In New York City, there is always a new hot spot, but unless you’ve walked the red carpet, good luck getting in.

Until NiteTables- the revolutionary way in planning V.I.P services for the New York City area. Having just launched their website,  you’ll no longer need to wait on line, make a phone call or pay off the doorman to secure a reservation at exclusive venues. Whether the occasion is a birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party, corporate event or simply a night on the town, the website-based user-friendly interface allows reservations to be made at some of the hottest clubs at the click of a button.

Upon selecting a venue of choice, users can browse photos, videos, floor plans, select a specific seating area and choose party packages for all types of occasions, all before arriving at their desired location. Over 100 venues have signed on with NiteTables including 49 Grove, Amnesia NYC, District 36, Hudson Terrace, Le Souk, Chelsea Room and Cielo, to name a few. While beginning as an Internet booking system, NiteTables will quickly establish itself as the hub between technology, lifestyle experiences and social media.

Haute Living sat down for an exclusive interview with one of the co-founders behind NiteTables, Matt Bosso.

Matt Bosso is a specialist in content creation and project management, previously working as the Executive Producer of the top-rated KTU Morning Show on 103.5 WKTU in New York City, as well as a Music Director for Clear Channel’s iHeartradio and Premium Choice programming platforms. In addition, he’s currently an on-air host for 103.5 KTU and Executive Producer/Correspondent for the nationally-syndicated Remix Top 30 Countdown. Matt has worked alongside legends such as Whoopi Goldberg and has interviewed some of the biggest stars in music, including Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake and Mary J. Blige, to name a few.

What fostered the idea for an online booking service?

Adam Alson designed the idea and site and then came to Jon Zimmereli and I who were both shocked that such a service didn’t already exist. We saw that the internet efficiencies that we value in our day-to-day lives don’t exist for night life. We want instant gratification for the booking process.

Why book through NiteTables.com  instead of a club or promoter?

Through us, you can choose the specifics of your evening. From Neighborhood to budget, even down to the spirit you choose to drink. For out-of-towners especially, it is a great service if you don’t know where exactly you want to go or who to get in touch with for ideas.

What’s Next?

We are really excited about the site’s launch. with over one hundred venues on our side, the possibilities for how this can grow are endless, but right now we are focused on getting this off the ground and keeping [our customers] happy.

For your next big night on the town, book with Nitetables

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Mother Nature prompts Marc Jacobs to push their show at New York Fashion Week back three days. Jacob’s business partner Robert Duffy cites NYC’s going underground last Friday due to Hurricane Irene as prohibiting preparation for the house’s originally scheduled September 12 show.

Duffy told WWD, ” That lost time is impossible to make up without pushing the show back. Our entire sample room – most of the people live outside the city and they couldn’t get in here this weekend, nor would we have wanted them to. I feel the worst about people who want to get off to London.”

Now on the calender for Thursday September 15 at 8.30pm, the frantic rescheduling may be a pr nightmare for folks at London Fashion Week, which starts on Friday morning.

Source: Cat Walk Queen

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Once the VMAs came to a close, the real party began at venues such as The Colony, The Roosevelt Hotel, Harvard & Stone, The W hotel, and Boulevard 3 where Lil Wayne celebrated the release of his album, The Carter IV. Before the parties though, starlets did their third, fourth or fifth wardrobe change. The VMAs is one of the most momentous evenings for young stars in the music biz. Celebrating her first VMA win, Katy Perry and husband Russell Brand headed to the House Of Hype for Esquire’s post-show party.

The VMA after party at the Colony is one of the most popular parties to attend. Some of the stars that attended the festivities here include Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale. For an even more exclusive fete, All Saints and Harvard & Stone joined forces in creating a post award show party for an elite list of stars. Here, Patrick Carney of The Black Keys spun an exclusive vinyl record set, before Foster The People took to the tables. Another note worthy party was at the W hotel. The lobby was flooded with a crowd of Los Angeles hipsters and music buffs, who attended the party for an exclusive performance from Michael Buble, as well as local bands, who all paid homage to Michael Jackson.

