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39 Degrees is Aspen’s hottest après-ski and nighttime lounge, also serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recently named one of the hottest hotel pool scenes in the country by Playboy magazine, the outdoor hot tub and pool deck, whimsical lobby, and retro lounge, create the ultimate setting for Aspen chic. Enjoy lunch or dinner on their beautiful pool patio with magnificent views of Aspen Mountain. Located just beyond the hotel lobby, 39 Degrees is sexy, down-to-earth and friendly. The eclectic mix of rough hewn timbers and modern custom-designed, furniture give a feel of comfortable, chic elegance.

Local's pick for half-pound burgers, homemade soups, salads, noodles, tuna tacos and fish-n-chips. Great for lunch, happy hour specials or a night out. Menu items under $10. Live music weekly. Large screen TV's, billiards, shuffleboard, video games, foosball. Free Delivery. Serving food til 10pm. Bar until 2am.

5-star creative, contemporary American cuisine. Candlelight and antler chandeliers provide an intimate atmosphere for dining. Relax in the great room with overstuffed chairs and fireplace with walls covered in first class Western art. Enjoy the Old English bar featuring premium liquors found nowhere else. Dancing nightly. Open from 6:30 pm. Reservations required. Catering and event planning also available.

Elevation is Aspen's modern American bistro, serving contemporary cuisine in a warm & inviting atmosphere. Since 2000, a local's favorite with great atmosphere, friendly service & excellent food. Chef Drew Scott's exquisite cuisine continues to take diners to new heights. Extensive wine list--Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2007 and 2008. Late night menu and bar/lounge area chicer than ever. Nightly for dinner 5:30-10pm. Late night bar menu till 11:30pm. Patio dining outside. Private parties available.

Located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, The Elkhorn Bar & Grill is the place to relax and enjoy an eclectic dinner menu, with great views of Buttermilk Mountain. Try their gourmet pizzas, prosciutto-wrapped shimp, or fried chicken. Serving appetizers and pizzas from 3pm. Dinner from 5pm. Reservations are accepted.

Arriving on the Aspen scene in 2009, Ellina offers fresh cuisine with world influences in an inviting atmosphere. Ellina boasts the most enticing patio in town - ideal for people-watching on the pedestrian mall while sipping a cocktail and enjoying a savory bite. Chef Miguel Diaz delights patrons at his in-kitchen Chef's Table, preparing multi-course meals tailored to their tastes. Dinners can be paired with wines or micro-brews from their extensive lists. Accommodates parties of up to eight. Their sommelier will help you to pick the perfect bottle of wine. Enjoy light fare from their Social Menu on the patio from 2 to 5pm and in the bar from 5pm to closing. Dinner service begins at 5pm.

The Hotel Jerome, A RockResort is a spectacular setting in Aspen for dining and imbibing. At The Garden Terrace the diverse Colorado cuisine with alpine influence is prepared from wholesome natural ingredients professionally executed from scratch. From the farm to you is their goal by working closely with local purveyors and farmers to insure high quality organic and sustainable product delivered fresh daily. Garden Terrace is open from 11:30am – 9:00pm Enjoy outdoor seating in summer months. Join your local friends in the J-Bar, Aspen’s favorite watering hole since 1889. Casual food. Cold beer. Come as you are. The J-Bar serves food from 11:30am-11pm, but is open until 1am. Café Jerome is open daily from 6:30 am – 2:00 pm serving the cheapest cup of coffee in town, complimentary WiFi, house made pastries, lattes, cappuccinos and lots more!

Located in the downtown core of Aspen with panoramic mountain views, Jimmy’s is a blend of Rocky Mountain comfort and city sophistication. Serving “Fierce American Food,” Jimmy’s offers the finest-quality Steaks, Chops, Fresh Fish, Rotisserie, Crab Legs and much more. The desserts are down-home and delicious. Jimmy's also has a hand-selected collection of the best spirits, including an award-winning selection of top-shelf Tequilas and Mescals. Serving dinner from 5:30pm nightly. Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees, Chicago-style blues every Friday, 10:30pm. Latin Dance party every Saturday after 10:30pm. Lively and local crowd. Proprietors: Jimmy Yeager and Grayson Stover. Email: jimmy@jimmysaspen.com or gstover550@hotmail.com

Contemporary Asian Cuisine & World Class Sushi. Kenichi offers a bustling dining room and ultra-hip bar scene. Private Tatami room and VIP rock-star booths. New Offering the freshest sushi and innovative Pan-Asian items including Miso Black Cod, Kobe Hot Rock, and Colorado Lamb Chops. Largest sake list in Colorado. Extensive wine list given the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Kenichi caters in-home functions and private parties. Take-out available. Open daily at 5:30pm. Reservations suggested.

Ideal downtown location on Wagner Park, in the heart of Aspen's action find Pacifica Seafood and Raw Bar. Inside it’s easygoing and relaxed and features an exceptional raw bar and extensive wine list. The menu highlights seafood and captivating gilled entrees. Renowned Chef Bryan Nelson can tailor the menu to meet the desires of your group. Pacifica is an ideal venue for an intimate gathering of up to 60 people. Contact Russell Hoffberger at (970) 920-9775.

