A Gourmand's Guide to Aspen

Aspen's best burgers, happy hours, cocktails & 17 dishes to die for

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Arts & Events

Aspen Film Finds New Home

Celebrating the art of cinema with a permanent address—the historic Isis Theatre

12/18/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

The Art of Gifting

Inspiration Turns Useful at Isa Catto Studio

Artist translates art works into functional printed goods.

12/14/2023 By Amanda Rae

Arts & Events

Art Base Welcomes Back Reina Katzenberger

Artmaking through community conversation and collaboration

12/13/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Best of Aspen

Welcome

Editor's Note: Avy Savvy

An introduction to the winter-spring 2023-24 issue

01/02/2024 By Ted Katauskas

Eat & Drink

Notable Aspen Dining Newcomers

An overview of evolutions in the Aspen/Snowmass restaurant scene in 2023.

12/27/2023 By Amanda Rae

At Altitude

SkiCo's Seven Signature Burgers

Available at different on-mountain restaurants; all are priced at $21 and most are locally sourced from Carbondale’s Nieslanik Ranch.

12/15/2023 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Eat & Drink

Where Do Chef's Dine on Their Night Off?

Aspen chefs dish on their favorite dishes.

12/12/2023 By Amanda Rae

Eat & Drink

Aspen's Favorite Champagnes

Where to find the best bubbly around town

12/12/2023 With Amanda Rae

Eat & Drink

Three Cheers for Happy Hour

In search of a bargain? These Aspen holdouts still offer après-ski deals.

12/12/2023 By Amanda Rae

Feature

A Gourmand’s Guide to Aspen’s Stratospheric Dining Scene

Try-before-you-die dishes, secret menu items, poolside caviar, and the richest Champagne pours. Plus dine-on-the-cheap happy hour hot spots and what local chefs order when they nosh on their night off

12/12/2023 By Amanda Rae

Eat & Drink

What Does Michelin Guide’s Foray into Colorado Mean for Aspen?

Bosq was the only Aspen restaurant anointed in 2023.

12/12/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

Health & Wellness

Air Supply

Breathless in Your High-Altitude Ski Retreat?

This company might be able to help.

12/15/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

Home & Real Estate

Shelter

A Mountain Retreat Inspired by Majestic Views

Design of this Aspen Highlands home also centers on displaying contemporary art.

12/13/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Eric Petschek

News & Profiles

At Altitude

Group Autobiography Taps into Aspen Nostalgia

New book chronicles a peripatetic coming of age in the valley

12/15/2023 By Catherine Lutz

At altitude

Wildwood School Celebrates 50 Years

A half-century as Aspen’s Hobbiton for tots

12/13/2023 By Catherine Lutz

At Altitude

Aspen Community Table

Our dream guest list for a wintertime dinner party in a swanky rooftop yurt.

12/13/2023 By Amanda Rae Illustrations by Matty Newton

Call & Response

Meet New Aspen Skiing Company CEO Geoff Buchheister

The new boss looks forward to rubbing elbows with you on a chairlift this winter.

12/11/2023 By Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Jeremy Swanson

Style & Shopping

Flour Power

Roaring Fork Mill Revives an Ancient Tradition

Milling stone-ground flour from Colorado grain, the business hopes to jump-start the local grain economy.

12/14/2023 By Amanda Rae

At Altitude

Aspen Gift Ideas

A hyperlocal trio of treats to herald the season

12/13/2023 By Amanda Rae

Travel & Outdoors

True Heroes

A Day at Dog School

Behind the scenes at Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment's Winter Workshop

01/02/2024 By Ted Katauskas Photography by Jeremy Swanson

Hero's Welcome

Experience Aspen's Newest High-Altitude Ski Area

The long-anticipated expansion on Aspen Mountain rewards skiers, and pays tribute to those who made first tracks.

12/11/2023 By Cindy Hirschfeld