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information for Group Planning in Aspen and Snowmass Village Colorado.
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Only minutes from beautiful, historic downtown Aspen, the all-suite Dolce Resort stretches along a 40 acre meadow surrounded by the Colorado Rockies. The resort delights every sense with refined dining and Bauhaus-style décor. Their 98 recently renovated suites features Bauhaus-style furnishings and décor. Each has a king bed or 2 queen beds with floor-to-ceiling windows offering captivating views of the Aspen Mountains or the Roaring Fork River. Complimentary room amenities include LCD flat screen televisions, study area, separate living area, wet bar, mini refrigerator, microwave, CD player, VoIP phones, and connection to the internet via fiber optic and a DS3 circuit for blazing fast downloads up to 43 megabits per second.
Room
Capacity
Meadows Restaurant
100
Available for private breakfast, lunch or dinner events; adjacent to Merrill Patio
Room
Capacity
Plato's Restaurant
40
Available for private breakfast, brunch or lunch functions. Group dinners require reservation.
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.
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.
Room
Capacity
Bar
24
Ideal for cocktail receptions. Separate from dining area. Quality sound system. Contact Tommy Tollesson.
Room
Capacity
Main Dining
80
Newly remodeled. Hardwood floors, banquet seating. Chic, elegant feel. Chef Drew Scott's exquisite menu features everything from steak and fresh seafood to pasta, phad thai as well as the famous Wasabi Caesar, voted Aspen's best salad. Call for menu suggestions.
Room
Capacity
Main Dining & Bar
104
Room
Capacity
Patio Dining
30
Streetside patio dining with views of Aspen Mountain. Summer only.
Room
Capacity
Private Dining Room
18
Separate, intimate private dining room. Great for birthdays and other special occasions.
Casual mountain dining located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain. Enjoy their deluxe continental breakfast with all you could ever want. Their homestyle dinner menu offers a selection of affordable and delicious pastas as well as savory filets and pork chops. Serving continental breakfast 7-10am, dinner 5-10pm. Try their Sunday brunch from 10am-2pm and their Friday night patio BBQ from 5-10pm.
Room
Capacity
Main Dining Room
60
Phone the Group Sales Manager at (970) 544-3310, glubin@resortquest.com.
Room
Capacity
Main Dining Room and The Station
100
The Station Room offers a cozy, intimate setting, with a fireplace and spectacular views of Buttermilk Mountain. The Station may be combined with the Main Dining Room for a total of 100. Phone the Group Sales Manager at (970) 544-3310, glubin@resortquest.com.
Room
Capacity
The Station
56
Phone the Group Sales Manager at (970) 544-3310, glubin@resortquest.com.
The Station Room offers a cozy, intimate setting, with a fireplace and spectacular views of Buttermilk Mountain. The Station may be combined with the Main Dining Room for a total of 100. See Venues: Inn at Aspen
For more than 20 years, chefs/founders Fernando and Gino Masci have delighted guests and gourmands from around the world with the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine and an absolute devotion to exemplary service. It’s no wonder that Il Mulino has been voted the #1 Italian restaurant in New York City for two solid decades by Zagat’s! Il Mulino reflects the infectious enthusiasm and joy the Mascis take in bringing the Italian tradition of fine food and hospitality to your table. Simple, straightforward, wholesome and always fresh – it’s the Il Mulino tradition. Enjoy lunch from 11:30am-3pm sitting on their heated patio overlooking Aspen Mountain and the gondola. Dinner is served nightly 5-11pm. Bar menu is available 11am - 11pm.
For over 30 years, Krabloonik Restaurant has celebrated the tradition of fine mountain dining, delighting guests with spectacular views, exquisitely prepared wild game and an award-winning wine list. With spectacular views of Mt. Daly and Capital Peak, world-class Krabloonik Restaurant is nestled in one of the most scenic spots in our valley. Their diverse wild game and fresh fish menu features Caribou, Pheasant, Wild Boar and more. Their sommelier can recommend the perfect wine from their award-winning list to compliment your menu choice. In the midst of this extraordinary dining experience, Krabloonik sled dog teams leap and howl in anticipation of the run. Dining and dog sledding at Krabloonik is an unforgettable highlight of a visit to Aspen or Snowmass. Open daily during the winter.
