While stodgy places like the Pacific Union Club and The Bohemian Club have served as the city's pre-eminent private social clubs for men for years and are infamous for their decades-long waiting lists to become a member, times are a changing. Today's private clubs in San Francisco (yes, we hear that SoHo House is on the way) are edgy, inclusive and haute. Here are four clubs where even Groucho Marx would want to join, if they would have him as a member.

If you think you have to leave the city limits for a noteworthy and distinctive wine tasting experience, think again.

Where did celebrities of the past and those of the present stay when in L.A.? Here are the top five Los Angeles hotels that are frequented by the rich and famous.

We chatted with Top Chef season two winner and host of Esquire TV's "Knife Fight" Ilan Hall about the opening of the second location of his unique eatery, The Gorbals, in Brooklyn's Williamsburg.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson was the guest of honor at Barbara Davis' bi-annual Carousel of Hope Ball over the weekend. The NBA great and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner received “The Brass Ring Award” for his humanitarian efforts at a ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton hotel; the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar—who also happened to be Magic’s teammate for 10 years—fittingly presented the philanthropist with his award.

Grab a table for two (or more) at these NYC restaurants designed with sharing in mind

PSLA's fifth annual Autumn Party was a fun fall fete that combined fashion and philanthropy in equal parts. The Saks Fifth Avenue presented gala honored not only celebrated fashion designer Donna Karan and Baby Buggy, but was also thrown to benefit the Children’s Institute, Inc.

No matter how much you love to host, having company over always brings a certain level of stress. So we rounded up several of the best private dining rooms in New York.

Add a pop of color to your fall wardrobe with our chic outwear picks

Chef Katsuya Uechi opened his first Katsuya restaurant in 1997. Since then, the Japanese sushi master has grown far beyond the confines of Los Angeles proper to Dubai, Kuwait, Las Vegas, South Beach and soon-to-be in Japan. Here, he talks about all things Japanese cuisine.

The annual New York City Food & Wine Festival descends on New York this Wednesday. With dozens of events throughout the weekend, here's our definitive guide to enjoying the best events.

It's always a special moment when you treat yourself to an authentically prepared pastry or brownie. With Dubai's vast selection of international eateries you can be sure to find your favorite dessert. From Carrie Bradshaw's favorite cupcakes to divine Arabic sweets from the Levant, here are the Haute 5 bakeries in Dubai.

The best brunch in Miami? Well, anywhere with a view of course! Here are our top five picks.

Piaget threw a star-studded bash celebrating its new home on Rodeo Drive—which also happens to be its largest flagship boutique in the United States—as well as the debut of its 'Extremely Piaget' collection last week in Beverly Hills.

Take some creative notes from these four awe-inspiring home conversions by prominent global design teams.

Dutch interior design firm Studio Macura launched a sophisticated series of minimalist furniture at Maison & Objet 2014 in Paris last month.

This French-style, three-story residence in San Francisco boasts five bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths.

Fall is here and now is the perfect time to turn your attention away from outdoor barbecues to cozy evenings with friends and family. If you don't want to go through the trouble of hosting a formal sit-down dinner party, try a wine and cheese tasting. With just a few tabletop essentials and the right accompaniments you can easily create an unforgettable evening. Whether you have a palatial estate in the Belvedere, a Victorian in Pacific Heights or a condo in SoMa, you can host the perfect wine and cheese party when you follow these simple and elegant entertaining tips from Isabelle von Boch, Villeroy & Boch’s in-house hospitality and entertaining expert and an eighth generation von Boch family member.