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Guide devour top nosh BEST DOWNLOADED FROM MENU TO MOUTH. by lolli johns Elevation Restaurant & Bar K SMALL PLATES, BIG FLAVORS—THESE APPS ARE Get lost in the view— and the locally sourced food—at Plato's. nown for its tapas-style small plates, Elevation serves the freshest ahi pizza in Aspen: a unique sashimi dish drizzled with truffle oil and anchovy aioli, topped with chopped cilantro and jalapeño, and served on a crispy tortilla. Snag one of the sidewalk lounge seats to people-watch while noshing. 304 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-544-5166; elevationaspen.com Epicurious Fine Foods F reshly prepared meats, cheeses, and salads are but a few of the items available at this food lover's paradise. Epicurious, a mid-valley butcher and gourmet shop, is the place for organic steak, seafood, and more. Pre-made items are also served daily, and catering is available. 400 E. Valley Road, El Jebel, 970-963-8353; myepicurious.com Explore Pyramid Bistro A v complemented by chef Michel Wahaltere's classic Italian menu. He recommends the Scampi e Calamari: grilled shrimp, calamari, seasoned chorizo "soria" sausage, juicy cherry tomatoes, and baby arugula finished with a light lemon vinaigrette. 415 E. Main St., 970-925-8222; gisellaaspen.com Jimmy's an American Restaurant & Bar R Pacifica Restaurant & Oyster Bar L ounge on this popular outdoor patio at the busy Hyman Avenue Mall and enjoy freshly prepared scallop ceviche. Made with fresh jicama, radish, avocado, cilantro, and yuzi, this taste of the sea is a summer sensation. 307 S. Mill St., 970-920-9775; pacificaaspen.com Peaches Corner Café T he Tuscan pizza at this local ecently named one of Food & Wine's top 50 bars in America, Jimmy's continues to set the local standard. The Thai grilled Kobe beef salad consists of marinated Kobe beef tender- loin, cucumbers, julienned carrots, heirloom tomatoes, and mixed local farm greens, topped with a Thai chili dressing. 205 S. Mill St., 970-925-6020; jimmysaspen.com Mezzaluna T egetarian haven, Pyramid is housed in a quaint Victorian on Main Street at Explore Booksellers. Small plates such as the kale crunchies—with a cashew crust and served with a ginger-soybean dip—are a healthy summer tease. 221 E. Main St., 970-925-5338; pyramidbistro.com Gisella L ocated on Main Street, Gisella's sleek contemporary interior is 162 aspenpeak-magazine.com his authentic Italian bistro's mouthwatering menu is packed with delicious options. Wood-fired pizzas are ideal for sharing; this includes the whole-wheat pizza with garlic mascarpone cheese, spinach, smoked tomatoes, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella, finished with a drizzle of truff le oil. Sit on the sun-drenched patio and enjoy your meal with a glass of vino. 624 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5882; mezzalunaaspen.com favorite features fresh mozzarella and is loaded with diced roma tomatoes and freshly chopped basil. Best of all? It's made with fresh local produce. 121 S. Galena St., 970-544-9866; peachscornercafe.com Plato's L ocated at Aspen Meadows Resort, Plato's offers one of the best views in town. The local Crystal River porchetta is prepared with Palisade peach kimchi and olive-oil-glazed Rendezvous Farms root vegetable—the ultimate combination of savory and sweet. 845 Meadows Road, 970-925-4240; platosaspen.com Ute City C hef Peter Coyne is an advocate of farm-to-table cooking, infusing local flavors into an extensive menu. Share the cheese charcuterie plate: Gorgonzola, Iberico and Serrano, herbed goat cheese, bresaola, and Genoa salami. 308 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2900; utecityrestaurant.com AP IN THE KITCHEN WITH… epicurious Fine Foods owner Chris Norvell What food trends are you currently seeing? a move to local organic produce, local cheeses, and an interest in all-natural, grass-fed beef. When planning a dinner party, what summer apps do you suggest? heirloom gazpacho shooters with lump crab and mascarpone, prosciutto- wrapped palisade peaches, and olathe sweet corn cakes with smoked trout and crème fraîche. Your best-selling menu items? seasonal fresh seafood: wild salmon, soft-shell crab, and alaskan halibut. Epicurious Fine Foods stocks all your gourmet needs.