From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 26 2010 5:08 AM

A slew of television stars including Hugh Laurie and Jesse Spencer from medical dramedy "House" and James Denton from "Desperate Housewives" have teamed up to form Band From TV, which plays covers for charitable causes. The musically gifted actors dish on their favorite spots from coast to coast.

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 26 2010 5:08 AM

What better way to experience autumn than at the Morton Arboretum? It’s the fourth largest-visited public garden in the country. And year-round it has the most unique fall color palette in the Midwest thanks to its gathering of exotic trees from all over the world. Plus, there are a number of fa...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 26 2010 5:08 AM

Calling all oenophiles: The Niagara Wine Festival in Ontario, Canada offers a jam-packed schedule of winery tours, tastings, concerts, delicious food and one of the nation’s biggest street parades. Promotional consideration furnished by The Canadian Tourism Commission.

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

Located in the heart of Hollywood, El Cabrillo, the Spanish Revival home of interior designer Joshua Cain once sheltered up-and-coming artists and starlets in the 20s and 30s. Rumor has it that legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille built the property for his daughter. To include its glamorous pas...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

Homeowner Nance Ludkowski designed her six-bedroom, 5.5-bath house, Una Bella Vista, in Barrington Hills, IL to mimic an estate in the Italian countryside with Venetian plaster, travertine floors and a secret room that looks like it sprang from a fairytale. Featured in Chicago Magazine, the five...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

A classic Soho loft, homeowner Lynn Russo’s four-bedroom penthouse flat was once the art studio of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. Merging the historic charm of the 19th century with 21st century amenities, the apartment offers two impressive terraces (one with 360 degree views), a 24-foot skyli...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

Superstar chefs Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich and Joe Bastianich have teamed up to open a branch of the Turin, Italy-based food and wine market in the Flatiron District. Eataly promises to be temple of Mediterranean gastronomy with a plethora of food shops as well as a Neapolitan pizze...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

A first-generation Greek, LXTV’s Bessie Tsionis knows exactly where to find an authentic taste of her homeland. She takes us to one of her favorite restaurants to sample some traditional dishes and then straps on her dancing shoes to teach us a thing or two about her heritage. Finally, ...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

Interior designer Jessy Krol decorated this striking, 8000-square-foot Montclair mansion, which boasts five bedrooms, an English-style courtyard and fully furnished media, game and exercise rooms. Its Tudor-style, stone exterior reveals lush, moody rooms and views of the New York skyline.

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

What do the kitchens of professional chefs look like? Celebrity culinary guru Art Smith and Shelley Young, a chef and founder of the Chopping Block cooking school, dish on how they designed their home kitchens. Both borrow elements from restaurants like exposed pantries for easy access or carvin...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

The Holland-based clothing brand has opened its first U.S. outpost in NYC’s Nolita neighborhood. Scotch & Soda is known for traditional men's garb and womenswear with a hip twist and urbane detailing.

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

The French chef, known for his sublime seafood at Le Bernardin, reveals the little-known culinary gems of New York City.

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

The European coffee shop and wafflerie, Shaky Alibi, offers freshly ground-and-brewed-to-order coffee and scrumptious chocolate shots that shouldn’t be missed. Their crowning achievements, however, are their Liege waffles, which hail from Belgium and parts of Germany and are served either sweet ...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 19 2010 4:10 PM

In a city as culturally diverse as L.A., you don’t have to go to Europe to get a taste of France. Viviana experiences this first-hand when she becomes French for a day. Known for her elegant yet wearable clothing, designer Vanessa Bruno's first U.S. outpost is the perfect place for Viviana ...

From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:24 PM

Donald Trump may think that everything he touches turns to gold, especially if he orders the signature cocktail at the ritzy World Bar. Located in the Trump World Tower, the sophisticated watering hole specializes in an ultra-luxe drink, which includes champagne topped with a liquid version of t...

From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:24 PM

Before the coveted golden statuettes are bestowed upon Hollywood stars, they’re crafted at R.S. Owens & Company in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. For more than 65 years, the one-of-a-kind factory has produced prestigious awards such as the Vince Lombardi Trophy for Super Bowl victor...

From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:24 PM

Feast on delicious burgers, salads and floats at this low-key joint, which celebrates the best that California has to offer.

From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:23 PM

Whether it’s embellishing accessories or adding a glimmering touch to a red carpet-worthy dress, gold is one of the season's most glamorous trends, so Viviana heads to the latest fashion destination, Santa Monica Place, to learn how to pull together a scintillating look. Then she puts the f...

From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:23 PM

Tzigan, a subterranean Meatpacking District lounge, was designed to be the gold standard of lounges. Located in the basement of Italian restaurant, market and café Villa Pacri, the shimmering venue is decked out as if it were sheathed in 24 karats.