Let’s face it, South Beach is known for a number of things, but great food service isn’t one of them (anyone who has recently dined at Sushi Samba on Lincoln Road already knows what I’m talking about). Long wait times, spotty service, and lack of menu knowledge are just a few of the service problems South Beach diners deal with regularly.

Before we start, a question. At the end of a long workweek, who likes to unwind by kicking back with a few cocktails? Come on now, be honest…okay…do we have our honesty caps on? If so, let’s move on. If not, go back to the top of this paragraph and try again. For those who are sporting the honesty cap, ponder this. Everyone who is old enough to appreciate a good drink knows how relaxing having one can be. Male, female, young or old, we’ve all experienced what it feels like

Will Paul McCartney be sharing the land near his Hampton house with a new neighbor? Under the vague title of Amagansett Real Estate Investment Corp, it has been uncovered that the new owner purchased the 1.9-acre piece of land next to McCartney’s Amagansett estate January 28 for $900,000. The identity of the new owner is unknown; however, McCartney hides his dealings under an investment corporation name, so it’s possible an expansion plan is in the making.

On her 28th birthday, Kate Middleton was surprised with an astonishing pair of antique pearl earnings from her boyfriend, Prince William, which she enjoyed for only a couple days until they turned into an unexpected snack for her black cocker spaniel, Otto. The earrings were nothing short of cheap. William sought out a private dealer that he personally tracked down in order to find the unique pair of studs. Little did he know that they would end up in Otto’s stomach.

There’s always the party before the party in Los Angeles, and Oscar night is the absolute king. There were no less than 5 viewing parties, with InStyle Magazine’s bash being one of the most sought after of the night. While the champagne was flowing, stars, agents, and their arm candy mingled and networked for the next 3.5 hours.

New Yorkers were already internationally deprived when the other famous chef, Adam Melonas, a native from Australia called off his plans to open up a restaurant in the city of skyscrapers. Hopefully Jose Andres goes through with his promise and opens up a bistro soon, because New Yorkers are getting hungry for his famed cooking.

Adam Lambert’s former gig Wicked made its way to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the third time since its beginning in 2003. As always, it received rave reviews and praises from audiences both in sunny South Florida and all over the nation. Popular, which happens to be one of its well-known musical numbers, describes the relatively new show to the T. The witches will be hovering over Miami until March 21.

Now that the Oscars are over, the winners announced, parties partied, and Ryan Seacrest interviewed-out (if that’s possible), it’s time to talk fashion. The 2010 Oscar Red Carpet was awash with beautiful people dressed to the nines, and thanks to several bold statements we can now articulate the fashion trends for the upcoming season. Almost every important name in fashion was represented, with Marchesa, Elie Saab, Badgely Mischka, Chanel, and Armani Prive draping multiple beauties.

Russel Weiner isn’t only a former Republican candidate for a seat in the California State Assembly, he is also a real estate junkie – and a good one at that.