Finally, the last artist to take the stage at the VMAs was none other than Lil Wayne, who began with a serene version of his song “How To Love,” before jumping to the other side of the spectrum with an enraged performance, in true Wayne form.  Following the VMAs, he celebrated the release of his The Carter IV album with friends Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Ciara.

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Miami Heat superstar LeBron James is set to participate in a star-studded summer league exhibition game in Baltimore at Morgan State University tonight at 7 pm. He’ll hit the court with the likes of the New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony and the New Orleans Hornets’ Chris Paul as his teammates.

“With the lockout, it was a very good idea for us to do this, because a lot of NBA players are looking to play basketball,” said Kurk Lee, head of Anthony’s Melo Center in Baltimore. “They can’t be on practice facilities. They are looking to play summer league ball.”

100 $28 tickets to the exhibition were made available last week and sold out swiftly – in less than a day. In order to limit the risk of people selling counterfeit tickets, fans can pay admission at the door when they open at 6 pm on a first-come-first-serve basis for $40 for general admission and $100 for floor seats – with thousands anticipated to attend and the proceeds from ticket sales to benefit various charities.

Anthony will play on a stacked team that features his friends James and Paul, San Antonio guard Gary Neal, Sacramento forward Donte Greene, Memphis guard Josh Selby, Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe, and former New York and Chicago heavyweight Eddy Curry.

Kevin Durant will be on the opposing team, along with Boston forward Jeff Green, Sacramento center DeMarcus Cousins, Milwaukee guard Brandon Jennings, Denver guard Ty Lawson, Wizards forward Trevor Booker, Detroit forward Austin Daye, Lakers second round pick Ater Majok, former Syracuse player Arinze Onuaku, Anthony “Gumby” Williams and Omar Weaver. Michael Beasley broke his wrist while in China, but is expected to suit up for the game if he is feeling up to it.

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Actor and musician Evan Ross celebrated his 23rd birthday on Saturday at the Fiat Beach House in Mailbu CA.

Guests included his mom Diana Ross, sister Chudney Ross, rappers Akon and Flo Rida, Shenae Grimes, Clark Duke (Hot Tub Time Machine), model Cora Skinner, Christian Serratos (Twilight), Taryn Manning, Josh Hopkins, Stephen Dorff and more. DJ Rick Rude manned the turntables while the Lifestyle Kissing Photo Booth became the hit of the party.

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Architect Tom Kundig is known for his passion and obsession with bare concrete, raw steel and creations that have distinctive personalities with modern interpretations. Haute Living takes a look at some of Kundig’s Northwest homes. Tom Kundig is a principal at Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects and here are few of his great creations:

The Chicken Point Cabin, Lake Hayden in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho:

Built in 2002 this home continues to win over connoisseurs with its special feature: an operable wall of windows. The home is located on a stunning site and features rustic materials and unique details like a steel fireplace cut from a recycled section of an Alaskan oil pipeline.

The Studio House in Seattle, Washington:

Built in 1998, this home features a tessellated glass façade, fashionably rusted steel support beams and concrete interior walls. The property is a combination home and photo studio with a great room equipped with studio-grade ceiling lighting.

The Tye River Cabin in Skykomish, Washington:

This home, built in 2006, is located in the forest and described as “essentially a wooden tent on a platform that opens to the forest and river”. It measures just 600 square feet and encourages an outward orientation toward nature with rotating glass panels that allow entire walls of the structure to open up onto a surrounding patio.

The Pierre on San Juan Islands, Washington:

Perfect for anyone who loves being out by the rocky outcrop on San Juan Islands, this home was designed by Kundig in 2010 and integrated into the surrounding landscape. The home features a green roof and concrete exterior walls and appears to be nearly invisible from certain angles. It also has trademark steel windows that perfectly capture the water views.

The Shadowboxx on San Juan Islands, Washington:

Built in 2010, the Shadowboxx combines a more conventional profile with oversized portals that are slowly emerging as a new Kundig trademark. The front windows of the house can be concealed by a series of floor to ceiling corrugated doors that offer protection from island winds. It has a whimsical bath house wing with a roof that pivots up to allow for open air bathing.

