There were many restaurant openings and one sad closing that was announced in L.A. this week, plus cool casting news regarding HBO's "It" show, True Detective and a fabulous partnership between Trump National and Terranea that is sure to keep even the most jaded golf aficionado happy. Without further ado, here is our week in review.

Rob Floyd is a man who knows his libations. Floyd has been an influencer on the mixologist scene since 1989, designing cocktails for the Emmy’s, Grammy’s and Oscar’s. After running the bar at Chateau Marmont for eight years, he then joined the opening team of the SLS Hotel to focus on The Bazaar by Jose Andres, before heading to the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood to act as lead at the Library Bar. This led him to his current home, Santa Monica's members-only club 41 Ocean, as National Director of Mixology. Along with being one LA’s top men behind a bar, he is currently on a national radio show with Chef Jamie Gwen, composing new creations and sharing tips with listeners. Floyd also created a popular educational tasting series “Cocktail Theatre,” a cocktail show, described as “The History Channel meets The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” performed throughout the country, to sold-out crowds in Vegas, with tickets selling out months in advance. Once a month 41 Ocean relinquishes its members-only rule, offering "Cocktail Theatre" a select crew of revelers. Trust us though, it's a hard experience to describe: you have to live it to believe it (if you think we're joking, just ask the scantily dressed male fairy walking around the club, though he may, in all likelihood, just grunt at you). We sat down with Floyd to pick his brain about the best libations in LA, the City of Angels thriving mixology scene and his baby, Cocktail Theatre.

Sotheby's private viewing of highlights from the art collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon, a salute to the Designer’s Circle and Collective of The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and an exquisite dinner to celebrate a big announcement by Breguet and the Legion of Honor were among the hautest events this week. Read on for more details plus a look at what's on tap for next week.

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade give back and YoungArts hosts Tony-Award winner Eve Ensler, and announces a Hernan Bas exhibition

The haute chefs of Los Angeles came out in droves to support Alex's Lemonade Stand and serve up some haute cuisine at the fifth annual L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade extravaganza over the weekend.

Not only are oysters naturally high in protein and low in fat, they're packed with important vitamins like calcium, vitamin D, zinc and many more doctor-approved nutrients. So get slurping.

Autumn is restaurant season in New York City. And as the leaves start to fall, plenty of new menus open and brand new dishes please (though sometimes confuse) the palates of New Yorkers. Reserve a table at these new NYC restaurants before the secret is out.

You've mastered downward dog and goddess but don't know a crane from a firefly. You're intimidated by those whose flexibility makes them seem like a freak of nature. Don't worry. Just have fun doing yoga, says Tara Stiles, nicknamed the yoga rebel. Haute Living sat down with Stiles at the W San Francisco, which recently celebrated the opening of its new fitness center and concept designed in collaboration with Stiles with an oh-so-cool party in its haute new event space and impressive terrace.

Patrick Schwarzenegger and singer Nick Jonas were spotted celebrating their birthdays at Hakkasan at the MGM Grand over the weekend.

Usher joined Diplo on stage at Encore Beach Club on Saturday.

Victoria Beckham opens her first boutique on Dover Street.

Get ready for one of hottest events of the fall social season: the 2014 Angel Ball