Virtuoso Life - November/December 2007 - (Page 26) LUXE REPORT Spago: Elevated dining in Bachelor Gulch. FUEL UP First came Sona, chef David Myers’ Asian-inflected French restaurant in Los Angeles, then Boule, a French bakery by his pastry chef partner Michelle. With their third go, the new brasserie Comme Ça, the couple embraces traditional Gallic favorites like steak frites and onion tart tatin, capping a trifecta of French winners that span from casual to special occasion dining. 8479 Melrose Avenue; 323/782-1104 ALPINE EATS shopper’s rest stop Puck’s Peak Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck heads for the highlands with the November opening of Spago at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. The Austrian native’s Vail outpost serves his innovative California cuisine as well as Rocky Mountaininspired dishes using Colorado lamb, bison, and elk. Designer Tony Chi created the Zen-alpine setting for the hottest tables in a cold clime. 130 Daybreak Ridge; 970/748-6200 GEAR TO GET THREE FOR ONE The new triple-function Xip3 jacket quickly converts from a waterproof outer layer with a fleece lining to a day pack (complete with mesh water bottle holder) to a pillow for smart, lightweight traveling. Available in black or orange. $495 at www.xip3.com 26 V I RT U O S O L I F E http://www.xip3.com
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