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Date-night dinner:I keep it real simple.
I love cooking whole fish on the grill.
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I season with nothing more than salt and olive oil.
I stuff the fish with fresh herbs and crushed garlic.
Favorite way to sweat:I’ve been training in Muay Thai kickboxing for years.
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Its the best way to sweat and take out some aggression.
Food splurge:A burger from Spotted Pig and a creamy Abita Root Beer on tap.
His undeniable talent with Mexican cuisine will shine once again when he opensLa Cenitain New York City this fall.
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Date-night dinner:It depends whats available at the green market.
Food splurge:Salt and pepper BBQ beef brisket and a Basil Hayden.
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Date-night dinner:A trick is to buy Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough and make pizzas together.
Imagine the scene fromGhost…
Favorite way to sweat:Bowling.
Food splurge:Dessert: ice cream, cookies, cake.
The only thing as hot as his delicious Asian cuisine?
His personal style outside of the kitchen!
I’m all about healthy, simple, and flavorful food.
Favorite way to sweat:I love cross-training workouts.
I tend to work out for 60 to 90 minutes, five to six days a week.
Food splurge:I’m a big fried chicken guy!
I usually treat myself about once every three months or so.
Add his restaurant to your bucket list to see his incredible talent all plated up.
Date-night dinner:I’d start with a velvety squash soup with toasted walnuts and apples.
It takes patience, precision, and perfect ingredients to make something so simple yet so delectable.
Food splurge:A bottle of Champagne with a seafood platter.
Stay tuned for more on McInnis new endeavors.
Favorite way to sweat:I like to surf.
If the waves aren’t up, I swim or skateboard.
Food splurge:Jerky (any kindbeef, venison, or pork) and bourbon.
Date-night dinner:Lasagna with Bolognese sauce.
Favorite way to sweat:Muay Thai kickboxing and tennis.
Food splurge:Gin and soda, and grilled cheese with ham and mozzarella cheese.
Kenney works to improve his community and sustain his local culture and roots daily.
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Craving Spanish tapas in New York City?
He was also the former executive chef atBoqueria, one of the city’s most beloved tapas spots.
Favorite way to sweat:I love going on an intense mountain bike ride.
Everything is impeccable quality, creative, and perfectly executed.
Theres just something deliciously decadent about Forgiones food.
Ask him about his sauce proposal next time you spot him outside the kitchen.
Date-night dinner:I cook a light meal, something grilled if possible.
I dont want to put her in a food coma.
Food splurge:When I’m vacation in the Caribbean, the local crayfish go down like butta.
I love playing when it’s a little too hot outside and you really get in a good workout.
Food splurge:Nice wine, bourbon, or a bunch of good oysters.
Date-night dinner:My wife loves pastamade from scratch of course.
I usually take my time making the tomato sauce to allow for the flavors to develop.
That’s really the secrettake your time, guys.
My wife’s favorite is penne pomodoro, topped off with grilled shrimp.
Food splurge:Churrasco, a.k.a.
barbecue, Brazilian-style, of course.
Date-night dinner:Grilled brick chicken with salsa verde and a shaved vegetable salad.
Favorite way to sweat:On the elliptical machine.
Food splurge:B Spot Burgers' Fat Doug Burger and Apple Bacon Milkshake.
(Check out his favorite way to burn off those Italian mealsit’s one of our favorites too.)
Date-night dinner:Linguine and clams, definitely.
Favorite way to sweat:Yoga!
Food splurge:The spicy soppressata pizza at Motorino.
I go by myself and inhale the whole thing.
So it’s obvious why this 2013 Rising Star Chef Award winner had to be included on our list!
Date-night dinner:My wife Renee loves simple dinners like “beans and greens.”
Favorite way to sweat:I really enjoy long urban hikes.
That was my favorite way to sweat this summer.
Food splurge:Pliny the Elder atToronadowith a chicken habanero sausage.
He recently worked as the chef de cuisine of the Michelin-starredAzizain San Francisco.
With such haute-cuisine accolades, this hunky chef’s undying love for cheeseburgers (see below!)
is even more endearing to us.
Favorite way to sweat:I love to sweat!
I make it a huge priority to work out in the mornings.
It takes my mind off of life and helps me focus on being healthier and feeling younger.
Food splurge:I love cheeseburgers and fries.
Love, love, love.
They’re the best vehicle of flavor and everything works so well.
As a self-proclaimed chocolate freak, Collucci loves indulging in invigorating ingredients and in-season fruit.
Thats our kind of man.
Date-night dinner:Trying to replicate moms chicken cutlets is always entertaining and appreciated.
Lately my wife and I have been making sushi at home, which has been fun.
Grape soda is also a secret (or not so secret) obsession of mine.
Date-night dinner:Slow-cooked salmon with vegetables from our garden at St. Helena Montessori School.
Favorite way to sweat:Working out with Mitch, a trainer atHealth Spa Napa Valley.
Food splurge:Pre-made cookie dough cookies hot from the oven.
His impressive culinary background includes cooking at establishments in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Although Inoue is known for his exquisite Japanese cuisine (as well as his incredible smile!
), check out his totally candid, surprising splurge below.
Favorite way to sweat:I go to the gym almost daily and lift weights in fast rotation.
Food splurge:McDonald’s is my guilty pleasure.
It doesn’t happen often, but when I get the craving, I really go for it.
That’s why I can’t go there regularly!
Ethiopian-born and Swedish-raised, Samuelsson is a pivotal name in organic, sustainable cuisine.
His restaurant,Red Rooster, is a must-visit next time you’re in Manhattan.
Don’t miss the fried-green tomatoesthere are no words to describe the incredible flavor!
The key is to do something low maintenance that you’ve got the option to prepare together.
Favorite way to sweat:I run at least three miles every day.
It;s a great way to stay energized and focused with a busy schedule.
I also play in a soccer league in New York.
And it’s always fantastic.
Along with chef and partner Steve Samson, Pollack was awarded a Rising Star Chef Award in 2010.
The crispy skin and juicy meat never fail to get lots of oohs and ahhs.
Favorite way to sweat:I love distance running.
There’s something cathartic about running long distances that you don’t get on shorter runs.
it’s possible for you to’t check emails, place orders, return phone calls.
It’s just you and the road.
It is the definition of irresistible.
He also worked alongside Thomas Keller at Napa Valleys world-renowned French Laundry.
If youre planning a Cali getaway anytime soon, be sure to check out his gorgeous, Michelin-starred restaurant.
Simple and elegantthe perfect dinner to woo any lady.
Favorite way to sweat:Training for a triathlon.
Im on my feet all day in the kitchen so variety is necessary.
What better way to achieve that than swimming, running, and cycling in one session?
Food splurge:Bloody Mary and a French dip at Rutherford Grill.
Napa is synonymous with wines but never underestimate the power of a Bloody Mary.
Favorite way to sweat:I love to swim.
One of my favorite ways to relax is a long swim followed by the steam room.
Food splurge:The classic combination of popcorn and Champagne.
Popcorn popped in extra-virgin olive oil and flaked sea-salt with a glass of Champagne is just delicious.
and still rock a fit physique.
Its about making the wife happy, right?
Its pretty perfect, and I don’t have to stress about cooking or cleaning.
Favorite way to sweat:My exercise routine goes through phases.
Right now it’s boxing and biking.
Before that it was running and surfing.
I also love martial arts and have a blue belt in karate.
I ran the LA Marathon twice and definitely hope I can do it again.
Check out hisshall we say, unusualsplurges below.
I usually just make up a few side dishes from whatever’s in the fridge and pantry.
It’s great to share, a little messy, and a lot of fun.
