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A Tour of the Best Fried Chicken in the United States

Posted by: Alison Cavatore on November 4th, 2011

Haute Living takes you on a tour of some of the best restaurants in the United States for fried chicken. Though fried chicken traces its origins to the South, many innovative chefs across the country have put their own spin on the classic dish. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list. [...read more]

Haute 100 Update: LeBron James and ‘Team Melo’ to Take on Philadelphia for another Star-Studded Exhibition

Posted by: Pauline Sung on September 19th, 2011

What lockout? Last month on Aug. 30, we saw some of the NBA’s finest players take to the court for a star-studded exhibition game in Baltimore and this month is no different. Carmelo Anthony will be returning to play with his Baltimore-based “Team Melo”, comprised of Haute Living cover man LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Josh Selby, Eric Bledsoe, and others against players representing Philadelphia. [...read more]

Haute 100 Update: Ryan Seacrest Foundation Opens Media Center for Hospitalized Children

Posted by: Pauline Sung on July 19th, 2011

On Friday, July 15, Haute 100 member Ryan Seacrest was at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the ribbon cutting on the Ryan Seacrest Foundation’s newest location for “The Voice,” their innovative media program where hospitalized children can engage in a closed circuit broadcast multimedia center, with activities including radio, TV, DJ-ing, and watching live artists – much as Seacrest himself does. [...read more]

Italian Restaurant, Serafina Opens in Philadelphia

Posted by: Haute Living on June 23rd, 2011

After a kick-off pasta-cutting ceremony yesterday, doors to the Philadelphia outpost of Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato's Serafina franchise will officially open today. Located in the prime Rittenhouse Square area in the heart of Philadelphia, the casual, relaxed and upbeat restaurant features the highest quality ingredients and imported Italian specialties to satisfy everyone. [...read more]

Haute Event: “Springtime in Paris” at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Posted by: Haute Living on March 9th, 2011

The 2011 Philadelphia Flower Show, aptly named “Springtime in Paris” has really raised the bar this year! As soon as you enter the Convention Center, you are immersed in everything Parisian. I have been to Paris and the creators of this year's show left no stone unturned! The Eiffel Tower is surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees; there are exhibits capturing the City of Lights in all its splendor; there were artists with easels painting the beautiful gardens; Monet's garden and the Tuileries Garden were captured to perfection; and beautiful french music playing in the background. [...read more]

Haute Fashion: Exclusive Q&A with Skingraft’s Jonny Cota

Posted by: Brook Evans on February 25th, 2011

One of Downtown’s best fashion boutiques, Skingraft specializes in artistic design ranging from spiked leather jackets to silk-chiffon drapery. With a birth in ‘05 and a flagship opening in ’09, designer Jonny Cota is on the fast track to fashion royalty. [...read more]

Lucky 7s: The Top 5 Chinese Restaurants in Philadelphia

Posted by: Melissa Auman Greiner on February 3rd, 2011

Happy New Year! The Chinese calendar declares this the year of the rabbit, a period that's meant to be relaxing and reflective. Ease into it by reclining in front of giant bowls of amazing Cantonese and Schezwan dishes at one of the area's best Chinese restaurants. From casual Chinatown haunts to gourmet Main Line menus, there's a pair of chopsticks with your name on them. [...read more]

Oh-La-La: The Top 5 Lingerie Stores in Philadelphia

Posted by: Melissa Auman Greiner on February 1st, 2011

Two weeks and counting, loves, until Valentine's Day. Sure, we understand that it's a commercial invention steeped in overpriced gifts and forced affection, but that doesn't mean it can't also just happen to be the day you decide to inject some spice back into a relationship. Suggestion #1: head to one of these five area shops and come home with a dainty little bag of silk and lace instead of the annual fading flowers. We think you can handle the rest. [...read more]

Stella Blu Loves on Lobster

Posted by: Melissa Auman Greiner on January 31st, 2011

February means Valentine's Day ... which means that restaurant chefs throughout the area will be showcasing special menus over the big weekend (many of which we'll be profiling for you here in the next few days). But Stella Blu, that sweet little romantic dining room in West Conshohocken, is wondering why hold back? Instead of keeping their special lobster menu tucked away, they are offering it all through February. [...read more]

Lick Your Lollipop: The Top 5 Candy Shops in Philadelphia

Posted by: Melissa Auman Greiner on January 27th, 2011

No matter your mood, it's always the right time for a taste of the sweet stuff. From old school favorites like Lemonheads and Dots to more modern creations, we adore every little candy bite from the sweet to the sour. Grab a bag and pile in the goodies at one of these Philly treat shops. [...read more]