Ajax Tavern Jacques Pépin's pick for a no-nonsense lunch of burgers or pasta, and great beer (685 E. Durant Ave.; 970-920-9333). Caribou Club A members-only club; Pépin can often be found here having a late-night Cognac or single malt (411 E. Hopkins St.; 970-925-2929). Cooking School of Aspen Pépin, who teaches here every March, likes the school's wine bar and tasting room (414 E. Hyman Ave.; 800-603-6004). The Garden Terrace During the summer, Pépin stops by the Hotel Jerome's elegant outdoor garden for an aperitif (330 E. Main St.; 970-920-1000). Olives Aspen Part of chef Todd English's empire; Pépin calls the new American cuisine "exciting" (St. Regis Hotel; 315 E. Dean St.; 970-920-7356). Rustique Bistro Pépin praises chef Charles Dale's straightforward, delicious bistro food (216 S. Monarch St.; 970-920-2555).
—Jen Murphy
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