Dim Sum refers to the traditonal mid-day meal in Southern China, and in this country we like to call it brunch! So when you're out and about looking for brunch options, let's talk about our Top 5 list of restaurants that really know their dim sum in San Diego!

Chinese food has a high reputation in the world for being exquisite, delicious, spicy and diverse. Chinese restaurants in Moscow usually adapt their cooking to suit local tastes and make it less spicy. But there are restaurants in Russian capital serving traditional Chinese food. Haute Living selects the best of them.

It's said that dim sum is the oldest form of tapas; and it makes it to the "top-a" our list as one of our favorite ways to get the weekend going in New York. In a town where brunch is an occasion to break out your best heels and a new dress, we've got your round up of dim sum places from classy to divey. But of course, they all serve up Chinese small plates that will knock your Louboutins off.

It doesn’t feel like the holiday season until the tree is lit, and while a winter white Christmas Miami lacks, holiday lights it does not. Village of Merrick Park is hosting its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The celebratory tree will be lit at 7:45 p.m., marking the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year.

The seasonal melding of society and song is upon us with the recent 2010-2011-season debut of The Miami Symphony Orchestra, MISO, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. And though it’s a far cry from the delicious soup you order at your favorite Japanese sushi bar, this MISO is hot and delightful in its own right. Opening its 21st season on October 21 with Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7” in A major and closing with Ravel’s “Boléro,” the orchestra, led by music director and conductor Eduardo Maruret, played for a sold-out audience. Renowned trumpeter Arturo Sandoval made a guest appearance with the presentation of Carlos R. Rivera’s “Concierto de Miami for Trumpet and Orchestra.”

Christmas came early for some Chicago chefs. Due to the Chicago selections for the first-ever Michelin Guide being leaked last night by a mysterious yelper, the star announcement came a day early to much anticipation, buzz and rumors. After two years of rigorous research by Michelin’s team of anonymous inspectors, Chicago joins New York and San Francisco as the only American cities with an annual Michelin Guide.

One of Las Vegas’ treasures gets gussied up for the holidays. How can you not like something that combines the beauty of the Mojave Desert with chocolate? For the 17th year, Ethel M Chocolates presents its annual holiday Cactus Garden. And this year, it goes 3-D.

I went to visit my dear friend Stephanie Hirsch at her studio the other day and was blown away by her transformation from fashion designer to the artist Stephanie Dawn. Her first collection of artwork titled "Freedom of The Mind: Freedom of the Soul" delves into the deeper or double meaning of words and sayings with both humor and enlightenment.

Castroneves, who is known as one of the greatest stars in the motorsport realm, recently made an appearance on one of the most popular shows on prime-time television. Castroneves appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” as a celebrity judge on the 200th episode of the ABC show. Castroneves, along with his dance partner Julianne Hough, won the Season 5 competition on November 27, 2007. Their performance of the Quickstep received a perfect score from the three-judge panel. In fact, the dance was voted one of the most favorite by viewers.

Oscar de la Renta just made a sweet deal when he purchased a $2.4 million condo in the SoHo Mews for his son Moises de la Renta. The stunning condo was designed by Gwathmey Siegel and Associate Architects and includes two buildings connected by a landscaped courtyard called “the secret garden.”

Most people leave college and never look back. But a few graduates, like John Morgridge and his wife Tashia, honor their university with a donation. The Morgridges, both alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, gifted the university $34 million for the remodeling of the Education Building on Bascom hill.

There is nothing more magical than the perfect scent. The right scent can take us on a sensory journey through cherished memories. Ever smell the scent of a fresh baked pie and you are immediately transported back to being a child in your grandmother's kitchen? Or the smell of coconut instantly brings on thoughts of a romantic Caribbean vacation? A scent is a powerful thing.

Now you can take Botox for your chronic migraines, and not just to mask the headache’s stress wrinkles. Last month the drug was approved for the treatment of chronic migraine headaches, meaning those who suffer at least 15 headache days per month. David Pyott’s pharmaceutical company, Allergan Inc., is not hesitating on the opportunity to market this new use of Botox.

From City financier to “King of Cufflinks,” it’s a mighty leap for anyone to make. Not for Robert Tateossian, a man whose international upbringing and love of traveling the world over have provided inspiration in making this a natural progression.

Stepping into Rous Iland’s collection is like stepping into the walk-in wardrobe that you’ve always dreamt of owning. Sophisticated, timeless, and ultra fashionable pieces are packed along the walls of this Mayfair basement showroom, which, in addition, contains little more than one individual changing room and one huge standing mirror.

Mr. 30 Rock and Mrs. Kutcher were on hand to experience the new era of Lotus.

Founder of the House of Givenchy, Hubert de Givenchy, once said, "Hair style is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself." We couldn't agree more; and to make sure your hairstyle reflects the inner you, we spoke to Devin Toth, lead stylist at the Ted Gibson Salon, the hair destination for celebs like Anne Hathaway, Renee Zellweger and Zoe Saldana.

To some boaters, there’s nothing better than heading out to deep-blue water in pursuit of big fish. Whether it’s the thrill of the battle or the ability to cook up the catch of the day, a sportfishing yacht outfitted to the nines is the platform to be on. But there’s also the desire to enjoy little luxuries while out on the water. Bertram, one of the most well-known builders of battlewagons, believes its new 800 delivers on all accounts.