Aspen Travel Guide

F&W’s Aspen guide features unrivaled ski resorts, gorgeous hotels and excellent places to eat, from editor-in-chief Dana Cowin’s favorite breakfast café to a burger specialist frequented by celebrities and chefs like Mario Batali.

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Aspen Restaurants

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Top Hotel

The St. Regis Aspen Resort

F&W’s debut restaurant project, Chefs Club at the St. Regis, features dishes from former Best New Chefs. stregisaspen.com

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**The Little Nell:** During the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Dana Cowin and executive wine editor Ray Isle swing by this hotel’s Living Room late to see which wine geeks are drinking with sommelier Jonathan Pullis.

Editor’s Pick — **The Little Nell:** During the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Dana Cowin and executive wine editor Ray Isle swing by this hotel’s Living Room late to see which wine geeks are drinking with sommelier Jonathan Pullis.

America’s Best Ski Resorts

Aspen Highlands

Those who know Aspen for its celebrity reputation might not realize that the area has four distinct mountains, each with its own personality.

Horseback Riding from Vail to Aspen, Colorado

Expert Guide to Vail

Best Weekend Trip

The cowboys at Bearcat Stables guide 55-mile horseback rides from Vail to Aspen. Here’s where to eat and stay on and off the trail.

Recipes from Colorado Chefs

Grilled Flatbreads with Mushrooms, Ricotta and Herbs

This easy grilled flatbread—topped with sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs and ricotta cheese—is perfect for outdoor entertaining.
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Roasted Rack of Veal with Root Vegetables

Frasca Food and Wine restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, is inspired by the Friuli region of Italy; co-owner and wine director Bobby Stuckey serves a number of edgy Friulian wines.
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Classic Cheese Fondue

Colorado chef Ryan Hardy makes his luxurious fondue with two kinds of Swiss cheese (Emmentaler and Gruyère) and two kinds of spirits (white wine and Kirsch).
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Garlic-and-Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin Roast

Ryan Hardy first tasted a version of this succulent pork in Siena, Italy. He says, “It was fatty and sweet, spicy and succulent, smoky and salty—all at the same time.”
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Summer Plum Crostata

Kelly Liken uses Colorado plums, which she loves for their “beautiful tartness.” Even when ripe, the plums are somewhat tangy, thanks to Colorado’s cool nighttime temperatures.
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