2010 left us with some heavy hitters in the restaurant world. There was shock (L20), awe (Alinea), BBQ a plenty and the gastropub bonanza. And 2011 promises to set the bar even higher. In order to prepare for some of the most anticipated openings of the new year, we suggest starting the diet early so you don’t feel guilty indulging.

Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Nelly hosted a blowout New Year’s Eve bash, treating Haze Nightclub at Aria party-goers to a live performance featuring up-and-coming artist Avery Storm and performing songs including "Dilemma," "Here I am" and "Supermodel."

Art has a home here in Dallas, and it's not necessarily confined to the ambitious new Arts District, which has the big boy museums like the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Museum of Art. The real artisan's lair is considered to be Dragon Street, where smaller galleries flourish and monthly street fairs are held.

ROK Vegas Nightclub inside New York-New York was smokin’ on New Year’s Eve as sexy Playboy Playmates Amy Leigh Andrews, Heather Rae Young and Sara Jean Underwood hosted a bash to remember.

The Hard Rock Hotel attracted the celebrities, who picked the casino as their destination to ring in 2011. Rihanna stayed at Hard Rock on New Year's Eve.

Perhaps you know your single malt scotches and consider yourself well equipped to handle a deep discussion with the best of micro brew beer connoisseurs, but, despite your impeccable breeding, you are still a little fuzzy on your wines. You know what you like but don’t know your delicate bouquet from your hints of vanilla. How can you hone your sommelier skills without revealing your dirty little secret? The Boston Wine Expo is a perfect opportunity.

On Saturday, Dec. 4, more than 300 guests joined the high-end interior design company Baltus Collection at their showroom in the Design District for a special charity event for Care Resource, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for AIDS/HIV treatment in South Florida. Guests sipped on Chambord Vodka cocktails, tasted hors d’oeuvres by the up and coming Baltus-designed restaurant Mare Nostrum. Guests were also lucky enough to get previews of 2011 Maserati and Aston Martin, courtesy of The Collection.

What a great place Cabo is! I loved The Esperanza. It was fabulous: we had an amazing pool in our hotel room and a butler named Louis. Lunch at The Office and Hacienda on the beach, jet skiing, spa treatments, massages galore, dinner at Trailer Park with Barry Gesser, swimming with the dolphins with his family, Nowhere Bar with Jason Pomeranc, Nicky and Paris Hilton, David Katzenberg and Jen Raines.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was the place to be for New Year’s Eve. The hottest ticket in town was the grand opening of the resort, which rang in 2011 with plenty of stars and style. Headliners Jay-Z and Coldplay played an intimate concert filled with surprises, kicking off a weekend-long star-studded celebration.

It was a night unlike any other the Vegas Strip has ever seen at the grand opening of Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. Acclaimed global superstar DJ Erick Morillo kicked off the night with a set in the club's Main Room and led the countdown to 2011, while Interscope's Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre got the party started in the club's VIP room with DJ Ross One.

Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand was an explosive visual and auditory experience on New Year’s Eve for the launch of DJ Loczi’s Electric Dream, recurring every Friday. The already excited crowd went wild as the venue turned dark and Loczi took to the turntables set against a massive LED screen.

Kim Kardashian celebrated the new year at her favorite place, Tao at the Venetian. She arrived in a silver hand-beaded asymmetric draped dress that was custom made by Marc Bouwer as well as signature Christian Louboutin heels.

Holly Madison started New Year’s Eve with boyfriend Jack Barakat and best friend Angel Porrino for an intimate dinner at Lavo restaurant at the Palazzo. She arrived on the red carpet in a futuristic deco gold one strap asymmetrical dress paired with gold sparkle peep-toe slingback Christian Louboutins.

Last night, Grammy Award-winning singer Estelle celebrated her New Year’s Eve as the master of ceremonies, handling the official countdown to midnight at Tryst Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. The songstress showed up in a black mini-dress with gold accents and long, auburn hair — a change from her signature usual bob hairstyle.

Last night, pop diva Rihanna took Sin City by storm as she rang in 2011 at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. After spending the holidays in Barbados, the sexy songstress took off to Las Vegas to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Las Vegas hot spot.

Ludacris rang in the new year for party-goers at Vanity inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

Diddy. Mr. Combs. Puff Daddy. Sean Jean. P. Diddy. No matter how many times he changes his name, one thing remains the same: Sean “Diddy” Combs knows how to throw a party. And party he did as the famed music mogul, fashion designer and actor lived up to every expectation, taking Sin City by storm and creating the biggest and most lavish party for New Year’s Eve 2011 at LAX Nightclub inside the Luxor.

New Year’s Eve at the Palms brought out celebrities to help ring in the new year. Jared Leto, Shannon Leto and guitarist Tomo Milicevic’s of 30 Seconds to Mars delivered their explosive sounds and rocked into the 2011 in the Pearl at the Palms.