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2012 - Issue 2 - Winter

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GUIDE devour The peanut butter-chocolate cake at Eight K, located at the Viceroy Snowmass. sinful sweets HARD-EARNED POWDER DAYS CALL FOR DECADENT DESSERTS. BY LOLLI JOHNS Campo de Fiori T layers of peanut butter and his Italian eatery is known for its authentic tiramisu. Layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cocoa, it begs for an espresso martini nightcap. 205 S. Mill St., 970-920-7717; campodefiori.net Caribou Club A spen's iconic restaurant and private club is a coveted reserva- tion. Top off your night with the caramel apple galette—paper-thin caramelized apple, cookie dough, and honey-chamomile ice cream. 411 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2929; caribouclub.com Eight K at Viceroy Snowmass D on't miss the peanut butter- chocolate cake with alternating chocolate semifreddos on top of a disk of dark-chocolate cake, served with caramelized pretzels and peanuts, dark-chocolate- covered Fluffernutter "truffle," and house-made malted vanilla ice cream. "It's our biggest seller, and people just rave about it," says pastry chef Ashley Jenkin. 130 Wood Road, Snowmass, 970-923-8008; viceroyhotels andresorts.com/snowmass The Meatball Shack C hocolate-chip cookie fanatics flock here for Lori's Cookie Pie, a slightly gooey, undercooked chocolate-chip pie with graham cracker crust. Topped with a scoop of homemade ice cream, this concoction is oh-so-tempting. 312 S. Mill St., 970-925-1349 Peach's Corner Cafe T his local hot spot is filled with sweet treats, including gluten-free goodies, homemade doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies, and pies, all sourced from various high-quality local vendors. 121 S. Galena St., 970-544-9866; peachscornercafe.com Rustique Bistro T his charming, French-inspired bistro is conveniently located on Restaurant Row and serves a delectable profiterole made with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce, and nestled in traditional puff pastry. One taste and you'll swear you are having dessert at a Paris café. Bon appétit! 216 S. Monarch St., 970-920-2555; rustiquebistro.com TOP NOSH The Little Nell's new restaurant, Element 47, unveils its sweet side. Element 47's décor incorporates natural elements such as stone, wood, steel and leather. Element 47 (which represents silver on the periodic table, a nod to Aspen's silver-mining history) is a haven for decadent desserts. Cozy up to the s'mores cheesecake: smoked- chocolate mousse and toasted marshmallow finished with peanut butter and pretzel. "I thought of this one evening this summer," says head pastry chef Danielle Riesz. "Peanut butter reminds me of my childhood, so I wanted to incorporate that, along with the s'mores aspect, to really create a comforting dessert. And people just love cheesecake. This was my twisted way of bringing all these delicious things together." 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-4600; thelittlenell.com St. Regis Aspen Resort S nag a fireside seat at the Shadow Mountain Lounge and indulge in classic do-it-yourself s'mores: Roast your own marshmallows over a small fire pot, drizzle with homemade chocolate, and sandwich it all between two crispy graham crackers topped with cinnamon and sugar. To die for! 315 E. Dean St., 970-920-3300; st.regisaspen.com The Sundeck P erched atop Aspen Mountain, the Sundeck restaurant offers up superb Aspen vistas. Reached via the Silver Queen Gondola, recharge your battery after skiing with a giant homemade chocolate- chip cookie or fruit cobbler, and take in the 360-degree panorama. aspensnowmass.com AP 210 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM

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