Jewelry devotees, fashionistas and Upper East Siders flocked to the Park Avenue home of Sima Ghadamian in the rain for a magical evening of Persian food and music. Sima who recently purchased David Webb Precious Jewels along with Mark Emanuel and Robert Sadian invited guests to an exclusive preview of never-before-seen jewelry from the David Webb archives.

Hundreds of VIP guests turned out for the opening night party for Club 21 – Remaking the Scene, which opened to the public today.

Are you in need of a photographer? We were recently graced with the opportunity to experience a photo session with the lovely Kimberly Jarman at her eponymously named studio in Mesa, and wow, were we ever blown away by how fun (and not at all awkward!) having our portrait taken could be.

In the 18th century, French gastronome Brillat-Savarin deemed truffles “the diamond of the kitchen.” They’re held in high-esteem by haute cuisine, especially French, Spanish and northern Italian. Right now, white truffles from Italy are just starting to come in season. With their pale cream or brown with white marbling skins, these delightful fungi add rich flavor to a dish.

Comfort and fashion rarely go together. And while Rockport shoes have been a local brand known for ridiculously comfortable and well crafted footwear for close to 40 years, style has not always been their natural forte. Until now, that is.

A classic Mediterranean ideally situated on 1.84± acres on Santa Barbara’s sun-drenched Riviera with a gated palm-lined private drive and striking ocean and mountain views.

Williamsburg has a new haven for Italian eating at its finest. Osteria il Paiolo is churning out some beautifully cooked plates of Italy-inspired modern cuisine. I joined some friends there, Wednesday night, for a jovial but elevated eight-course meal. The exposed-brick loft space is cozy and welcoming; it feels rustic, which falls right in line with the restaurant's name. “Il paiolo” means “copper pot,” which is the traditional cooking instrument used to create polenta.

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. Steve Jobs has a friend in wireless carriers, with Verizon Wireless and AT&T offering the Apple iPad in stores nationwide starting Oct. 28.

The Hawaii International Film Festival celebrates 30 years stronger than ever with a slew of films on deck for the week ahead. Film buffs can enjoy more than 200 flicks this year in addition to filmmaker panels and even an appearance by acclaimed critic Roger Ebert.

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. Antonio Villaraigosa is one step closer to seeing his vision for a cleaner, greener Los Angeles become a reality with the CleanTech Corridor beginning to take shape just east of downtown L.A.

If there ever was a list Texas was meant for, this is it. If you are looking for a den framed in cherry wood and leather, white linen table clothes and the swirling of Speyside scotches under buck busts, then a good Texan steak restaurant is what you want. Here's a few of the best in Dallas.

Brand new modern estate with 7 bedroom/8 bathroom including separate guest cottage, wide bay views, stunning bayfront pool, pond, manicured landscape, soaring ceilings, chef kitchen and large dock.

When in the mood for great atmosphere and a juicy steak, turn to these top steakhouses. From the hippest hotspots to classics that have stood the test of time, you can't go wrong with any of our top picks.

When the protein hungry carnivorous craze hits there is nothing quite as satisfying as a nice juicy steak. Solo or with delectable sides, here are five haute picks to keep your enzymes calm.

It’s easy to overlook steak in favour of London’s multitude of gourmet restaurants and regional cuisines. Still, a night sinking your teeth into prime cuts, washed down with a great red is sometimes the perfect comforting treat. Luckily London has some of the best steakhouses in London.

A steak really is a thing of beauty. Simple, straightforward and satisfying, cutting into a perfectly seared steak is one of dining’s greatest pleasures. And there’s no lack of fantastic spots here in Orange County for a prime cut – here’s the Top 5 Steakhouses from coastline to Irvine.

From black-and-blue to burned, everyone loves a good piece of meat. Let these 5 steak houses help you get your char on.

There were times, not long ago, when Moscow was truly in dire need of steak restaurants. Luckily now the Russian capital isn’t short of steakhouses. The past two years have seen the opening of few decent steakhouse chains, and several upscale, luxury meat joints. Haute Living chooses the best steakhouses in Moscow providing delicious treats for red meat carnivores.