With a cleverly named and themed New Year’s Day event, the W Atlanta Buckhead’s restaurant MARKET has crafted a delightfully delicious “rehab brunch” menu featuring some of their best and most popular breakfast and lunch standout menu items, and some that are created especially for this holiday-themed event. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. guest can indulge in great food, cocktails and amazing atmosphere as they shake off the remaining effects of their lingering hangover from the night before.

To start the “rehab brunch” off right, guests are treated with the option of $11 bottomless Bloody Mary’s or mimosas, the perfect cocktails to accompany a hearty brunch with all the trimmings. To get diners in an even more festive mood, DJ Battle Heavyweight from One Sound Entertainment will be on hand to spin the hottest tunes to bring 2011 in on a properly funky note.

Great food, drinks and music is an absolutely perfect way to spend the first day of the new decade. The chefs at MARKET are known to produce the best in fine cuisine and I have no doubt that their “rehab brunch” menu will be a delicious and wildly popular addition to their already near-perfect menu options thus far. Don’t worry about dressing up, come in your casual best (make sure to wash away the remnants of New Year’s Eve indulgence) and meet and mingle with some of Atlanta’s finest as you share a meal and discuss all potential plans, goals and resolutions of 2011.  Happy New Year!

W AtlantaBuckhead/MARKET is located at 3377 Peachtree Rd. NE 678.500.3100

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What better way to cure the ails of a hangover than to indulge in a delicious and decadent breakfast menu that is crafted with the intent to restore your body with the necessary protein it was depleted of as you partied the night away on New Year’s Eve. The masterminds at Diesel Filling Station are the experts behind this yummy New Year’s Day alternative to headaches, football and taking down Christmas decorations.

Beginning at 11 a.m. New Year’s Day, Diesel Filling Station will serve a special (and spectacular) “breakfast all day” menu featuring a diverse selection of its signature brunch and lunch items. The special expanded menu includes the new menu item Benedict Explosion which is bacon topped with cream cheese on an English muffin drizzled with honey and finally topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. Additional menu standouts include: vegetarian biscuits and gravy with veggie sausage, the hugely popular Death Muffin, filet and eggs, French toast, make-your-own omelets and much, much more.

Couples of two can enjoy brunch for $25, which includes two brunch entrees and a choice of a Bloody Mary or mimosa pitcher, or a bucket of tall boy beers. The best thing about this special menu is that it is available all day with extreme partiers in mind. We all know just how strenuous an all-out New Year’s Eve celebration can be, with most people unable to leave their beds until well into the late afternoon hours. So, it is nice to know that one can still receive a hearty breakfast all day long to get rid of any remnants of a hangover that may remain.

Diesel Filling Station is located at 870 North Highland Ave. 404.815.1820

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Ring in 2011 with the liveliest crowd in Atlanta! Join partygoers as they celebrate New Year’s Eve at the W Atlanta Downtown’s celebration New Year’s Eve LIVE at DRINKSHOP. New Year’s Eve blowouts don’t get much hotter than this, as DRINKSHOP has everything handy to ensure that 2010 is remembered fondly and 2011 is brought in with style, spirits and spectacular fun! I don’t know about you, but I am already deciding on outfits because this is definitely a party worth checking out as you make your rounds about the city searching for the best in New Year’s Eve festivities.

The featured entertainment for the evening is courtesy of Emerson Hart, lead singer and songwriter of the alternative rock band Tonic. Expect to hear hits from the Tonic catalog as well as hits from today and yesterday to keep the party going at full throttle speed. Guests will no doubt have sore feet and sore lungs as they dance and rock out with the best of them.

Continuing to add more things to this event to keep things interesting; this intimate New Year’s Eve extravaganza includes a premium open bar featuring a selection of hand-crafted DRINKSHOP cocktails from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m., a champagne toast at midnight and complimentary valet parking all evening for attendees. This is a limited capacity event so don’t hesitate; get your tickets now while they are still available. Trust me, you won’t want to be left out in the cold because you missed the hottest party of the year!

For tickets visit www.ticketalternative.com or call 877.725.8849. Tickets are $125 per person.

W Atlanta Downtown/DRINKSHOP is located at 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. 1.888.627.8187

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One of Atlanta’s chicest and most upscale New Year’s Eve celebrations has everyone excited and putting their best foot forward ensuring that they are in attendance for one of the hottest celebrations that the city has seen in quite a while. Located inside the Four Seasons Atlanta, Park 75 will host its’ New Year celebration with the level of upscale decadence and posh exclusivity that one can only expect from one of the most elegant spots in town.

