At the New York Film Festival premiere of Broken Embraces:

● PENELOPE CRUZ - Favorite restaurant in New York? "Oh, I have many because I love food so much!" And in Madrid? "I go to many that are out in the countryside, but whoever goes there for the first time should go to Botin. It's the oldest restaurant in the world." What did you like about it? "Everything!"

● PEDRO ALMODOVAR - Favorite restaurant in New York? "Mr. Chow's -- we had dinner there the other day, and it was really very impressive." And in Madrid? "In Madrid, there are many. Casa Lucio is one of my favorites."

Moises de la Renta could very well be a reality television icon by now. With Fashion God Oscar de la Renta as his father and a velvet rope lifestyle, he certainly fits the I-wish-I-was-him credentials. But Moises opted for a real (and respected) career in design/photography. And if his recently launched, painfully hip website for his bad ass womenswear fashion line MDLR is any indication, his career choice was wise. We met up to chit-chat for what I thought was drinks at the Thompson Hotel, but to my surprise, I was greeted by the man about town in a room full of models getting ready for their close-ups in an MDLR photo shoot featured on Whatswear.com. It was all lights, cameras, and action, mixed with plenty of cigarettes, blaring background noise of the sub-par performances of MJ's classics from the previously aired BET Awards, sexy leather biker jackets complete with gilded MDLR zippers -- and, in true rock star form, an Iggy Pop vs. David Bowie debate.

If you've ever visited New York Italian restaurant powerhouse Da Silvano, you've probably rubbed elbows and shared a laugh with manager Alessandro Bandini. The gregarious Florentine has put in his time in kitchens and dining rooms at Italian restos around the world, and he's recently invested his wealth of knowledge in new project Scuderia. Situated across the street from Bar Pitti and Da Silvano on Sixth Avenue, the modern, fresh trattoria serves delectable Italian comfort food in an open, casual environment. We met with Bandini at the new spot and chatted about the menu's influences, why women love Italian, and the legendary Da Silvano/Bar Pitti feud.

Serge Becker is a partner in New York dining and nightlife staples like The Box, Joe's Pub, Café Select, and La Esquina. His stake in the nightlife industry began as art director at Area and continued with his involvement in some of the city’s most exclusive spots (MK and Bowery Bar). Currently, he's taking a break from nightlife and exercising his green thumb.

How did you start in this business?
I started as Eric Goode's art director at Area, doing art installations. There were six or seven of us that were the core group.

Nightlife promoter Alon Jibli -- partner to Danny A and friend to every clubgoer on the New York scene -- talks about Israelis in nightlife, Mark Baker as the godfather, and shady industry people.

Where do you go out?
First of all would be my own Barbounia. I like Bar Pitti because of Giovanni Giovanni Giovanni, the owner. I like Downtown Cipriani again because of Guiseppe Guiseppe Guiseppe. Because when the owner knows your name and knows what you eat and your favorite table, and when they greet you when you walk in and buy you a drink -- that makes you feel at home. I would say the best bar in New York right now is probably Rose Bar. I like the crowd a lot. It’s a place that starts early and ends early. So I think it’s the best place to go for a drink in New York at 11 o’ clock. I like the new place called RDV. It’s under Bagatelle. Lots of Europeans go there. Most of my friends are French and Italian, and they like to hang out there.

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld is the founder of Feedback Productions, prince to the Paris Voguette throne, and an emerging name in the New York art scene. This week, Roitfeld curates the work of three photographers -- P.C. Valmorbida, David Mushegain, and Salim Langatta -- at Collective Hardware. The opening event, sponsored by Louis Vuitton and Terrazas, attracted high-profile celebutantes and close friends of the artists. The crowd looked something like: Vladimir's sister Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and (fashion icon) mother Carine Roitfeld, both Hiltons, Natalia Vodianova, Gisele Bundchen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Stavros Niarchos, Mila Jovovich, Lily Donaldson, Zoe Kravitz, Hilary Rhoda, and Cory Kennedy. Post-party, the A-listers moved uptown and took Indochine back to its glory days. After the jump, Vladimir expands on his passions, the lack of sibling rivalry in his high-profile fam, and enjoying a glass of vino.

Kelly Cutrone, the founder of People's Revolution, embarked on her first public relations venture when she realized that fashion was the new rock 'n' roll. With the help of now-partners Robyn Berkley and Emily Bungert, People's Revolution is a leading bi-coastal marketing and branding firm and a frontrunner in the fashion industry. The one-time affiliates of The Hills have their hands full for the fall ’09 collections -- handing names such as: Yigal Azrouel, David Delfin, Buckler, Mara Hoffman, Nicholas K, Sergio Da Vila, Alexandre Herchcovitch, and Chado Ralph Rucci. The lightning-speed lifestyle required for the job has earned the firm a tough-as-nails reputation, but it occasionally takes a toll on the team. Upon arriving at the People's SoHo office to sit down with BlackBook, Emily Bungert announced that her bi-annual Fashion Week ailment was already creeping in. "I’m losing my voice," she said, "I lose my voice every Fashion Week. It’s just usually not two weeks before ... it’s usually right in the middle or towards the end." Read on for more from the power trio on the days leading up to the mayhem, nostalgia for Fashion Weeks past, and, without doubt, The Hills.

Stefano Villa of chic Gaucho eateries Azul, Novecento and Industria Argentina on how an Italian wound up with three Argie joints, the fun dangers of his profession, and what nationality plays the dirtiest New York restaurant soccer.

Where do you eat out in New York? When it comes to restaurants, there is one I go to a lot, especially for lunch, because it’s like my kitchen at home -- Bar Pitti. I go there all the time. That’s where most of the people I know hang out. There is one in my neighborhood -- which is SoHo -- that I like; you have to go there with a girlfriend, which is Raoul’s. When it comes to bars, Café Noir.

So where does the King of Cool prefer to dine when in New York? Matt Dillon prefers Greenwich Village's Bar Pitti. But forget about the al fresco dining in summertime beloved by other Pitti fans; paparazzi attention makes it impossible for Dillon, so he's looking forward to fall and the requisite retreat to the more private indoor tables. May we recommend the penne arabiata?