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Haute Event: Exclusive Private Dinner Party at Tasting Table CEO’s SoHo Penthouse
Tasting Table joined forces with Kahlua to host an exclusive 16-seat dinner. The team-up was in honor of the Delicioso Night In initiative which aims to showcase the importance of staying in and enjoying good food and conversation. In NYC, where we all run around night after night, how appropriate (and necessary) is that? Handsome Tasting Table CEO Geoff Bartokovics held the intimate dinner in his beautiful SoHo penthouse. The gorgeous Danielle Kyrillos of Top Chef: Just Desserts also attended. It was great to kick back with a menu inspired by Kahlúa’s Veracruz heritage. We started with oysters, carnitas tostadas and scallop ceviche and moved on to a decadent pork belly on masa mash, and Veracruz-style fish stew with a spicy tomato broth. The dessert course had everyone ooh-ing; a mexican hot chocolate cake with Kahlúa Creme Anglaise. To accompany our eats were Kahlua cocktails including a Kahlua Fizz and Kahlua Sour, new takes on the liquer that most people exclusively associate with a White Russian, the cocktails were pleasantly innovative and a good use of the rich, coffee flavors of the spirit.
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Save the Date: Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne All-Star Charity Tennis Event
On March 22 The Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne will be hosting their second annual All-Star Charity Tennis Event. The 2010 Sony Ericsson winners will be back for an intimate gathering before they take part in their next tournament taking place on March 23. Top tennis professionals will be enjoying a champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres starting from 4 to 8 p.m., while interacting in various tennis matches. Some of the greats will include Andy Roddick, Caroline Wozniaki, Kim Clijsters, Guillermo Cañas and Ryan Harrison. The event will be led by Cliff Drysdale, Tennis Director Mark Chellas and ESPN tennis analyst Daren Cahill.
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Haute Event: ECOMB’s “GreenRaiser” Kickoff Event at Ornare
Last night, ORNARE, the contemporary Brazilian furniture and design store in Miami's Design District, hosted the Kickoff Party for the Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches' Annual "GreenRaiser" Party to take place on Thursday, April 21st. Guests in attendance were treated to organic cocktails by Veev, Brazil's own acai spirit, bites from Hawa Fusion, and green gifts from the furniture store.
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Haute Dining: The Best Sushi in New York City
Ambiance: Downtown chic
What to Order: Blue ribbon roll with shiso and fresh lobster and topped with caviar. Also, omakase (chef’s choice).
Who Comes Here: The hipster. Happy people with a good energy ready to have a great meal and all around dining experience.
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Haute Dining: Petrossian Boutique and Restaurant in West Hollywood Welcomes New Chef
Hear the name Petrossian and instantly the finest caviar in the world blissfully comes to mind. But now there’s another enticing reason to visit the casual, yet elegant restaurant located on Robertson – the innovative menu by its new Executive Chef, Giselle Wellman.
Giselle Wellman joined Petrossian three months ago much to the delight of neighborhood regulars and new-comers alike. She previously worked at Mario Batali’s Del Posto and Jack’s La Jolla, most recently served in the kitchen of Thomas Keller at Bouchon Beverly Hills and is a master of fresh pasta and seafood.
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Haute Alert: O Cinema, Now Open in Wynwood
The much anticipated O Cinema, located in Miami's Wynwood Arts District, quietly opened last weekend, serving as the host for the internationally acclaimed Bicycle Film Festival, during its stop in Miami. The new art establishment previously opened to the public for a sneak peek in December 2010 during Art Basel week, but closed immediately thereafter for further development and had until this week not shown signs of life.
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Hautels: Aria’s Luxury Sky Suite – Understated Elegance
When leaving Las Vegas there are several billboards informing one how to “do Vegas right.” Well if you stayed at the Aria in their Sky Suite, then that mission has been accomplished. Located on the City Center property, Aria is the latest in Las Vegas’ attempt to do away with a stint of family friendliness and put the “sin” back in sin city. With understated elegance, no tacky theme, and arguably the best location on the strip, Aria is poised to redefine Las Vegas luxury.
