BUZZ CLUBS

Hef and Holly’s in Santa Monica

You haven’t lived until you’ve seen Hef arrive. While loitering outside Holly’s West, a posh new Santa Monica nightclub, I spotted the bunny bus. The white stretch limo with Playboy’s insignia on the side rolled up around 11 p.m. on Friday, and out they came, one by one. Bodacious blond uber-vixens and a token brunet, each striking poses for the ever-present paparazzi. The last to exit was Hugh Hefner himself, sporting a big grin as he gathered his bevy of babes for another photo op before waltzing inside. And by the way, Holly’s West, the sister nightclub to Holly’s in Hollywood, has the sexiest cocktail servers on the Westside. Decked out in tiny bustiers, frilly panties, thigh-high stockings and garter belts, the dolls looked like they were auditioning for Hef’s crew. The club is owned by veteran scenester Rick Calamaro and partners, and their next two ventures include transforming the Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica into a Tengu (their successful Westwood sushi lounge) and opening Holly’s O.C. in Newport Beach.

Deux’s a crowd in Hollywood

Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams not only hit Holly’s West on Saturday night, but the duo were among the scenesters to make it to the grand opening of Les Deux Cafe the night before. The sweet new nightclub at the former French restaurant on Las Palmas is packing heat. Promoters Josh Richman and Hartwell hosted Friday’s gala, which also attracted the Hilton sisters, Joaquin Phoenix and Lindsay Lohan. On Saturday night, Danny Masterson and Laura Prepon hung out in a VIP booth with pals. The club’s distinguishing feature is its top-level fireplace room, which includes French-style balconies overlooking the action.... While waltzing down Hollywood Boulevard later that night, I bumped into scenester Johnny Knoxville, who bought us a round at the Burgundy Room. The ratty Cahuenga Boulevard watering hole is still the best punk bar in town.... Downtown’s swanky Broadway Bar celebrates its first anniversary tonight with an intoxicating party.

Chalk him up

as a swinger

Popped into the Satanic Swinger’s Lounge on Thursday, a weekly affair hosted by DJ Lee at Saints & Sinners in Culver City, and just missed Nicolas Cage. The actor is a fan of the naughty/nice bar (and apparently a generous tipper).... And just when you thought Social Hollywood couldn’t get any swankier, look for the grand opening of Boulevard3 in August. The free-flowing nightclub is also located at the former Hollywood Athletic Club.... Stars are flocking to the Polaroid Beach House this summer. On Saturday afternoon, model-actress Molly Sims is celebrating her recent Self magazine cover at the Malibu venue. Polaroid, located at a beachfront estate, is hosting parties through August. And we hear that the Beach House swag runs as deep as a starlet’s fake tan lines.

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-- Heidi Siegmund Cuda