A facelift keeps the historic Hollywood Athletic Club perpetually ready for its close-up.

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First debuted in the '20s as one of Tinsletown's original haunts, the renovated landmark features a contemporary American eatery, which is the latest venture from Asia de Cuba creator Jeffrey Chodorow. Draped in exquisite chandeliers and dressed in plush velvets, an adjoining bar garners the attention of Hollywood's current darlings. The renovated 20,000-plus square foot venue also includes a game room, screening room and plenty of event rental space.

Star-chef Michel Richard casts a culinary spell on Social Hollywood's still-sizzling club scene.

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Jeffrey Chodorow's relaunch of Social Hollywood's restaurant enlists celeb chef Michel Richard (Citronelle, Washington, D.C.) to rustle up deluxe grub for the clubby star crowd. The revamping of this historic 1920s movie star haunt has created a surprisingly sexy lime-green background for A-list Hollywood babes in their Jimmy Choo stilettos, Beverly Hills socialites, jaded young actors and rich club kids. Richard's Cal-French comfort food menu features onion tarts, 72-hour slow-cooked short ribs, and a lobster burger. While regular foodies may find all the celeb chitter-chatter below their tastes, the French fries cooked in clarified butter may be the flavor of the month that has the most staying power.