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Tonight I went to Danny DeVito’s VIP opening of his new restaurant in South Beach on Ocean Drive. The paparazzi were out in full-force, it was a scene! DeVito South Beach is in the old Joia Restaurant space that was owned by Chris Paciello & Ingrid Casares adjacent to the Century Hotel in the trendy SoFi neighborhood.

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Brooke Hogan on the red carpet. I felt like a complete dork taking this picture. I heard many people commenting that the rack of lamb was “delicious”.

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The scene ‘al fresco’ was convivial. The red murano chandeliers are hot, hot, hot & expensive!

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Decor is very over the top and sumptuous. The white leather banquettes gave the place a very 40′s/50′s glamour.

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This lobster was incredible. I had first pick!

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Brooke Hogan ‘working’ it!

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These were “salmon shots” with caviar. Enough said.

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The “usual suspects” were in attendance.

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All those publicists were running around with clipboards. Notice those damn velvet ropes! Thank god I was “on the list”.

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Does Danny have a star on the Walk of Fame?

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My euro-friends, notice the cigarette.

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I so needed a bottle of Evian. None!

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Bar

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Notice the VIP room on the second floor.

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I was stalking the paparazzi. I’m such a loser.

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Dr. Lenny Roudner’s work was in the house!

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The restaurant opens for ‘normal’ people on Monday! I must admit, I didn’t even think of taking a look at the menu. I’m sure it’s Italian. There were too many people! The music had a Frank Sinatra vibe all night.