Food & Wine Magazine is seeking out readers’ votes for the best new chef’s in America. Of the ten nominated from the New England area, half of them are from Boston based restaurants. Who do you think is worthy of the best new chef title? And the nominees are…

They're well-dressed, handsome, heterosexual and have quite a piece of the nation's luxury retail sector. In New York in particular, Haro and Khajak Keledjian have a strong-hold on the fashion forefront with their chain of Intermix boutiques; with 5 stores in the 23-square-mile Manhattan spread, an Intermix shopping bag can more often than not be spotted slung across the shoulders of this city's most discerning fashionistas. How does one forgo a little retail therapy upon eyeing that grey banner so luringly blowing in the breeze? The call of the retail gods does not go straight to voice mail.

Working in partnership with The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s executive pastry chef, Michael Moorhouse is bringing a unique mix of cheese to his menus–many of which aren’t available anywhere else in the state. “My personal goal is to select a perfect selection of cheeses that enhances The Kahala’s unique Hawaiian location and ocean-side ambiance,” explained Moorhouse. “I’m intent on designing a well-crafted, mouthwatering cheese program that varies with the seasons and supports everything local, like all good food, cheese and wine programs should.”

Paris; the city of love, lights, and high fashion. Guillaume Henry, the young french designer who has been chosen to revive the Parisian fashion house of Carven, recently held a Spring trunk show and was honored by a dinner hosted by Simon Doonan and Vanessa Getty.

It is only February and I for one am already excited for next fall after seeing the debut of Cynthia Steffe's Fall 2011 collection. The fashion show took place on Sunday, February 13th at the Studio in Lincoln Center and once again Creative Director Shaun Kearney collaborated with Via Spiga for footwear following the success of their similar partnership for the line's Spring 2011 show. The result is the Via Spiga Ethos shoe which was featured prominently during the fashion show and is an "edgy and fashionable shoe bootic on a chic platform."

This exceptional estate was completed in 2006 by Conrado Homes, a renowned local builder of lavish custom residences. The European-inspired manor and guest house pay tribute to Old World beauty while boasting cutting-edge lifestyle amenities for consummate 21st century living.

It's hard to be the trendiest spot in The Gaslamp Quarter, because everything is trendy, everything is hip, everything is unique and fun, but the new Andaz San Diego, located right in the heart of the quarter, is doing an admirable job of taking that title. While the area hosts such hipster hotel names as The Hard Rock and The W, the Andaz is bringing in a subtle coolness that isn't going unnoticed, and serving up an extra side of generosity, something most hotels overlook. The Andaz, formerly The Ivy Hotel, is 159 rooms of urban style and fuss-free decor that includes flat-screens and glass-encased bathrooms. The sleek, city feel of the hotel starts at the front desk, where you aren't greeted by a large staff typing away behind a long desk, instead you are welcomed by a good-looking, suited employee on a thin laptop amidst modern couches and low-lighting. While you wait, there are complimentary snacks to greet you at the desk, and then you're up to your room, catching a glimpse of the gorgeous Quarter Kitchen on your way to the elevator.

In 1987, Solange Azagury-Partridge needed an engagement ring, so she created one that consisted of an uncut diamond embedded in a simple gold band. So many people loved her designs that a few years later she launched her first 30-piece bridal jewelry line. As her earlier pieces attest, Azagury-Partridge broke the rules by creating dramatic sculptural settings from unconventional combinations of stones including precious and semi-precious gems, both cut and uncut. Her much anticipated collection is finally out and the recently opened flagship store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills looks like the marriage of a rainbow and a lollipop, red velvet walls… with nothing but “ice” waiting for the right Goth princess to come in. And so we did. Feels so decadent, it is going to be the right match for us…

I was just in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival and ran in to Nylon Magazine's Style Director Dani Stahl at Silver Restaurant on Main Street where PlayStation had converted the space into a celebrity game room for downtime during junkets, premieres and parties.

For those of you who want haute couture and are on a budget, check out Valentino Vettori's brand, Improvd? Valentino Vettori, along with his partner, Sam Ben-Avraham, are the creators of Improvd, an approachable avant-garde and couture line that are for those fashionistas who also want to be able to enjoy high fashion without burning a hole through their pockets

Monday was unseasonably warm here in New York—with the promise of more warm weather later this week—and whenever I feel the tempting approach of spring from what has proved to be an arduous winter, I think of Mark Rothko. Yes, you’re correct in thinking that a strange association, but on those first days when the warmth of the sun is welcomed on your skin with something like a dire thirst, I can’t help but recall the image of Mark Rothko’s No. 5 with its effusively sumptuous blocks of bright yellow, orange, and red, which suggest sun, horizon, and land all in a hazy instant.

Resort-style Gold Coast living achieves a new benchmark of luxury in this very significant Palm Beach-inspired deepwater estate which has just been completely transformed through a painstaking three-year renovation meeting the most rigorous standards.

Who doesn't love Dennis Basso?! Yesterday I went to his show with a quick stop at the Mercedes-Benz lounge with Alison Brod and Lizzie Tisch. I love his new collection…the dresses and furs were fabulous! Lizzie Tisch, Ali Kay, Stacey Pashcow, Inga Rubenstein, Daniela Rich, Chris Mack, Jen Creel, Coralie Charriol, Tinsley Mortimer, the newly engaged Caroline Berthet, Marci Warren, Filipa Fino, and Meredith Burkle all came to watch the show.

With the 2011 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival kicking into full swing next week, Miami is proving itself to be a global culinary destination. Further evidence of this is the fact that Miami has not one but three candidates in the running for the title of Food & Wine's The People's Best New Chef 2011: Gulf Coast.

Actress Jennifer Aniston has reportedly bought, or is close to buying, this four-bedroom, four-bath penthouse in the heart of the West Village, according to The Daily News.

A friend, a date or a business associate stops by your place prior to an evening out. The natural thing to do is offer them a cocktail before hitting the town. You’ve got the bar set up, the crystal decanter shining, your supplies in order. Just one problem – you have no idea how to mix a fine cocktail. Anything more complicated than scotch on the rocks simply stumps you. Wouldn’t it be nice to wow your guest with your mixology skills as seemingly effortlessly as you already have with your interior decorating skills (or your skills to pick an interior decorator – they don’t have to know)? Well, here’s your chance to learn from the best.

Fast, fancy cars are always something to turns heads. The Gotham Dream Car Tour took place here in South Florida on Feb. 14-15. Car enthusiasts got the chance to drive behind the wheel of some of the newest and top-notch cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bentley, Spyder and Maserati. Guests cruised along gorgeous scenic roads that have been selected in advance for each specific type of car.

This week marks the return of the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show. Are you feeling the love already? It takes place between Feb. 18 and 22 and features some of the finest treasures anywhere ranging from fine art to antique and estate jewelry, to beautiful precious porcelain and American and European silver. In particular, this year’s jewelry is supposed to be magnificent and with great pleasure.