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2012 - Issue 2 - Winter

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SO MANY DINNERS (SO LITTLE TIME) The cozy and classy main dining room at Cache Cache Bistro. level playing ground that Larner deftly creates: Every diner treated with the same respect and stealth service. The result? A bal- anced mix of curious tourists and gracious is locals, which always makes for a festive evening. And then there's the cuisine. A longtime local, Caption will go here tk. Sample the decadent desserts on the Cache Cache menu. chef Lanter is touted for steadfast consis- tency; rarely, if on any night, does he miss the mark on incredible fare, whether in search of shared smaller bites or the hearty Colorado rack of lamb (a decadent reward after a punishing day on the slopes). Most nights, a rock star can be spied fueling up before a big show at Belly Up (Cache Cache is known to be a favorite of Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro). If with a large party, the locale REZZIE WRANGLING Kevin Costner is an ardent fan of Cache Cache. the private dining room is also of particular note, continued from page 102 assist with everything from by-the-glass to dou- ble-magnum selections. As notable as the recently renovated bar is the long-standing dining room. Cozy, classy, and always abuzz, this Aspen favorite has a certain je ne sais quoi, and if these walls could talk, the stories would scream for "Page Six." Whether a celebrity or a well-known local, what's of most import is the 104 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM for both sophisticated birthday bashes and notorious holiday happenings. And if a reservation in the main din- ing room is overdue, one can never go wrong with a martini and frisée salad at the bar (ask for Jimmy). Dinner is certainly worth the wait. Matsuhisa, 303 E. Main St.; matsuhisa aspen.com; Cache Cache Bistro, 205 S. Mill St.; cachecache.com AP Colorado rack of lamb. Prime sirloin, coq au vin, and mac 'n' cheese with truffle oil are bar menu hits. Sightings: Lance Armstrong has made his presence known and Kevin Costner has declared Cache Cache his favorite restaurant. Beyond that? "It's a healthy cross-section of locals, superstar celebs, and lift ops," says Lanter. "They come for the experience and know we'll be discreet." Whom to know: Jodi Larner, doyenne, and keeper of Cache Cache's reservation list. After 25 years at the door, nothing—and no one—escapes her sharp eye and keen intuition about seating arrangements. "It's my baby, I'm protective," she says. Top Tables: If you can't get past the bar, you'll get a good view of the scene from atop one of the 18 luxe leather bar stools. As for the inner sanctum, the faithful favor corner banquette tables for the utmost privacy. Should you and up to 17 of your closest friends need your own space for a dinner or wine tasting, book the private dining room (if you can). Signature Dishes: Chef Lanter's classical French training clearly shows on both the bar and dining room menus. Dishes in demand year-round include osso buco, which has been a favorite since day one, as well as Alaskan king crab and PHOTOGRAPHY BY JODIE LOVE (CACHE CACHE); GETTY IMAGES (COSTNER)

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