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photography by c2 photography Eight In a mountain-chic setting, Creole comfort food is reimagined with a fine-dining, Colorado twist from chef Will Nolan, a former AP Man of Style. 130 Wood Road, Snowmass, 970-923- 8008; viceroysnowmass.com ElEmEnt 47 Located inside The Little Nell, Aspen's only five-star hotel, Element 47 showcases modern American cuisine with an emphasis on Colorado produce and meat—and consistently excites. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-6330; thelittlenell.com Jimmy's What is Jimmy's all about? Great steaks, an even better tequila selection, and one of the liveliest nighttime bar scenes in town. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 2, 970-925-6020; jimmysaspen.com JusticE snow's JSnow, as it's known, might be renowned for its intricate cocktails, but this hip, center-of-town eatery gives just as much love to its fresh, Colorado cuisine. 328 E. Hyman Ave., 970-429-8192; justicesnows.com matsuhisa Enjoy the exceptional and innova- tive Japanese offerings either upstairs in the lounge or downstairs in the (more) formal dining room. 303 E. Main St., 970-544-6628; matsuhisaaspen.com mEatball shac The delicious meatballs are just the beginning at this laid-back eatery; the salads and specials make this a Mill Street Mall must. 312 S. Mill St., 970-925-1349 ProsPEct Colorado lamb T-bones, meatballs with creamy polenta, and seared liver are some of the highlights of the stellar menu served in Prospect's classic-yet-modern dining room at the Hotel Jerome. 330 E. Main St., 855-331-7213; hoteljerome.com rustiquE bistro True to its name, expect rustic French cuisine—plus fine, old- world wines—at this Aspen favorite. 216 S. Monarch St., 970-920-2555; rustiquebistro.com stEa housE no. 316 This NYC-style steakhouse aug- ments its meat offerings with healthy seafood dishes and superb salads— something for everyone. 316 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-920-1893; steakhouse316.com thE wild Fig Across from Wagner Park, this intimate European brasserie serves up the f lavors of the Mediterranean, from France and Spain to Italy and Greece. 315 E. Hyman Ave., 970- 925-5160; thewildfig.com CaChe CaChe Serving up modern American cuisine with classical French at its roots, Cache Cache—which translates to "hide and seek"—focuses on the freshest seasonal ingredients, and is home to one of town's best curated wine lists. Executive Chef Chris Lanter, along with chef de cuisine Nathan King, strikes a perfect balance, keeping long-standing favorites on the menu, like the Tender Belly Berkshire pork tenderloin and veal ossobuco, while mixing it up for regulars with nightly specials that wow even the most discerning foodie. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 106, 970 -925 - 3835; cachecache.com TreCenTo QuindiCi deCano Trecento Quindici Decano (in translation: "315 Dean") brings the best of Italy to the St. Regis Aspen with hand-crafted Italian cuisine served in a Mediterranean villa-inspired space. Executive Chef David Viviano prepares fresh pasta and sauces daily as well as pizza baked to order. The space is also family-friendly, with an adjacent game room featuring table tennis, air hockey, a Nintendo Wii, and arts and crafts. 315 E. Dean St., 970-920-3300; stregisaspen.com CoNTINuED oN PAgE 204 Inside the St. Regis Aspen, Trecento Quindici Decano serves up inventive Italian fare, with an emphasis on chef David Viviano's fresh pasta. Here, his squid-ink linguine and tomato broth with mussels, shrimp, and chili. In addition to Chris Lanter's food (locals swear by it), Cache Cache boasts one of town's more sophisticated bar scenes. 202 aspenpeak-magazine.com BEST OF THE WEST