With dinner options from the A La Carte or special Prix Fixe Menu, guests can expect a dining experience that is both memorable and delicious. The chefs at Park 75 are some of the best in the country and they have expertly crafted a holiday meal that will have tongues wagging for seconds of the dining masterpieces that they put forth. Once dinner is offer, attendees are encouraged to get on the dance floor and party to the festive sounds of The Garrison Elliot Band featuring special guest Mocha, who promise to keep the party going well into the early morning hours of 2011.

This is a more laid-back and decidedly reserved event that has a different crowd than some of the other New Year’s Eve parties around the city. However, that’s not to say that the festivities at Park 75 will be anything less than spectacular because it most certainly will be. So, pull out those tuxes and evening gowns (complete with fur coat) and head over to Park 75 for festivities that are sure to conjure up feelings of sophistication and old Hollywood glamour.

For reservations call 404.253.3840 or visit www.opentable.com

Park 75 Lounge & Terrace is located at 75 14^th St. 404.253.3840

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One of Atlanta’s longest-running New Year’s Eve celebrations just got an extra dose of star power this year, as Tito Jackson of the legendary Jackson 5 will be headlining this year’s festivities. For its 22^nd year, the hugely popular and massively attended Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta has pulled out all of the stops with the addition of Tito Jackson as the special guest. Word also has it that Katherine Jackson, the legendary matriarch of the Jackson family, will also be on hand to make an appearance and possibly ring in the New Year with thousands of Atlanta fans and partiers.

In addition to performing several of the beloved hits from the Jackson 5 catalog, Tito Jackson will also perform songs from his first solo album entitled So Far, So Good which will be officially released in February 2011. Jackson will take the stage promptly at 11:30 p.m. so make sure you don’t miss it! A host of other Jackson family members will be in attendance, as this performance will be the kick-off for Jackson’s World Unity Tour 2011. Mayor Kasim Reed will join the Jackson family members on stage for the countdown of the final minutes of 2010 and to watch the famed giant peach descend into the night.

Other performers for the highly anticipated Peach Drop celebration include: UltraDrive (a modern rock band) who will perform at 9:30 p.m. and Separate Ways (a tribute band to the legendary rock collective Journey) who hits the stage at 8 p.m. Both bands are sure to provide some great music to bring in the New Year in a festive way. After 2011 is brought in properly, the parties continue at the bars and clubs in Kenny’s Alley inside Underground Atlanta, including the recently opened Georgia Peach Restaurant & Lounge, Footprints Jamaica Restaurant and Fuzion Showcase Lounge until 4 a.m. This is one New Year’s celebration that will be the talk of the town for quite some time!

For more information visit www.peachdrop.com

Underground Atlanta is located at 50 Upper Alabama St. SW 404.523.2311

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Atlanta’s premier nightclub crafts an unforgettable experience for party-goers looking to bring in 2011 in true style. Gold Room is hosting its New Year’s Eve bash appropriately titled A Decade of Decadence and you can expect the best in lavish décor, an overflowing amount of spirits and music cranked up so loud that the whole city will be clamoring to get inside the hottest party in Atlanta. Out with the old, in with the new!

Commencing at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, guests are in for a real treat, courtesy of the winter wonderland that will be created with the help of a heavy duty snow machine, although Atlanta has seen its very own real-life winter wonderland within the last few days, and revelers are also asked to wear their best (and sexiest) winter white attire to complete the experience. However, these are just minor details to what promises to be “the” party of 2010. There will be several jaw-dropping performances from the Dames Aflame, fire shows by the Hot Toddies, go-go dancers, contortionists and aerialists. Whoa! With so much spirited entertainment attendees really will be treated to a visual feast worthy of many memorable photos for their scrapbooks.

Gold Room is known to always provide the best party-going experience in the city and with only a year in business they have managed to not only compete with, but crush a lot of the competition within the Atlanta nightlife scene. The final touches for the Decade of Decadence include spinning by DJ Andre Perry who will play the hottest hits of the past decade, two balloon drops at midnight and a complimentary champagne toast.

Tickets are $30 per person and are available online at http://www.showclix.com/event/15904

Gold Room is located at 2416 Piedmont Rd. 404.693.9693

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Insider’s Guide to Miami

Name: Marc Ashley

The stats: Born in New York; lived in Miami the past 10 years, currently in South Beach.

Why he loves Miami: The city has an international vibe. It’s such a melting pot of cultures.