Room
Capacity
Downstairs
60
Cozy cabin, rustic wood-burning stove and great views of Mt. Daly.
Montagna's elegant dining room opens from the lobby of the Little Nell, Aspen's most exquisite and exclusive hotel, and the restaurant staff upholds the hotel's reputation for hospitality and attentive service. In Montagna's kitchen, chef Ryan Hardy serves a menu created from the freshest local ingredients, served with the care of an artisan and the skill of a globally trained master chef. Masterful preparations of fresh vegetables, handmade cheeses and preserves, and organic Colorado meats star in dishes that delight the mind as well as the palate. Montagna's wine program, headed by Master Sommelier Jonathan Pullis, boasts more than 20,000 bottles and is consistently listed among the best in the world. Montagna is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Complimentary valet parking.
Room
Capacity
Alpine Room
12
This graceful dining room is situated off the Montgna Restaurant. The Alpine Room can accomodate up to 12 people for private dinners, and is also suitable for confidential meetings.
Room
Capacity
Combined Alpine & Wine Room
72
Room
Capacity
Terrace Room
110
The Terrace Room is ideal for relaxed dinner for 60 or cocktail party for 110. The room is light and bright with a lovely view across the courtyard and pool to Aspen Mountain. The design of the room is open yet comfortable with an un mistakable Aspen atmosphere.
Room
Capacity
Wine Room
60
The Wine Room is an ideal venue for an intimate reception for up to 80 people, or dinner for 60. The wood paneling on the walls and stone fireplace add warmth and sophistication to your party. They have a beautiful choice of linens and overlays along with Wedgwood china for an extra special evening. Combined with the Alpine Room, dinner parties of up to 72 can be accomodated.
Summer: Pacifica is an ideal venue for an intimate gathering of up to 60 people. Ideal downtown location on Wagner Park, in the heart of Aspen's action. 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. Contact Russell Hoffberger at (970) 920-9775.
Winter: Pacifica is an ideal venue for an intimate gathering of up to sixty people. Inside it's easygoing and relaxed and features an exceptional raw bar and extensive wine list. The seafood selection is impressive and comes from fishermen with whom Chef Bryan Nelson has done business with for years. The menu can be tailored the menu to meet the desires of your group. Its next-to-Wagner Park location and views of Aspen Mountain make Pacifica a must-visit. Open daily for lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Room
Capacity
Main Dining Room
60
Open floor plan includes wrap around bar and large windows with views of the park, downtown and Aspen Mountain. Homey and local atmosphere.
The Pine Creek Cookhouse, rustic yet elegant, serves exquisite gourmet meals in spectacular surroundings with breathtaking 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. In the winter x-c skiing, snowshoeing and horse-drawn sleigh rides are offered. In the summer, enjoy hiking and biking in the valley. Reservations recommended for lunch and required for dinner.
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For a casual yet upscale dining experience, The Restaurant @ the St. Regis Aspen exudes warmth and style in a relaxed mountain setting. Its menu of contemporary American cuisine is the creation of Chef Adam Tanner, who incorporates the finest ingredients from the Roaring Fork Valley and across America to create gourmet offerings using a “farm to table” cooking style. Signature dishes include flame-grilled Milagro Ranch sirloin burgers with parmesan fries, citrus poached Maine lobster cob salad and Meyer Ranch prime beef tenderloin.
In the landmark Red Barn Building in Snowmass Base Village, you’ll find the perfect place to grab a meal with the family and satisfy your sweet tooth! With an eight top S’mores table, ice cream that you can watch being made and a complete menu of comfort foods, The Sweet Life offers the ultimate opportunity to indulge! The Sweet Life’s menu includes five different mouth watering burger options, seven varieties of hot dogs and a dozen choices of your favorite sandwiches and salads. Each plate is served with curly fries and a two-ounce milk shake shooter of the day. The downstairs opens at 8am serving a full menu of coffee drinks and breakfast to-go. The restaurant starts serving lunch at 11am and will be introducing a new menu of dinner specials this winter! Sitting at their outdoor firepit with a candy inspired cocktail in hand, you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven! Open from 8am - 9pm (10pm during peak weeks). Become a fan on FaceBook to receive specials and promotions!
Snowmass 
P.O. Box 6750