Virtuoso Life - September/October 2008 - (Page 103) THE CHEF’S TABLE Who knows more about a city’s food scene than its restaurant stars? Five hotel chefs share the spots where you’ll find them on a night off. BY JUNE NAYLOR (ILLUSTRATION) MICHAEL LIVESAY-WRIGHT Rare but thrilling is the evening you glance across a restaurant during dinner and catch sight of a chef from another noted establishment. This confirms that you’ve chosen a great place to dine, because chefs can’t afford to fool around: They typically only get one night off each week. Their time away from work is precious, and they’re just as likely to spend it quietly at home. But if you’re among the fortunate few, you’ll glean an idea or two about what these culinary masters deem most worth eating in their city – aside from their own dishes, that is. Here’s a look around the country to see where the hottest chefs pamper their palates during their downtime. LOS ANGELES NEW YORK CITY MIAMI WASHINGTON, D.C. CHICAGO SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2008 103
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