CELEBRATED
TRAVELER
BOTTOM:
© PETE THOMPSON
fALL 2009
celebratedliving.com
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Favorite diningcity:
NewYorkCity.
to Finda goodrestaurantwhen traveling i:
Ask the
locals. InVenice, I asked theGMof thehotel
whereheate—verydifferent fromwhat the
concierge recommends.
Best Foodshopping:
I like tovisit theferryBuilding
inSanfrancisco.Or thefishmarket inSan
Sebastian, Spain. TheRialtoMercato inVenice
isamazing.
Favorite nightspot:
Macanudo, acigarbar inNew
York. InLasVegas I like the loungeatMix.
advice Forpickingwine at a restaurant:
Challenge the
sommelier forawineandbespecificabouthow
muchyouwant tospend.
Favorite ingredient oF themoment:
Blackgarlic.
can’t travelwithout it:
My iPhone, usuallymychef’s
jacket, andalwaysanenthusiasm fornew tastes.
awesome place to vacation:
fiji.
where to stay?:
Iprefermodernhotels like thefour
Seasons inNewYork,TheJoule inDallas, and the
PostRanch Inn,BigSur,California.
when i’mnot cooking i:
Like tospend timewithmy
fourboys.
to complete adinner party at home, the perFect
dessert is:
Incredibly ripepeacheswithgood
vanilla ice cream.
formore informationvisit charliepalmer.com.
CharliePalmer
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larryolmsted