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For those interested in the fabulous with a flair for fantasy, the Erwin Pearl pop-up store at South Coast Plaza will cater to your every whim. With everything from baubles, bling and everything between, there’s no reason for any of your ensembles to be humdrum. One visit to this boutique and you’ll need shades to see just how bright you shine.

Having over 50 years in the costume jewelry business has its perks. Not only is Erwin Pearl a world-recognized brand, they’ve got some of the strictest quality control around (which comes with the territory when you’ve got in-house manufacturing). They’re one of the world’s largest chain producers — chances are you might have a Pearl piece without even knowing it. But what really sets the Austrian brand apart is how playful it is. Even if you take jewelry seriously, seeing the whimsical and colorful pieces (like the Brazil necklace shown above) will put a smile on your face and some major style to any outfit you’re wearing.

The South Coast Plaza holiday store carries the full range of women and mens’ jewelry. They’ve got everything (including those famous chains) from cufflinks and watches to statement necklaces and earrings to more demure pieces for everyday wear. When a brand blends old world craftsmanship with modern spins on classics, you can be sure you’re making a statement every time you put on an Erwin Pearl piece.

But get there quick, the Erwin Pearl store is set to close its temporary location in February 2011, so stock up on these costume pieces and you’ll have statement-making jewelry to keep all eyes on you through the new year.

Erwin Pearl is located at 3333 Bristol St., at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. For more information, call 714.656.4509 or visit www.erwinpearl.com.

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Try to get a room on the Strip? Spend hundreds to rub elbows with a celebrity? We have something a little more calm for your new year’s celebrations. Forever Resorts is holding “Cruise in 2011” houseboat package, perfect for those looking for an extraordinary way to usher in 2011.

Gather up a group of eight to 12 friends to climb aboard the 59-foot XT or 70-foot Millennium houseboat that departs from Callville Bay Resort and Marina, a 30- to 45-minute ride from the Strip on Lake Mead. The three-day excursion from Dec. 30-Jan. 1 or Dec. 31-Jan. 2 includes fully equipped kitchens, private staterooms, spacious living areas, top-level sun decks, barbecue grills and climate control; the 70-foot Millennium houseboats also sport top-deck, grand-sized hot tubs.

On New Year’s Eve you can munch on gourmet S’mores around a campfire on your own private beach, or while nestled in a steamy hot tub under the stars on the top deck of your Millennium houseboat. Each room comes with a custom-assembled basket of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and fine wines to toast the start of 2011 from local fine foods purveyor Valley Cheese and Wine and a gourmet S’mores kit to enjoy by your own beach campfire, featuring locally made chocolates from Southern Nevada’s own Ethel M Chocolates

Parties arrive to Callville Bay Resort and Marina ready to board their boat by noon on their departure day. Operational training and a personal orientation by skilled marina staff teaches renters how to pilot, dock and beach a houseboat, as well as the boating safety rules of the lake. Yes, you’ll be cruising the lake on your own. Keep in mind there are 550 miles of shore line around Lake Mead.

Make your reservation for this package online at www.CallvilleBay.com or call 1.800.255.5561.

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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. Jay-Z does some last-minute Christmas eve shopping at Hermes.

Name: Beyonce Knowles & Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter

Category: Power Couples

Industry: Music

What Made Him Haute: These media darlings together make up one of the wealthiest power couples in the entertainment industy. More than just a hip-hop icon, the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella co-owns the New Jersey Nets, the 40/40 Club, and is the creator of the clothing line Rocawear and Roc Nation. With the 2009 release of The Blueprint album, he became the record-holder of most No. 1 albums by a solo artist. The track “Empire State of Mind” pays homage to New York City. Beyonce Knowles, who he quietly married in April of 2008, is an R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and model considered to be one of the most marketable artists in the music industry. In 2009, Forbes listed Beyonce fourth on its list of the “100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities” in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and No. 1 on the list of “Best-Paid Celebs Under 30,” with more than $87 million in earnings between 2008 and 2009.

What Makes Him Haute Now: If you were one of those late Christmas Eve shoppers, don’t worry. Even media moguls like Jay-Z were reported to have been at the high-end Hermes boutique in the lavish Madison Avenue for some late Christmas Eve shopping. He had a private room just for himself, along with a guard that stood close by outside of the boutique. He spent more than $350,000 on very exclusive Birkin bags, among other things. It is safe to say that Beyonce was not on the naughty list this year. Jay-Z spent hours at the store and missed his lunch date at Nello, an Upper East Side Italian restaurant known for its celebrity clientele and expensive meals and wines. So instead, he called up Nello and had them deliver his meal to Hermes. But that’s what happens when you are a multimillion dollar artist.

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