront residence! Luxuriously refinished and ready to move in.
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Haute Sweets: Tribeca Treats New York
I'm not much of a sweet tooth, but once in a while I like to indulge in a decadent treat. I recently found a place that may serve and satisfy my occasional cravings.
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Say “I Do” to These Two Brits
Are those wedding bells we hear? But what to wear?! 'Tis the season for nuptials, and we couldn't help but notice that two labels from across the pond, Ted Baker London and Burberry Prorsum, have created youthful spring/summer collections with exactly what you need to make a good impression at those upcoming ceremonies.