Summer: The Pine Creek Cookhouse - Ashcroft serves exquisite gourmet meals in spectacular surroundings with breath-taking views of the Elk Mountain Range. Enjoy healthy lunches on the sunny deck or wild game and fresh seafood as the sun goes down. The Pine Creek Cookhouse welcomes groups of all sizes and hosts a variety of private functions including weddings, luncheons, barbeques and corporate events. Located 11 miles up Castle Creek Road in Ashcroft. Reservations recommended for lunch and dinner.
Winter: Ashcroft is the premiere cross-country area in the nation with miles of groomed trails. The towering 14,000-foot peaks of the Elk Mountains surround this pristine valley. Spectacular ski terrain offers something for everybody with dedicated trails for snowshoers. Phone the King Cabin for information, rentals, and lessons, (970) 925-1971. The legendary Pine Creek Cookhouse has been recreated in a spectacular new log cabin. This renowned restaurant serves gourmet lunches and dinners. Enjoy an Aspen winter tradition with a guided cross-country ski, snowshoe tour by miner's lamp or a romantic sleigh ride to the Cookhouse, for either lunch or dinner. Lunches begin at noon. Dinner tours begin at 6:30pm. Luxury backcountry cabin rental also available. Reservations (970) 925-1044.

Elevate your palate to new heights, with appealingly diverse, freshly prepared offerings in picturesque settings at Plato's. Enjoy an Olympian view with the sun setting on the Rockies while you are treated to the finest and most eclectic dining in Aspen. Prepared by their Executive Chef Todd Slossberg, Plato's menu offers a simple but contemporary cuisine based upon Colorado and international culinary influences. Todd Slossberg and his team take the time to choose the perfect seasonal ingredients to make your meal a truly memorable one.

For a casual yet upscale dining experience in a relaxed mountain setting visit The Restaurant at the St. Regis Resort, Aspen. Its menu of contemporary American cuisine is enhanced by the use of locally sourced ingredients. Menu favorites include Durham Ranch Bison Tartar, Meyer Ranch Beef Tenderloin, Brick Oven Fired Pizzas and the signature Citrus Poached Lobster Cobb. The Restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. In summer months, enjoy outdoor dining in our courtyard surrounded by gardens and fountains. For reservations, or to inquire about happy hour and special events, call (970) 920-7356.

Willow Creek Bistro is a contemporary Colorado-American Bistro; they focus on Decadent Comfort Food using Local and Regional ingredients, combined with traditional methods of cooking. They specialize in Colorado and Rocky Mountain game meats and fresh fish flown in daily. Enjoy themed food and wine dinners from around the world on select Thursdays for five courses of exquisite cuisine perfectly paired with exceptional wines for $75 per person. Or, reserve a seat nightly at the Chef's Corner for an up close and personal adventure with the Chefs of Willow Creek Bistro as they create a menu tailored specifically to your requests and desires. Willow Creek Bistro is open Wednesday through Sunday for breakfast from 7am -10:30am; lunch from 11am-2pm; and dinner from 5:30pm-9pm. Join Chef Matt and his team for an unforgettable, first class dining experience in Decadent Comfort Food.

Cuvee World Bistro is an international bistro that features fresh seasonal ingredients and an eclectic blend of dishes with European and Asian influences. Each dish is perfectly paired with wine, with prices ranging from $11-20. Outdoor seating and a full bar are available. Cuvee is open Monday through Friday 11am to 10pm for lunch and dinner; Saturdays from 4:30 – 10pm, dinner only and daily happy hour 4-7pm. Reservations and credit cards accepted.

Join them for a "Sunset Dinner", at the secluded Burlingame cabin. As the sun sets over the towering pines, you will be served a hearty Colorado-style dinner. Finish with s'mores and live music around a roaring camp fire. Blazing Adventures Activity Center offers hourly, half/full-day adventures – from blissfully peaceful to sensationally exciting. Whitewater Rafting - Inflatable Kayaks - Downhill Bicycle Tours & Single-track Mountain Biking - Backcountry Jeep Excursions - Sightseeing/Historical Tours - Hikes - Mountain Dinners - Flyfishing - Ballooning - Horseback Riding - Rock Climbing - Kayaking - Whitewater Sledging and more. Professionally guided tours offered daily. All activities are permitted by the U.S.F.S. Located at the base of the gondola in Aspen and on the Snowmass Village Mall.

As inspired as their Snowmass address, dining and lounging selections at Viceroy appeal to formal palates and simple appetites alike. Accented by the freshest regionally sourced and organic ingredients, seasonal menus complement and characterize the settings where they are served. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Viceroy Snowmass Eight K Restaurant, where a bold new take on mountain fare reigns. Toast and nibble solo or with a circle of intimates in the lobby lounge. Take a picnic box on the trail or sip a cocktail at the poolside café and bar. Or order a favorite specialty without leaving your resort residence, any hour of the day.

