Eat & Drink

What's New

Hot New Restaurants This Summer

Seven spots that bring a fresh bite to Aspen's dining scene.

07/26/2018 By Amanda Faison

Best of the Fest

Top Summer Sips from the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Our favorite beverages for long, lazy evenings.

07/11/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Party Like a Rockstar

Food & Wine Weekend Without a Pass: 2018 Edition

No lanyard, no problem–we've got you covered.

06/13/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

From the Ground Up

The Guest House Promises a Luxe Take on an Immersive Experience

A new experiential venture in Carbondale combines sustainable agriculture, country lodging, and from-the-land dining—with more to come.

06/04/2018 By Rebecca Cole Photography by Shawn O'Connor

Dining Debuts

A Bite-Size Preview of Aspen's New Restaurants and Bars

Five summer openings promise new spots to see, be seen, and dine well.

06/04/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Field Notes

Your Survival Guide to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

From what to wear to a strategy for the Grand Tastings to party hopping, a seasoned Classic attendee shares tips for what she calls “the world’s best 72-hour cocktail party.”

06/04/2018 By Lucy Lea Tucker Illustrations by Bryony Redhead

Vintage Ride

Drink Your Way to a Yellow Jersey?

Jimmy's Le Tour Du Vin puts a fun spin on biking's best known race.

06/04/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Dine Like a Chef

Get Cooking with Recipes from Chef Angelo Elia

This Italian-born chef with a house in Snowmass Village shares some of his favorite recipes for deliciously satisfying mountain fare.

05/30/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Grow It Yourself

Top Tips for Gardening in the High Country

Local pros share advice on dealing with short growing seasons, intense sun, an arid climate, and pesky winds.

05/02/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Eat Here Now

The Complete 2018 Aspen Mud Season Dining Guide

What’s open, what’s closed, and where to find the best discounts

04/24/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

A Swill Time

The 6th Annual Après Ski Cocktail Classic Invites the Community to Join In

From spirited locals to visiting tourists, everyone can participate in this year’s celebration, and much of it's free.

03/07/2018 By Barbara Platts

Chip off the Old Block

Marble Distilling Company Opens Aspen Tasting Room

Carbondale's favorite distillery now serves its award-winning vodka and other spirits just steps from the gondola.

02/28/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Tea Time

Two Leaves and a Bud Expands Its Tea Collection

A favorite local company offers four new wellness-oriented blends.

02/28/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Suds Alert

Aspen Brewing Company Reinvents Its Former Tasting Room as Aspen Tap

The new location offers a full bar and food, along with the brewery's collection of locally produced beer.

02/28/2018 By Barbara Platts

Buck Hunt

Find Everyday Decadence at the St. Regis Aspen's Flagship Restaurant

Inventive menus set the new Velvet Buck apart from its predecessors.

02/15/2018 By Amanda Rae

Wrapper’s Delight

Behind the Big Wrap Counter with Barbara (Babs) Menendez

What’s it really like to run one of Aspen’s most popular lunch spots?

02/15/2018 By Tom Passavant

Pearl Party

Paying Tribute to Piñons: An Aspen Institution Celebrates 30 Years

What’s the secret sauce to drawing devoted diners amid a challenging restaurant climate all these years?

02/10/2018 By Amanda Faison

Chill Out

The Hottest New Hang in Aspen Is the Hotel Jerome's Stoli Ice House

The exclusive outdoor vodka bar is open for tastings through March.

01/02/2018 By Amanda Rae

Savor Slopeside

2 New Hot Spots to Hit in Snowmass This Winter

The rundown on State 38 and Toro Kitchen & Lounge, sure to refresh the scene in Base Village.

11/19/2017 By Amanda Rae

A Day in the Life

10 Rounds at the Red Onion

M. John Fayhee shares the shenanigans from his 11-hour marathon at Aspen's oldest bar.

11/19/2017 By M. John Fayhee

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