Cooking classes are usually hit-or-miss for me. I love the art of cooking and I love learning quick tips from experienced chefs, but often you find the chef making something you don't care to learn, or the chef is not engaging and interesting.

The new True Food Kitchen in Scottsdale Quarter opens to the public on Monday, Nov. 15. But yesterday, Nov. 11, we had the pleasure of previewing the globally inspired cuisine from the kitchen of the restaurant's third location. The verdict: We like it. And here's why we think you'll like it, too.

On Thursday, Nov. 11, bliss spa at W Scottsdale invited ladies and gents in need of some R&R to gather for an evening of pampering in celebration of author Marcia Fine's award-winning satire "Stressed in Scottsdale."

Thursday, November 11, 2010, I attended the Ubuntu Education Fund’s Annual Gala. Ubuntu Education Fund is a non-profit organization that serves thousands of vulnerable children and their families with life-saving health services and essential educational resources in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Dancing is a fabulous way to let off some steam, burn unwanted calories and in this case, contribute to a very worthy cause that benefits the community. On Saturday November 13 (from 8 p.m. to midnight), attendees will converge at Atlanta’s The Foundry at Puritan Mill to participate in the dance-a-thon Dance the Night Away, which puts every cent of funds raised directly back into the community. I don’t about you, but in my book that’s definitely something to dance about!

Searching for a weekend plan? It can be hard to know where to go and what to do. Los Angeles is rich with options so I’ve tried to whittle down your weekend list. Here’s what my iCal has in store for me come 6:00pm. TGIF!

You're familiar with Everything But Water for everything you need for the sun and surf, especially living here in Orange County. But if you're sitting pretty here in or planning on heading somewhere warmer for the winter, this swim emporium is giving you a good reason to shop -- they're giving back during Girls Night Out.

For anyone visiting San Diego for the first time, or even the tenth time, you might constantly be wondering what everyone is talking about when referring to The Gaslamp. Well, fear not friends, let's shed some light on the coolest stretch of streets in town.

Perhaps against your better judgment, you have agreed to host Thanksgiving this year, and now the to-do list is a mile long. You have to confirm the headcount for the umpteenth time, order the heirloom turkey, perfect Grandmother's perfect pumpkin pie recipe ... and so on. Concerned you won't find a moment to decorate the house, too? Lean on Mary Rhodes, entertaining expert and owner of Simply Elegant Home, a darling home boutique in Media. With her five simple tips, you can easily add a dash of fall flair to your Thanksgiving table.

LAX Nightclub inside the Luxor was the site of hundreds of fans who gathered around and waited for Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias to arrive. Supporters of the award-winning artist were out in full force as they displayed their appreciation for him by patiently waiting for the star by standing in the long line to get inside the club or camped out near the red carpet. In town for the 11th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, the singer-songwriter stopped by the popular nightclub following the long awards show to let loose.

While the UK and the U.S. cupcake craze show no sign of abating, it is still new thing to Moscow. But finally first cupcake patisserie has opened. The Upside Down Cake Company (UDC) is an American-style patisserie, offering bite-size cupcakes, icebox cakes, carrot ice cream and other sweet indulgences that never been properly introduced to Moscow before. One of the founders is Isaac Correa, one of the most celebrated and respected restaurateurs in Russian capital and the man behind massively popular café Correa’s.

Then a few months ago, I spotted a sign that said The Daiquiri Factory. Recently, I decided to stop in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised as well as a little (actually a lot ) tipsy. The concept, as you can tell by the name, is Daiquiris, and the whole theme of the Midtown restaurant is Island Oasis. Wood floors, bamboo-esque bars and fans made out of wooden leaves are the main decorating elements of the spot. But it is the daiquiris, ranging from strong, very strong to lethal that take the prize.

Last night Dennis Basso and Michael Cominotto put together a black tie gala for Silver Hill Hospital at Cipriani 42nd Street. With the help of their friends, Michael and Dennis raised more than $1 million, which will go toward young people who can't afford the rehab facility. After a detox program at the hospital, if a patient wants to stay on, he or she must to commit to four weeks at $1,000 a night. The cause is very important to Michael — Silver Hill saved his life. Last night in his honor, Silver Hill named a house on their property after him.

Native Atlantan (and former Woodward alum) Megan Huntz has returned to Atlanta after six years in Italy. There, she worked designing denim and that eventually led to the launch of her own line of clothes, more specifically, dresses. The young designer has a free spirit about her that is evident in each piece she creates. Now with years of the Italian fashion industry under her belt, she is back in the states and plans to spend time introducing her designs to her home country.

On Wednesday, Nov. 10, guests gathered at the historic St. Regis hotel in New York City to celebrate the opening of the brand’s newest location, the St. Regis, Bahia Beach. This will be the St. Regis’ 21st location worldwide, an amazing feat for the luxury hotel brand, which has nearly doubled its number of locations in the past two years.

As a member of the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, writer for Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine, and famed restaurateur Lisa “Pinky” Vanderpump sure does have a lot of shoes to fill. Along with her husband Ken Todd, Lisa recently opened their newest fine dining restaurant, Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills. This is the pair’s second restaurant, following the success of SUR in West Hollywood.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami,New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Check back daily for more info on the most powerful people in your city. Today, one of the film industry’s most influential veterans, Clint Eastwood, proves there is no slowing him down.

When it comes to celebrity colorists, Michael Boychuck may just be the biggest in Las Vegas. See, Boychuck doesn’t style your hair or cut it; he focuses only on color. And the color he does is a-maz-ing. Boychuck can take you from blonde to blonder, add highlights in just the right spot that look natural and give you a look that suits your complexion.