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Mucho Besos for Mama Beso

We have all heard this story before.

Huge Hollywood nightspot cloaked in mystery for months. Star chef. Celebrity backer who’s not just lending her name—she’s really involved.

Still, it gets you every time. The reservation lines are now open at Beso, the long-awaited restaurant, bar and VIP lounge finally and officially opening its doors to the public.

Upon entering the cavernous piece of prime Hollywood real estate, you’ll be tempted to make an entire night of it. Start with a guava-based concoction from the large marble “juice bar” (their term for their bar that utilizes fresh juice). After that, you’ll pass the open ceviche bar, and likely a celeb or three, on your way to one of the crocodile-covered booths—unless you’re joining your party behind the curtain in the private space under the balcony. After sampling the Artichoke Guacamole and Paella with Lobster and Chorizo, you can continue your evening upstairs (behind another curtain) in the striking crimson VIP lounge, with its own bar, patio and exclusive entrance policy.

The evening (late night and late late-night) comes courtesy of star chef Todd English and the ravishing Eva Longoria—perhaps the least likely pairing since Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes?

But as you well know, life’s most memorable pairings are often the most unexpected.

Beso, 6350 Hollywood Blvd (at Ivar), Hollywood, 323-467-7991