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What to Eat in Aspen
Aspen is home to one of the world's premier culinary festivals (the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen held every summer), so it should be no surprise that this ski town boasts a plethora of dining and drinking options. If you're a self-proclaimed foodie, you may want to splurge for a ticket to the festival to sample the wine and food and attend seminars with celebrity chefs, master sommeliers and more. If you're not looking to spend a fortune but still seeking an upscale (and quality) meal, residents and visitors alike have positive things to say about Japanese eatery and sushi haven Matsuhisa, snack- and sandwich-centric The White House Tavern, Aspen institution Jimmy's, rustic farm shop-meets-restaurant Meat & Cheese, and the unpretentious hotel hot spot Ajax Tavern (located in The Little Nell).
More casual eateries include Zocalito (lauded for its Latin cuisine and creative cocktails) and L'hostaria (which gets kudos for its tasty Italian fare, cozy atmosphere and generous wine pours). Looking for cheap eats in Aspen? Try Main Street Bakery & Café for breakfast or lunch (think: breakfast sandwiches, specialty eggs benedicts, deli sandwiches and salads) or HOPS Culture for a beer and bar food.
And then there's après-ski. After a long day of shredding the slopes, what better way to kick back and relax than with some après-ski (aka happy hour) drinks and snacks? Spots like Ajax Tavern, Limelight Lounge and Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro win favor with locals and travelers for their mix of affordable specials, fun vibes and live music. And if you're looking to sample the local craft beer, head to the Aspen Brewing Company.
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The White House Tavern#1 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
$ - $$ | American, Bar302 Hopkins, Aspen, CO 81611Read More » - #2
French Alpine Bistro - Creperie du Village#2 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #3
Pyramid Bistro#3 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #4
Meat & Cheese#4 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #5
Paradise Bakery & Cafe#5 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #6
Matsuhisa-Aspen#6 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #7
J Bar at the Hotel Jerome#7 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #8
Steak House No 316#8 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #9
New York Pizza#9 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #10
Wild Fig#10 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #11
L'Hostaria Ristorante#11 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
$ - $$ | Italian620 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1998Read More » - #12
Maru Aspen#12 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #13
Pinons Restaurant#13 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #14
Hickory House#14 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #15
Plato's Restaurant#15 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #16
Jimmy's#16 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #17
Element 47#17 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #18
Pine Creek Cookhouse#18 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #19
The Red Onion#19 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen - #20
Ajax Tavern#20 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
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