Source: Curbed Seattle

Josh Clark, Melinda Kearney, Justin Tiedemann, Ed Fitts, Sue Rathbone, Vince Georges, Kelly Berryman, Jarrod Denton, Philippe Melka

Venue: BRAND Napa Valley vineyards
Photographer:  Moanalani Jeffery
Event Date: 08.16.11
 
On August 16, 2011 on a beautiful summer’s end day, BRAND Napa Valley, anew winery, estate vineyards and cave located on Pritchard Hill (St. Helena of Napa Valley) celebrated its groundbreaking with an afternoon party Sunday August 14th in the cave.  BRAND is working with prestigious winemaker Philippe Melka.

Business partners Ed Fitts and Sue Rathbone hosted Pritchard Hill neighbors Donn and Molly Chappellet of Chappellet, David Long of David Arthur Vineyards, Mark Nelson from Ovid, Bob Long from Montagna and other Napa Valley luminaries as they unveiled their label and announced their name.
 
“We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of BRAND 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon in 2012,” remarked Ed Fitts to a crowd of nearly 100 people.
 
“The name BRAND and the double horseshoes bring to the label an aspect of Sue and Ed’s passion for horses in a name that is as significant as the property” pointed out Melinda Kearney.  
 
The Groundbreaking was catered by illustrious Napa chef Cindy Pawlcyn.  Wines by neighboring Pritchard Hill wineries were offered for tasting, Music was provided by the Stevens Brothers.   Emphasizing their love for all things esquestian, beautiful images of Gypsy Vanner horses bred by Sue Rathbone were projected to a screen throughout the afternoon.   The event was produced by David Aten Events. 
 
BRAND caves and winery are scheduled to be completed by harvest 2012 and is projected to be open to visitors by appointment at 90 Long Ranch Road St. Helena.  For more information and to join the mailing list please visit www.brandnapavalley.com
 
BRAND Napa Valley TEAM:  Winemaking—Philippe Melka; Vineyard Development—Josh Clark Vineyard Management; Project Manager—Kelly Berryman; Winery Design—Lail Design Group; Winery Construction—Cello + Madru; Cave Excavation—The Cave Company; Landscape Design—Kurisu International; Packaging Design—Level Inc.; Sales and Marketing Strategy—Melinda Kearney Wine Marketing; Proprietors—Ed Fitts and Sue Rathbone. 

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Balenciaga continues to cut out the middle man by opening a ring of stand-alone boutiques. Women’s Wear Daily reports that Balenciaga has opened a 1,000 square foot store front at the most profitable shopping destination in the US, Miami’s own, Bal Harbour Shops.

The store showcases the brands women’s ready-to-wear line, leather goods, shoes and accessories in a futuristic design perspective featuring gold and silver leaf display cases, created by artistic director Nicholas Ghesquière in collaboration with French contemporary artist Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster.

The Grand Opening is reportedly set for today, August 30, 2011, just in time for Fashion’s Night Out.

Source: Racked.com

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The inaugural San Francisco Soirée, “An Evening of San Francisco Inspiration – One Night Can Make a Difference,” will take place October 6, 2011 at The Four Season Hotel. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer through research, education, advocacy, and free patient service programs.  This extraordinary event will provide an evening full of sumptuous cuisine, libations, auctions, activities, entertainment and some very special guests.

Tickets: $350.00 per person.

Volunteers, guests and sponsors can all make a difference in the fight against cancer through the support of the San Francisco Soirée.  Please contact Jennifer Gibbs at 415-394-7100, option #3, extension 318 or at Jennifer.Gibbs@cancer.org for more information.

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The Malibu Country Mart will transform into a sanctuary of style on September 8 with the help of celebrity stylist Taylor Jacobson in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out.  With a fall fashion show hosted by Jacobson followed by an intimate Q & A session, Malibu Country Mart’s Fashion’s Night Out promises a night of fabulous shopping and fun activities.

The fashion show, which will start at 7:30 p.m., will feature Taylor’s picks for the best trends for fall, and will showcase looks from various retailers from the Malibu Country Mart, including Earnest Sewn, Madison, John Varvatos, Planet Blue and the newly opened Rubin & Chapelle.

