● Capitol City (Hollywood) - Forty-six TVs. Maze-like rooms to separate team cheering. Wii matches in between games. Thirty beers on tap, augmented by more in bottles. Bar food like a hit list of L.A. favorites: mini burgers, fancy mac and cheese, and the all-time winner -- spicy tuna on crispy rice.
● Philippe (Mid-City West) - In the old Dolce space, so scenesters and expense accounts are essentially built-in. Right there next to the bar, and again in the private wine cellar dining room. Lots of red against black and white background (Asian moderne, or some such). Pricey versions of gwai-lo favorites: shiu mai, satay, lettuce wraps, salt and pepper calamari.

I love hating on The Real Housewives of New York. I've seen every episode. Even the reunion show. My viewing started off as an innocent diversion before spiraling quickly into a dark habit. I'd DVR the new episode and watch it fast so I could erase it before my boyfriend came over. My best friend, a reality show addict herself, advised me to get out before I got too deep. "I can handle it," I told her. And myself. But I just couldn't stop chasing that dragon. It's too much fun disapproving of the Housewives' extravagant lifestyles, marveling at the intricacy of their bitchiness. I like to play a game as I watch: who is the most spoiled? The stupidest? The relatively least-stupidest? I began wagers with myself, whether someone was going to finally bitch-slap Kelly Bensimon, or if anyone would call child services on Alex and Simon Van Kempen for endangering the lives of their children by turning their house into a construction zone. But despite my best loathing, I discovered a sensation strange for reality TV had begun to seep in. Fondness. I was starting to really root for Bethenny Frankel.

What do you do? I’m the Director of Marketing & Events for Rokbar, which means I basically run all aspects of the venue. Mainly I try and provide a nightlife experience alternative to what most Miami clubs have to offer.

What are you planning on doing for Art Basel? I have four nights of parties I’m hosting at Rokbar, so I’m pretty busy with that. Check rokbarmiami.blogspot.com for the events. But some other events and places I will attend are O.H.W.O.W Gallery -- lots of great New York City artists and friends showing there. Wolfgang Roth & Partner Fine Art -- it’s a great new gallery just opened up in Miami, they’re exhibiting David LaChappelle photos. Art Positions -- always one of my must-sees on the beach between 22nd-23rd streets and Collins. N.A.D.A (New Art Dealers Alliance) -- I will definitely be stopping by to see them this year; last year we hosted the opening party together. Visionaire Party -- my favorite party every year!

Bask in the shade of J-Lo’s assets.

1. Philippe (South Beach) - Long list of celebrity sports stars for backers brought the New York hotspot southward. Tan, fit, manicured Miamians’ new haven.
2. DeVito (South Beach) - Warm, good-humored. Little big-time movie star's presence resonates. Food's as boisterous as Louie De Palma.
3. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (Wynwood/Design District) - Jen Aniston and John Mayer dined here. All A-listers do. Amazing food, and killer red-hued ambience.