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The new W Hotel’s house restaurant—yes, it has the same name as the lounge at the Hotel Jerome—offers a wide range of items, from grilled meats and fish with a choice of sauces to Asian-inflected dishes like Korean BBQ short ribs and a poke bowl on steroids, and plates to share. Dine amid a buzzy setting that you likely already Read more...
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Chef Lacy Hughes, of Silo, and chef Flip Wise (formerly at Meat & Cheese and Free Range Kitchen) opened this creative addition to Carbondale’s dining scene last summer—in the house where the late, great Six89 used to reign. Dishes on the tightly edited, seasonally changing menu reflect the pair’s practiced commitment to high-quality, local ingredients. Closed Sundays. Read more...
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Almost as if hiding in plain sight, Lynn Britt Cabin is the crown jewel of on-mountain dining in Snowmass. The 60-seat, circa-1900 chalet is steeped in Western charm—look for the covered wagon parked out front, below the Village Express Lift midway station just above Burlingame Lift—and the only ski-up restaurant boasting a sophisticated, full-service experience. At lunch daily, find à Read more...
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New York’s three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park brings its more casual pop-up incarnation to Aspen from December through early April. Expect an Alpine-influenced menu from Swiss chef Daniel Humm. Nota bene: As it’s a collaboration with American Express, you can pay only with an AmEx card—or cash. Read more...
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At this always-packed eatery in the historic A.G. Sheppard House, order up a house cocktail and chow down on the ever-popular crispy chicken sandwich, served on a house-made torta, or the gargantuan Macho Salad (roasted chicken, mixed greens, avocado, dates, goat cheese, almonds, fresh corn). Read more...
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This casual eatery in the lobby of the Westin Snowmass boasts a ginormous fireplace, and comforting fare like housemade potato chips with duck confit, blue cheese sauce, and amarena cherries; wild mushroom flatbread; and a rustic grilled three-cheese sandwich. Read more...
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Aspen’s coziest spot for a toddy or quiet repast boasts Old West relics, spacious couches, and a fireplace. Sip on libations like the Couple’s Therapy (Hennessy VS, Benedictine, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, lavender bitters) and snack on small plates like short rib tacos, lobster Cobb salad, burgers, sandwiches, and signature dishes like day-boat fish and chips or meatballs with polenta. Read more...
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One of Snowmass’ most consistently innovative restaurants offers a seasonally changing menu that also includes a steakhouse-style section with cuts of beef, pork, and salmon with a choice of sides. A new rotisserie menu includes herb-marinated chicken, while daily happy hour features stiff seasonal drinks, app specials, and a convivial atmosphere. Read more...
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Some of the best views of Aspen Mountain can be found at this spare rooftop sanctuary, along with excellent espresso (from local roaster Rock CanyonCoffee), a concise wine list, and sophisticated seasonal bites that change weekly on the tightly edited menu. In a word, it’s lovely. Read more...
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Executive chef Rob Zack and his team turn out hearty but sophisticated fare, from brunch-time beignets and Dutch baby pancakes with berries and lemon curd to lunch and dinner items like Spanish mackerel tartare with chorizo-stuffed olives and blood orange, pot roast veal cheeks with caramelized endive and black truffle, and roasted cauliflower with ceci beans, pickled cippolini, tamarind chutney, Read more...