Immediately following the fashion show, there will be a Q & A session with Taylor, with questions taken from the audience and via the Malibu Country Mart’s social media sites. Taylor will provide an open forum to discuss her favorite styling tips, how to’s, and dos and don’ts.  Questions can be sent via Twitter to @MalibuCntryMart or at Facebook.com/MalibuCountryMart. Taylor will also be roaming the Mart, going from store to store, and doling out styling advice to shoppers.

Taylor Jacobson rose to prominence while working for celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, where she was featured on Bravo’s “The Rachel Zoe Project,” and has worked with a number of celebrity clients including Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Debra Messing, Cameron Diaz, and Eva Mendes.

Many of the designer and luxury retailers will have in-store events, promotions and sales to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out.  John Varvatos will have a complimentary vintage photo booth, where just-snapped photos can be instantly uploaded to social media sites. Encore will host an Isabella Fiore trunk show of new handbags. Juicy Couture will sample their signature fragrance Viva la Juicy and will offer 20% off all full-priced items. Madison will have a styling challenge for an opportunity to win a pair of MOTHER jeans, and Madison Gallery will host a sneak peak of Nancy Newberg & Irit Ehrlich Jewelry Collections with both designers. Madison and Madison Gallery will also offer 10% off all purchases.  New participants are being added daily. See below for a current list of all participating retailers.

The Malibu Country Mart will offer complimentary delicious rustic Italian appetizers from Tra di Noi, decadent desserts from Coolhaus, wine and spirit bars throughout the property, and a DJ playing from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.  Enter to win a Fall Goodie Bag, valued at $500, filled with Taylor Jacobson’s top picks for fall from several different retailers found within the center, at the Malibu Country Mart’s Facebook page.

Canvas:  Malibu artists will be customizing Converse sneakers and specially designed FNO t-shirts, with proceeds from both items going to FNO charity, and a tequila tasting bar hosted by Karma Tequila.

Chrome Hearts:  Will be serving chocolates and champagne.

Earnest Sewn:  25% off each purchase. Also, with each purchase become eligible to win a $500 gift certificate.

Encore:  Isabella Fiore trunk show (handbags).

Henry Beguelin: 10% off all purchases and 15% off purchase of $2,000 or more.

John Varvatos: Complimentary photo booth.

Juicy Couture: Viva la Juicy fragrance sampling, treats and 20% off all full-priced items.

M. Fredric:  Enter to win a $100 M. Fredric gift card.

Madison: In collaboration with MOTHER denim, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a styling challenge for a chance to win a pair of MOTHER jeans.

Madison Gallery: Malibu jewelry designers, Nancy Newberg & Irit Ehrlich will offer a sneak peak of their newest collections.

Malibu Lifestyles Soft & Man: A drawing to win a $1,000 gift certificate. Participant must purchase $200 during FNO.

Oliver Peoples:  Will be serving champagne.

Planet Blue: Stone Cold Fox trunk show.

Rubin & Chapelle: 15% discount on all purchases.

Tylie Malibu: Meet Tylie Malibu designer Lisa Popp and enter to win a Tylie bag, along with a 30% off Tylie products.

Vince:   In collaboration with SUPER, there will be skin care experts providing facials and skin care tips, champagne and cupcakes, and for every $350 a customer spends, they will receive a $100 coupon to use at SUPER, along with a 20% discount.

Yosemite by James Perse: 10% from entire purchase of California Wildlife merchandise will be donated to the foundation.

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About the Malibu Country Mart

The Malibu County Mart encompasses six acres of prime real estate in the heart of Malibu.  Its 90,000 square feet of high-end retail, dining and service offerings are housed in an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Mediterranean, modern and rustic influences.   The structures are complimented by world-class gardens, unique sculptures, outdoor dining and picnic areas and the popular children’s playground.  Additionally, the Malibu County Mart is leading the trend in Malibu in eco-friendly practices, from a chemical-free sandbox in the children’s playground to being the first commercial property to participate in the Geo Green Biofuels Program. www.malibucountrymart.com