On Saturday, as part of the Food & Wine Festival, a tribute dinner was held in honor of Alain Ducasse, famed master of Provencal cooking methods and bringing powerful and far-reaching influence on contemporary cooking and dining.

For one night only upscale restaurant Bolshoi turned into Venice Carnival set. The grand celebration marked the opening of first boutique of Italian jewelry brand Gavello in Moscow. As the occasion required, the party was thrown with greatest aplomb attracting many celebrity guests.

Available throughout the month of March, the "Choose Your Stay, Enjoy Your Play" package at Aloft Tempe Hotel offers plenty of perks and accommodations conveniently located to the training stadiums of the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's, Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs.

Get ready Miami! It is finally our time to enjoy our major fashion event of the year. New York has just recently wrapped up fashion week, with shows, parties, and events all over the city. Now it's Miami's turn. We may just have a little edge over them though...That would be the gorgeous weather, the beautiful beaches, and not to mention the VIP parties at LIV and the Gansevoort! According to miamifashionweek.com, the 13th annual Miami International Fashion Week will take place Thursday March 3 through Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The convention center will be transformed into a state-of-the art "Fashion City." It will be set up to showcase all fashion shows, exhibitions, and sponsor lounges. This yearly, major event captures the city's socialites, key players, and the who's who in Miami. People from all over the world flock to this event.

On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Fresh Start Women's Foundation held its 15th annual Fashion Gala event, hosted by CBS news anchor Katie Couric and held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, to benefit the Jewell McFarland Lewis - Fresh Start Women's Resource Center.

From the moment you arrive at this secluded private island retreat, you will discover a world of wonder and adventure.

By far the nicest annual BBQ in L.A. is the Diller/von Furstenburg BBQ. It is always such a great day! The who's who of Hollywood, along with their friends and families from all over the world come into town for the occasion. I had such a fabulous Saturday afternoon a their home.

Transient and surreal, capturing the remnants of past meetings and possible future encounters in a shelter used for temporary abode and immediate survival, the photographs from Roger Ballen's most recent book Boarding House depict an imaginary child-like space and life on the edge.

Don’t let the name mislead you; this chic Beacon Hill boutique is not limited to celebratory times of year. You can, and should, make your own special occasion any day by stopping in to browse their collection of women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories. They are always well stocked with stylish pieces from top labels such as Leifsdottir, Geren Ford, Hunter Dixon, and AKA New York.

A month after The South Beach Wine & Food festivities are over, Bali Ha'i celebrates its 17th year at The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Sunday, March 27. More than 500 guests will gather to mingle, dine, and groove amongst the tropical oasis.

Bye bye winter body, hello fit figure! Physique 57 is city's best new fitness craze. Founded by Tanya Becker, Physique 57 is a dynamic cardiovascular program of orthopedic stretches and isometric exercises designed to rapidly transform your body.

Food lovers rejoice for the much-loved award-winning Jones the Grocer just opened in the luxury "Pearl Plaza" building in Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi last week.

George Bumbaris & Sarah Stegner, the environmentally-conscious chefs & co-owners of Prairie Fire & Prairie Grass Cafe, have designed a new "Sustainable Wedding Program," drawing attention to the growing movement of socially conscious brides who wish to utilize sustainable resources for their wedding.

On Sunday, Feb. 27, the Phoenix Art Museum opens its exhibition "Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor," which displays the socialite and sportswoman's custom-made couture crafted by the likes of Hubert Givenchy, Charles James, Madame Gres, Cristobal Balenciaga, Mariano Fortuny and others.

Darren Criss held a belated birthday celebration Saturday night at Lavo at the Palazzo. The “Glee” actor, who turned 24 earlier in the month, stopped at the red carpet and graciously signed autographs and took photos with fans before heading in for dinner in the private dining room with a group of 25 friends.

Last night, Keep Memory Alive celebrated its 15th annual Power of Love gala at the Bellagio with a star-studded red carpet, celebrity chef dinner, exclusive auction items and exciting announcements for the future of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Jenni “JWoww” Farley celebrated her birthday at Hard Rock Hotel last night. She dined at Rare 120 with a dozen friends before hitting up Vanity nightclub.

Upon arriving at 8230 Melrose Avenue, I of coarse first noticed the gigantic 9 foot neon pink Vivienne Westwood signature which serves as the store’s exterior signage. The 10,000 square foot corporate headquarters is divided into 3 main locales. While the ground floor has more than 2,000 square feet of retail space, the second floor is dedicated to a very luxurious wholesale showroom. The best part is that the rooftop event area will host several trendy outdoor events in the coming months!