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Unpretentious with solid casual food: wings, fried pickles, and burgers and sandwiches, including prime rib dip, shrimp po’ boy, and a Cubano. Read more...
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Formerly Smoke, this popular eatery remains under the same ownership and still offers pit-style barbecue with Louisiana roots and longtime favorites like shrimp and grits and lobster mac and cheese (and bananas Foster French toast at brunch). Steaks, large salads, and added seafood dishes round out the menu. Read more...
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This casual spot (related to the nightclub Bootsy Bellows in the building’s underground level) boasts a killer patio and wide-ranging menu that includes everything from lamb chops and roast chicken at dinner to flatbread with hummus, burgers, and wood-fired pizzas for all-day noshing. During weekend brunch, fuel up with dishes like chicken and waffles or huevos rancheros, washed down with Read more...
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Serving “healthy junk food,” Aspen’s iconic takeout place dishes up sandwiches, burgers, fries, freshly made doughnut holes, and, yes, popcorn. Read more...
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cc’s cafe American Downtown Basalt’s gathering hub serves up all manner of espresso drinks, plus tasty breakfast items like egg sandwiches, an açai bowl, burritos, and steel-cut oatmeal with a generous assortment of toppings. Heartier fare at lunch includes sandwiches, avocado toast, and ingredient-packed salads. Read more...
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With its deck along the Frying Pan River, this casual spot, formerly the Riverside Grill, is a favorite place for local and visiting fly-fishers alike. It serves up classic grill/bar fare, as well as healthy options like quinoa-kale salad, pan-seared salmon, and, of course, trout. Read more...
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Nosh on gourmet crêpes both sweet and savory, made with your pick of three batters, including a gluten-free vegan option. Read more...
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This airy eatery specializes in rotisserie and grilled meats, along with salads and shared plates. Daily brunch offers five types of eggs Benedict, crêpes, omelets, and more. The large side patio, with firepits, is a social spot to enjoy an evening. Read more...
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A more recent reincarnation of the now-shuttered Aspen favorite, the ‘Stube 2.0 serves traditional Austrian/German fare like schnitzel and brats. Even some of the décor from the original has been resurrected here. Read more...
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This family-run spot serves American favorites like eggs Benedict and burgers and traditional Latino fare like tortas, tacos, and empanadas. Read more...

