It’s hard to beat the experience of the chef’s table. Personalized service, exceptional cuisine and a private atmosphere make for the ultimate dining experience. In Miami, there are plenty of good eats but few that meet the standards of our haute audience. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best of the best chef’s tables for your dining pleasure.

Series stars Lauren Vélez, David Zayas And C.S. Lee attended the DEXTER: THE FOURTH SEASON DVD release event at Miami’s National Hotel on Saturday. Check out some shots from the party.

As the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County enters its fifth year serving South Florida, its leaders are rolling out a special Fifth Anniversary Season that will celebrate the institution’s success as a presenter of world-class programs that reflect Miami’s diverse population, an economic engine in the city’s thriving urban core, and as a model public/private partnership that has made critical investments in important community-based initiatives.

While traditional hotels and resorts offer families desiring their best accommodations a choice of a presidential or penthouse suite, Fisher Island Hotel and Resort offers discerning travelers an exclusive, private island getaway experience with a distinctive ‘home away from home’ feel. Set against views of the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Miami skyline, the idyllic 216-acre property is located within the private residential island community of Fisher Island, Florida, one of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S., accessible only by auto-ferry or yacht. Sneak in some family time at this exclusive resort before the kids head back to school.

Time to get your groove on! These 5 live music venues in Miami boast some of the hautest artists in the world. From Miami to West Palm, we’ve rounded up excellent venues to get your live music fix.

At Miami’s Taste of the Nation event on July 29, Gotham Steak debuted the newest item on their menu, the Cote de Boeuf. At the restaurant, this special over-sized rib-eye is presented and carved tableside for an interactive experience guests can enjoy while Chefs revitalize a classic French tradition of food presentation.

Back to school is right around the corner and let’s face it – you’re kid cannot make the worst dressed list! Let your little one channel their inner Suri Cruise, Maddox Jolie-Pitt or Mason Disick on their day back with color, fabulous fabrics and adorable accessories. For the best dressed child, look no further than this list of children’s stores in Miami.

The W Fort Lauderdale is excited to announce the launch of karaoke night at Whiskey Blue every Monday at 9 p.m. starting August 16, 2010. The intimate nightlife destination invites guests to drink, relax and take the stage to show off their musical talents while singing their favorite tunes.

So what happens behind the scenes of a hit reality show when the cameras are off? A new book by Vicki Gunvalson, TV reality star from the hit series Real Housewives of Orange County will be hitting the market and will answer all those questions. Lainey spoke with Vicki over the phone Monday morning. Here’s what she had to say about her book, fellow housewives, season six, her fave spots in South Florida and of course, her signature cocktail.