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Haute Event: Steve Madden Makes Special Appearance at Macy’s Union Square
Chocolate, shopping, and shoes are some of the guilty pleasures of many women worldwide. Out of the latter, one of them made a guest appearance at Macy's at Union Square in San Francisco. America's number one shoe retailer, Steve Madden, made a public appearance for a crowd of almost 1,000 Steve Madden fans.
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Haute Fashion: Anglo-mania in Los Angeles
I confess that I am an Anglophile and perhaps this is why I noticed such a trend in the first place. But still, there is much to be said about this noble nation of Colin Firth, Winston Churchill, Alexander McQueen - the Queen herself, and so many other admirable characters. I’ve compiled a few ways you can indulge your inner Anglophile - right here in Los Angeles, California.
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Solea Tanning & Beauty Lounge Opens Its Doors in Sunny Isles Beach
Luckily for those who live in Miami, it practically feels like summer and spring all year round. Because of this, those who live in Miami have to always look beautiful or handsome. With the opening of Solea Tanning & Beauty Lounge in Sunny Isles, it would be a cinch!
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Haute Events: The Top 10 Most Notorious Oscar Parties Are Hosted By…
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Pebble Beach Ocean View Estate Listed for $4,975,000 by Mike Jashinski
Each magnificent room of this unique home peers out over spectacular scenery - your personal "Point of View".
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Haute Event: Miami Beach International Fashion Week Opening Night
As the rest of the country shivers in the snow, Miami prepares to welcome the fashion and culture extravaganza that is Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW). The celebrity-studded week, which was declared the official Fashion Week of the city of Miami by Mayor Tomas Regalado last year, starts with a bang on Thursday, March 3. The opening night of the largest Latin American and international fashion show in the world will be a feast for the eyes with both a lingerie/swim showcase and a Miami Style showcase.
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Craft Made: Haven’s Samuel Smith Salute
With so much critical acclaim, word of mouth love from their loyal clientele and Yelpers rating them with high marks just about every day, you think Haven Gastropub would rest on its laurels. But they're not -- instead, they're celebrating with a salute to Samuel Smith, the British brewery that forged the love of craft beers here in America. Tonight from 5:00 p.m. to closing, they'll be serving up Samuel Smith's best brews in high style.
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Haute Secrets Los Angeles: Interior Designer Brooke Giannetti
Brooke Giannetti is the person to go to if you need to spruce up your home for the upcoming spring season. As a California-based interior decorator, shop owner, blogger, and a dedicated woman to her husband, three children, two dogs, and several chickens, Giannetti proves that she can do it all.
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Haute Secrets Miami: Jewelry Designer Brandy Pham
Tired of wearing the same accessories all the time? Check out Brandy Pham's new Spring 2011 jewelry line collection. Having graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology, she was able to work with famed designer Esteban Cortazar, and later put her skills to the test at an evening wear company.
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Save the Date: Project Runway’s Peach Carr Hosts Chicago Fashion Foundation Scholarship Event
The Chicago Fashion Foundation is celebrating their fourth annual CFF Scholarship Event hosted by Peach Carr from "Project Runway" on Thursday, March 3, 2011. This fabulous evening will take place at the Chicago History Museum and will aid in raising money for scholarships for local Chicago fashion design students.
The CFF is a group of working professionals and students that focus on supporting Chicago’s fashion community. This amazing foundation is made up of men and women who are a part of various areas of the fashion realm. From fashion writers , editors, designers, manufacturers, and so many more!
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Haute Event: The Real Housewives of Miami Series Premiere Party
On Monday evening, Bravo hosted an intimate affair, which consisted of guests hand-selected by the housewives, some 25 guests a piece, who came to support the ladies the night before they were set to become household names.