39 Degrees is Aspen’s hottest après-ski and nighttime lounge, also serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recently named one of the hottest hotel pool scenes in the country by Playboy magazine, the outdoor hot tub and pool deck, whimsical lobby, and retro lounge, create the ultimate setting for Aspen chic. Enjoy lunch or dinner on their beautiful pool patio with magnificent views of Aspen Mountain. Located just beyond the hotel lobby, 39 Degrees is sexy, down-to-earth and friendly. The eclectic mix of rough hewn timbers and modern custom-designed, furniture give a feel of comfortable, chic elegance.

Local's pick for half-pound burgers, homemade soups, salads, noodles, tuna tacos and fish-n-chips. Great for lunch, happy hour specials or a night out. Menu items under $10. Live music weekly. Large screen TV's, billiards, shuffleboard, video games, foosball. Free Delivery. Serving food til 10pm. Bar until 2am.

Defiance Stringband is an “Eclectic Acoustic Americana” quintet featuring a variety of musical styles including old-time, folk, bluegrass, country, Celtic, ethnic and original compositions. This fun, talented and free-spirited ensemble uses fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and bass along with harmonious vocals to provide a genuine roots musical experience for people of all ages. The group consists of Don and April Paine, Don Kaufman, Robert Rosenberg and John Sommers. Contact Don Paine at (970) 945-0350 or justuspaines@sopris.net. www.defiancestringband.com

Voted the WC Fields Magic Bartender of the Year from Hollywood's Magic Castle, Doc Eason's show is the perfect combination of comedy and magic. His show is perfect for an intimate dinner party or a large corporate event. Weddings and family reunions are a specialty. Check out www.doceason.com or contact him directly at (970) 948-3661.

A perfect acoustic duo for any occasion! Aspen's premier musical entertainment duo for all affairs. The musical duo "Eclipse" is the creation of two longtime local musicians Carolyn Golbus & Gary Baines. Their eclectic set consists of favorites by the Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Bonnie Raitt & Alanis Morissette with legendary duets by by Johnny & June as well as current hits by Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris. Both singer songwriters they entertain with original tunes as well!

There’s a spicy force on Aspen’s nightlife scene: Salsa Night at Jimmy’s, where Aspen’s Latino culture has a crowd of regulars partying way past midnight. Just as the dinner crowd begins to wind down, the tables are pulled back and the steamy, tropical beat of Afro-Latino rhythms begin to percolate through the room. As if choreographed by Tito Puente, crisply dressed pairs flock onto the dance floor to perform their seductively synchronized movements. It is a multicultural phenomenon that can rarely be witnessed anywhere else in this valley. Having taken tango and salsa dance lessons for more than a year, Jimmy was searching for an outlet for his newfound passion. “I was just looking for a place where my friends and I could dance.” The Saturday night gigs have fast become an Aspen institution, inhabited by true aficionados, devotees of the Latino musical genre, and curious wannabes who quickly fall prey to these additively sexy rhythms. Jimmy’s Salsa Night is the newest hot and spicy addition to Aspen’s late-night scene.

Nothing says summer more than a visit to The Sweet Life. In the landmark Red Barn Building in Snowmass Base Village steps from the gondola, The Sweet Life offers the ultimate opportunity to satisfy your sweet tooth! Homemade ice cream is their signature product with over 250 flavors in regular rotation. Who needs to go camping this summer when The Sweet Life offers a menu of nine different types of S’Mores! This sweet spot also has over 120 bulk candy bins to mix and match to your heart’s content. Make sure you don’t miss their menu of cupcakes…the Red Velvet Oreo is to die for! Become a fan on FaceBook to receive specials and promotions!

The Woody Creek Community Center coffee shop is open six days a week from 7:00 am to around 6pm, and open until noon on Sunday, serving hearty coffee and espressos. Homemade baked goods are a specialty, including cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies, and pound cakes. Very casual. Located 8 miles from Aspen (next to the Tavern).

Come celebrate Gwyn and George’s 30th year! Gwyn’s has been consistently voted North America’s best on-mountain restaurant by Ski and Skiing. Favorite entrees include Elk Medallions with a cranberry port sauce, Pecan Crusted Halibut or Pan Asian Steak Wraps. Café side features hearty soups, fresh salads, decadent desserts and outdoor deck BBQ.

Find delivery service from the finest restaurants of Aspen and Snowmass fresh and hot to your table with a la car. Please visit www.544FOOD.com for menus and call 544-FOOD(3663) to place your order. Open nightly 5-10pm. Grocery delivery also available.

Avoid drunk driving, take the help of a Tipsy Taxi. Anyone in Aspen--local or visitor--who has had too much to drink and has no other way to get back home or to their hotel can get a free ride. You can ask any bartender or peace officer in Aspen for a Tipsy Taxi voucher that will pay for your taxi. This life-saving gift from the community is available 24-hours a day every day of the year (since 1983). Local peace officers encourage everyone who chooses to drink to do so responsibly, but they realize that sometimes plans go awry.