As we wind through the dog days of summer, and August starts rolling into fall (and man can you feel it in the evenings here in Seattle), take heart that somewhere in the world, celebrities and the globe-trotting elite are rubbing elbows on sandy beaches and sipping glasses of Rose over baskets of grilled bread. That's right, I'm talking about Club 55, the premier beach club and dining locale in Saint Tropez. Google the name or peruse Page Six any July or August day, and you're sure to see photos and read recaps of the hedonistic exploits occurring daily in this Mediterranean hotspot. I'll save the history for Wikipedia and the God Created Woman film fans, but 'nuff to say, this place earns every bit of it's world class reputation. From the previously mentioned grilled bread (can you tell I'm a fan) to the mesclun salad to the ever flowing Rose, everything here is tiptop, top notch, and utterly dependable. This is the place to see and be seen. Oh, and while you're watching, keep your eyes peeled for regulars like Jack Nicholson, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, Bono, and of course, Electron Toast's idol: Richard Branson.

For your viewing pleasure, a video detailing a visit to Club 55.

Tags: St. Tropez, Summer, Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, France