BUZZ CLUBS

Downtown’s all about updates

Even more proof that downtown’s going uptown: Fred Eric is getting in the game. I bumped into the chef-restaurateur at Broadway Bar, a gem of a joint that neighbors the Orpheum Theatre at Broadway and 8th. Eric, who owns such cool spots as Vida and Fred 62, has his hands in three downtown ventures. In October, he’s opening Tiara in the New Mart building at 9th and Los Angeles. The market and restaurant will stock such delectables as imported chocolate and organic produce. He’s also teaming with the Camacho family (which owns a variety of Mexican restaurants throughout the Southland) to open Liberty, a swanky club and restaurant across from Staples Center at Flower and 11th. It’s slated for a January debut. In addition, expect Bar Tiara to pop up in Marc Smith’s upcoming downtown bar at 6th and Spring. Bar Tiara will be a sushi/sandwich joint inside Smith’s new bar (Smith co-owns the Golden Gopher).... Speaking of the Orpheum, the venue is offering a night of tease with Dita Von Teese on Aug. 20. The hot burlesque star is brewing “Ooh La L.A.,” which pays tribute to downtown’s burlesque past.

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Famous faces are in view

Imbibers on the Westside are thrilled with their new cool hang, the Hideout, on Channel Road in the Santa Monica Canyon area. The bar has been around for 70 years and was a favorite of Will Rogers and Marilyn Monroe. Among the famous faces who have poked around since new owners took it over two months ago are Sean Penn, Tyra Banks and Nicky Hilton....Among those who have checked out Michael Sutton and Adolfo Suaya’s new Beverly Hills steakhouse and bar, the Lodge, are the Rock, Lionel Richie, Jessica Alba, Jake Gyllenhaal and Paula Abdul.... Speaking of rock stars, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa brought his brood of seven to Luna Park on Sunday, where he hosted a family dinner that included loads of desserts....Hollywood hot spot Rokbar debuts its celebrity iPod night tonight, as drummer Matt Sorum DJs his custom playlist.... DJ Paul V tells us July’s mash-up dance club, Bootie L.A. (the sister club to the San Francisco favorite), was so successful it’s coming back to the Echo in Echo Park on Sept. 30.... Freebie alert: DJ Stonerokk is cooking up hot rock and hip-hop every Tuesday at the Spider Club and it’s gratis.... Sunset Strip rock promoter-manager Dayle Gloria celebrated her 50th birthday at the Viper Room on Sunday. You go girl.