The man who takes care of the day-to-day at LA's hottest nightclubs (Hyde, Area, Foxtail) under SBE's Sam Nazarian claims he's a dedicated family man well before he's a nightlife guru. "I’m family guy, I have two little boys. I have one side -- the cool factor, being ahead of the game and in the nightlife scene -- but at the same time I have another side that people don’t normally get to see." Nonetheless, he's running some of the biggest celeb magnets in LA and is constantly surrounded by bottles and models. Can he really turn out to be a normal guy?

Hotelier and restaurateur Sam Nazarian -- the man behind the Philippe Starck-designed SLS brand (SLS Beverly Hills), celebrity hotspot Hyde, and future Vegas landmark, the revamped Sahara Hotel & Casino -- gives BlackBook the inside scoop on his top picks around the country, academic lecturing, and the luxury of flying private.

When you're not visiting your own bars, clubs, and restaurants, where can we find you?
I love Houston’s. It’s a very contemporary American brand. It’s not the most trendy and not the most chic, but it's one of the most successful brands, and I love going there because I know exactly what I’m going to get every time. I love Giorgio Baldi in Malibu. There is something that is so timeless in the personality of the staff, and the food is amazing. You get transported into this Italian world. It’s really a staple of our community. I like going to Tenjune in New York and Lavo in Las Vegas.

Every year in Los Angeles, the night before Thanksgiving seems to come as a huge surprise -- everyone remembers that it’s Wednesday, and tomorrow they're blessedly free from going back to work. Bars and clubs across the city remember it too and treat this night like a hot Saturday in high season. It all comes together to make Thanksgiving Eve one of the most promising nights of the year to go out. Here’s our list of November 26th blowouts for your partying pleasure.

1. The Hideout - Ah, glorious Los Angeles. Party on the beach in late November! Though usually Wednesdays at the Hideout are reserved for quiet chilling (and, earlier in the evening, a spot of speed-dating), this night will play host to resident DJs and, as past years indicate, an unusually packed dance floor. Not to worry; there’s breathing room on the beachside patio.

2. Chloe - This new-ish Santa Monica bar is on the elegant side; people come here for schmancy small plates and complicated cocktails. But on the 26th, there will be a DJ and plenty of raucousness. Wear a dress -- but one that can get spilled on.

The cast of the faux-reality show The Hills makes for (sometimes) entertaining television. Maybe you think you can do better? Here are the top five Los Angeles spots you can run into LC, Lo, Audrina, Stephanie, Heidi, and Spencer. Who knows -- maybe you can get a cameo on an episode and parlay that into a regular spot on the show. We hear that LC and Lo are taking applications for “the boyfriend” role.