The Gold Coast's swankiest nightclub fits all the prerequisites for chic exclusivity, starting with the semihidden entrance at the end of a narrow (but well-lit) alleyway just steps from Oak Street's Prada and Barneys New York stores. You descend down a long flight of stairs into an environment filled with expensive, gilded furnishings and exquisite decor imported from France; to gain access you must first pass muster with the gatekeepers manning the velvet rope. The beautiful, the rich, and the designer-suited come here for the loungy aesthetic. The soundtrack mixes R&B, soul, hip-hop, house, funk, and acid jazz. Another highlight is the stellar French fusion menu. The place teems on Friday and Saturday nights, but Wednesday night caters to local fashion-industry folk, with occasional runway fashion shows. Stop by the Yow Bar -- named for Yow Low, a legendary local bartender who was snagged from Trader Vic's -- and hopefully you'll get Yow himself to spill some of his late-night tales.