Aspen Peak - Niche Media - Aspen living at its peak
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The MeaTball Shack The Meatball Shack has incredible meatballs, of course, but the charming restaurant, just off the Cooper Street Mall on Mill Street, boasts so much more: the salads, such as the chopped Greek and quinoa bowl, are out of this world, and the burrata on water- melon is a perfect pairing. Monday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 10 pm. Sunday 11 am to 10 pm. 312 S. Mill St., 970-925-1349; themeat ballshack.com below: Spicy pork meatballs with cherry peppers. Venga Venga Cantina and tequila bar with a heated outdoor patio. 105 Daly Lane, Snowmass, 970-923-7777; richard sandoval.com/vengavenga ASPEN MOUNTAIN Bonnie's World-renowned mid- mountain lunch hangout. Strudel mit schlag, sehr güt! 970-925-4218 39 Degrees Après-dining at the Sky Hotel, where Aspen Mountain meets town. 709 E. Durant Ave., 970-925- 6760; theskyhotel.com ASPEN HIGHLANDS ClouD nine alpine Bistro Wild game, stews, strudels, raclette, and fondue at 10,900 feet. Reservations recommended; snowcat transportation mandatory. 970-544-3063; stayaspen snowmass.com SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN two Creeks Café After the day's final run, grab a cold one from the beer cart and relax in the sun. 970-923-8636 gwyn's HigH alpine Quiet, reservations-only, white-tablecloth dining on one side, bustling cafeteria on the other. 970-923-3311 elk Camp Organic, market-fresh grab 'n' go by day; Nordic "Ullr Nights" via gondola Friday nights. 970-300-7681 sam's smokeHouse BBQ behind f loor-to-ceiling windows to the backcoun- try, atop the Village Express six-pack lift. 970-923-8686 BUTTERMILK Bumps Tall windows face the superpipe, so you'll catch the day's most daring spins and f lips during breakfast and lunch. 970-920-0991 tHe CliffHouse High atop Buttermilk, Mongolian BBQ is the perennial draw. Plus, the views... 970-920-0933 ARTISAN COCKTAILS Jimmy's At this standby, the libations are expertly mixed—and distinctly hefty. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 2, 970-925-6020; jimmysaspen.com JustiCe snow's Steampunk locals' favorite, with a 100 -plus-item leather-bound bar menu. 328 E. Hyman Ave., 970- 429-8192; justicesnows.com DECADENT DESSERTS Boogie's Diner Did someone say banana split? 6610 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-6610 paraDise Bakery & Café The perfect grab 'n' go spot: muffins, caffeine, gelato. 320 S. Galena St., 970-925- 7585; paradisebakery.com SENSATIONAL SUSHI keniCHi aspen Home to one of the coun- try's longest sake lists. 533 E. Hopkins Ave., Ste. 2, 970- 920-2212; kenichiaspen.com wHole fooDs Hand-rolled sushi made fresh and organic. 340 Reed St., Basalt, 970-927-1500; wholefoodsmarket.com LIVE MUSIC & APRÈS-SKI aJax taVern Look for rock-outs on the patio later in the ski season. 685 E. Durant Ave., 970- 920-6334; ajaxtavern aspen.com Belly up aspen A local favorite, hosting national, regional, local, and super-star acts. 450 S. Galena St., 970-544-9800; bellyupaspen.com The famous patio at Ajax Tavern, at the base of Aspen Mountain, is home to live music. CHair 9 Old-school music and drinks at the gleaming Little Nell. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970- 920-4600; thelittlenell.com Jas Café Live jazz from Jazz Aspen/ Snowmass in The Nell's underground white-table- cloth club. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-4600; jazz aspensnowmass.org/jazzcafe tHe limeligHt loDge Reviving classic après-ski live-music tradition: fireplace, mountain views, free warm cookies. 355 S. Monarch St., 970-925-3025; limelighthotel.com tHe liVing room at Hotel Jerome Cozy Victorian ambience and tip-top tipples with occasional live music. 330 E. Main St., 855-331-7213; hoteljerome.aubergeresorts.com aspenpeak-magazine.com 209