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For the Love of Lamb
I love lamb. As a person who generally is not fond of meat, I am surprised by my own admiration for the smell and taste of well cooked lamb. And yet, many self proclaiming voracious carnivores turn and run from the mere smell of lamb claiming it just doesn’t cut it for their suddenly selective palate.
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Haute Secrets Boston: Jessica Good
Pairing her love of travel and fashion, Jessica Good created a jet setter’s dream shop: Passport Boutique. Opened August 2008 in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Passport offers versatile, comfortable and easy to wear contemporary fashion clothing and accessories that travel well. Good’s travels have taken her to the exotic to the cosmopolitan and the designers represented in her shop translate well to all the corners of the traveled world.
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The Big Game: The Top 5 Sports Bars in Chicago
Even though Bears fans are still a little salty with who ended up in the Superbowl, we can still do what Midwesterners do best- drink. Because let’s be honest, if we wanted winning sports teams, we probably wouldn’t live in Chicago. So here are your best bets for places to grub and talk smack or if you’re not in to that, watch the commercials on a really big screen.
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Giuseppe Zanotti’s Beverly Hills Boutique Grand Opening
The stars were aligned last night at the opening of the new Giuseppe Zanotti boutique in Beverly Hills. The high-end boutique was swarming with ambitious Hollywood starlets, musicians and the fashion savvy elite.
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Painters and Poets: 60th Anniversary Exhibit at Tibor de Nagy Gallery
To commemorate its 60th anniversary, the Tibor de Nagy Gallery has opened its vaults to celebrate the art and artists that made it a famous name in the art world. The exhibition, “Tibor de Nagy Gallery Poets and Painters,” features works of artists and writers who emerged in the early 1950s, and would later be known as some of the definitive voices of their generation among artists in New York City.
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The Fragrance Company That’s Taking The Beauty Industry By Storm
When you think of fragrances in the beauty industry, one's that may come to mind are the sensual and alluring smell of Tom Ford Black Orchid, fresh and stunning Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, or the feminine, refreshing allure of Thierry Mugler Angel. All of these are household names in the beauty and fragrance industry. As these fragrances continue to mature and thrive, there is another fragrance in the beauty industry that is making a BIG name for themself. I would like to proudly present to you "Kilian."
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Haute Event: Maestro Roberto Altmann Vernissage at Nina Torres Fine Art in Wynwood Arts District
I had the honor of being invited to a gem tucked away in the Wynwood Arts District at Nina Torres Fine Art in Miami. It was the vernissage preview of Maestro Roberto Altmann’s latest works and highlighting a selection of pieces being sent to the museum of Seoul, Korea. Roberto Altmann’s work speaks for itself, where in each piece you can notice he uses his 30 years of experience and styles to bring out the human form from the background. It is a unique style that forces you to challenge what you see before you and appreciate the work that went into creating it.
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BVLGARI’s Beverly Hills Oasis
On the busy intersection of Wilshire and Rodeo amidst the mix of celebrities, tourists and cars that bustle by is Bvlgari. The constant flow of pedestrians and gridlocked automotives seem to have polished an architectural diamond in the rough into a multi-dimensional gem in the form of Bvlgari’s sparkling store. When we were given the opportunity to get a tour of this Beverly Hills cultural landmark, 'extravagance' was the word of the day.
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Chicago’s First Concierge Hall of Fame
You’ve heard of the hall of fame for athletes. And maybe even restaurants. But concierges? By official proclamation from Mayor Richard M. Daley, the City of Chicago celebrated its first-ever “Concierge Day in Chicago” on January 27, 2011.
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(I)Spa at the InterContinental San Francisco Undergoes Makeover
While the hotel that houses (I)Spa, the InterContinental in SoMa, is largely thought of as a business hotel, the spa itself is somewhat of a secret among locals.
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Huddle, Break!: Rustica’s Super Bowl Sunday Specials
For those who want their Super Bowl celebration to be more refined and less rough around the edges, then Rustica's Chef Renieri Caceres is offering a lunch special Sunday, Feb. 6 for those of you who want to enjoy a pre-game show that's a little more sleek than even the best Sports Center can offer.
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Design Secrets from Dana Ricciardi
Dana Ricciardi, owner of Dana Ricciardi Designs, is the result of a childhood fascination, innate talent, training and education. This Chicago-based interior designer first got her start when she was young, experimenting with her own bedroom. As she matured, she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Art History from the University of Wisconsin and later received a post-graduate degree in design from Harrington College of Design. Ricciardi whose style integrates both traditional and modern influences knows what it takes to create stunning rooms that can stand the test of time and speak to the desires of her clients. Haute Living caught up with her to figure out exactly how she does it.
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Organic Luxury Brand Amala to Debut at The Spa at Four Seasons Palm Beach
Get pampered while going green. The Spa at the Four Seasons in Palm Beach just introduced a new all organic green luxury brand called Amala, or “most pure.” The line is 100-percent natural and free of both synthetics and chemical preservatives. None of the products have ever been tested on animals and meet all the U.S. and European organic certification standards.
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Look & Travel Like a Celebrity with NYLA STAR
For the person who has everything–designer shoes, handbags, watches and clothes–picking just a few things to bring can be daunting. But NYLA STAR makes it ten times easier. Instead of bringing along your finest jewelry and worrying about its whereabouts the entire trip, you can opt for NYLA STAR’s chic, more practical jewelry designs instead.
For the person who has everything -- designer shoes, handbags, watches and clothes -- picking just a few things to bring can be daunting. But NYLA Star makes it ten times easier.
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Four for a Night: The Mandelring Quartet at SCFTA
On Feb. 24th, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts will play host to a German quartet that's been described as blazing with light and energy. And though the Samueli Theater is more like a cabaret theater or a nightclub that just happens to be staging a German quartet, you can be sure that the Mandelring Quartet's set will be intimate and close, meaning that you'll be awash in that light and energy from start to finish.
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Haute Event: Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons Hosts Winter Soiree Celebration Honoring 10th Anniversary
The Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons, a non-profit organization focusing on the rescue efforts of wild animals as a result of human invasion on their habitats, recently hosted a winter soiree celebration that honored their 10th anniversary on Tuesday, February 1st.
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Haute 100 Miami Update: Myles Chefetz
Miami chef Myles Chefetz continues to dominate the South Florida restaurant industry as his restaurants are consistently picked as local favorites and award nominees.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Ad
This year, Mercedes-Benz will be one of the companies advertising during Super bowl XLV, a first for the luxury car brand. The commercial, which will be aired during the fourth quarter, will serve as the world debut of two of their new models.









