Chef Daniel Rose of Spring, which has one of the most exclusive reservations lists in Paris, will temporarily close the esteemed restaurant in May to host a benefit dinner at AnQi in Costa Mesa, Calif. The May 1 dinner—which will benefit the James Beard Foundation and the Art Institute of California–Orange County Culinary School—will feature a four-course menu, along with an amuse-bouche and pass hors d’oeuvres. The meal will be prepared by Rose and AnQi’s head chef, Helene An, who is known for her signature V…

The two new sailing yachts to join the Lungarno Collection—Alix and Highland Breeze—are ideal for travelers seeking short-term charters this season. The Lungarno Collection’s president, Leonardo Ferragamo, introduced sailing yachts from Nautor’s Swan (where he is the chairman and a co-owner) to the hospitality group’s repertoire of vacation options last summer with Solleone 90 and Virago. With the addition of the 90-footAlix and the 112-foot Highland Breeze, the group’s largest yacht, the Lungarno Collection n…

El Encanto is a newly restored hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif., situated on 7 acres of landscaped gardens with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Conjuring up images of old Hollywood glamour, the property has 92 California-style bungalows and a new spa, which features seven treatment rooms and a relaxation room. El Encanto is also home to the Dining Room, a restaurant specializing in coastal California cuisine that offers both indoor and outdoor dining and has an extensive wine list dedicated to Santa Bar…

Known as one of Las Vegas’s finest culinary experiences since it opened at Caesars Palace in 2006, the Michelin two-star Restaurant Guy Savoy has introduced another unique dining menu: the Innovation-Inspiration menu. Under the guidance of the executive chef, Mathieu Chartron, and the general manager, Alain Alpe (both of whom have been with the Las Vegas restaurant since its inception), this 13-course dinner is $348 per person without wine ($523 with wines paired by the restaurant’s sommelier, Phil Park) and i…

The Palais Hansen, a Kempinski hotel, opened in Vienna this month. Originally designed in 1873 by Theophil Edvard von Hansen as a hotel complex and later used as a municipal building, the property blends classic Renaissance Revival architecture and detailing with contemporary design, and modern amenities. The hotel has 152 rooms and suites, as well as two restaurants, two bars, a cigar lounge, and the Kempinski The Spa. Rates start at about $340 a night. (+43.1.236.1000, www.kempinski.com/wien)

The Palais Hansen, a Kempinski hotel, opened in Vienna this month. Originally designed in 1873 by Theophil Edvard von Hansen as a hotel complex and later used as a municipal building, the property blends classic Renaissance Revival architecture and detailing with contemporary design, and modern amenities. The hotel has 152 rooms and suites, as well as two restaurants, two bars, a cigar lounge, and the Kempinski The Spa. Rates start at about $340 a night. (+43.1.236.1000, www.kempinski.com/wien)

George Smith, the English furniture company named for one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated Regency-period furniture makers, has unveiled its first outdoor collection. Utilizing special treatments on variously stained woods and nail-head trim made from galvanized materials, the firm has reproduced some of its favorite classic pieces, such as the Early Victorian Chesterfield sofa and the Soho Buttoned Drum coffee table. The line takes indoor living-room styles al fresco. Fabrics, finishes, and sizes …

The South Korean electronics giant Samsung, one of the world’s leading TV manufacturers, just announced current and forthcoming availability for its 2013 display panels. The company’s new flagship series, the F8000 LED-edge-lit LCD TV, comes in 46-, 55-, 60-, 65-, and 75-inch screen sizes. The first of the F8000 sets began shipping in March, and the $8,000 75-inch model hits the market in May.
Samsung is revered for its LED screens, and the F8000 embodies what the company does best. It features a sleek bezel …

Three new sinks promise to enliven the powder room or master bath. Cut from a single piece of amethyst, the Polyedro sink ($50,000) is the functional artwork of Jake Levy, of International Stone Collections, and Franke Kitchen Systems. Levy chiseled a 500-pound stone until he was left with the sink’s 80-pound base, and he placed the amethyst’s purple crystals around the washbasin. The New York–based designer Clodagh has created a distinctive floor-standing sink (starting at $11,995) carved from stone; the desi…

Three new sinks promise to enliven the powder room or master bath. Cut from a single piece of amethyst, the Polyedro sink ($50,000) is the functional artwork of Jake Levy, of International Stone Collections, and Franke Kitchen Systems. Levy chiseled a 500-pound stone until he was left with the sink’s 80-pound base, and he placed the amethyst’s purple crystals around the washbasin. The New York–based designer Clodagh has created a distinctive floor-standing sink (starting at $11,995) carved from stone; the desi…