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toques Toques ff! T Top Chefs on Summer Entertaining By Leslie Dunne sadler oday’s great chefs have fans that rival those of George Clooney or Angelina Jolie. OK, maybe they’re not stalked by the paparazzi and are allowed a bit of anonymity (Mr. Puck possibly excepted). But let’s face it: Those of us who love great food constantly want more. We flock to the restaurants of these “stars.” We buy their books. We watch their TV shows. We’re willing to book reservations months in advance. We crave their creations and a perfectly staged experience, from that first sip of a mojito to that last bite of summer pudding. But I wonder: How do these perfectionist chefs entertain at home on a typical laid-back summer day? We spoke to three incredible chefs, in various stages of their careers, who have at least one thing in common: All are James Beard Award recipients. It’s clear that their histories and their regions inform their food and entertaining style. What does summer entertaining look like for you? Wolfgang Puck Based in Los Angeles, his food empire includes Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide Inc. This visionary was awarded the James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. wolfgang puck.com Sunday lunch. I like to start out with a peach Bellini — and women love them more than anything! I cook white peaches in a little sugar and vanilla and then puree them until they are very fine. I push the peaches through a sieve, put them in a pitcher when cool, and add illustrations by coco Masuda 40 august 2012 usairwaysmag.com http://www.wolfgangpuck.com http://www.wolfgangpuck.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2012

US Airways - August 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Making Waves
Wine & Dine: The American Spirit
Adventure: Reynolds Plantation
Great Escapes: Puerto Vallarta
Tel Aviv: The City That Never Sleeps
Heavy Duty: US Airways Maintenance
Toques Off! Top Chefs on Summer Entertaining
Welcome to Tampa Bay
Driving Force: The First Tee of the Triad
New Vision: Lexington, Kentucky
Best of Education: Salisbury University
Puzzles
Charlotte in 2012: Making a New Economy Possible
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Giving Miles for Good: Fisher House
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2012