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Matsuhisa, Aspen

<p>Opened in part to keep visiting New Yorkers and Los Angelenos from feeling as if they've traveled too far from home, the Colorado outpost of Chef Nobu Matushisa's art-like sushi is as popular as its coastal counterparts. Not many concessions were given to the fact that the restaurant is located in a mountain town—the sleek, ultra-modern design could be anywhere in Urbania—but that doesn't seem to bother the masses, who make reservations nearly impossible to score in the winter high season. And no, you don't have to order the signature the miso-coated black cod, but why wouldn't you?</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> The sushi bar serves anything on the menu on a first-come/first-served basis.</p>

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From Travel + Leisure , JAN 2009

It's around lunchtime in Aspen's roaring Fork Valley, and I'd like nothing more than...MORE>>

– Julian Rubinstein Rediscovering Aspen Skiing and Nightlife

From Food & Wine , NOV 2004

The Matsuhisa Lounge is the street-level extension of the subterranean Matsuhisa Aspen. The lounge is always packed, because of the no-reservations policy and thanks to the delicious and relatively inexpensive dishes, like jalapeño yellowtail...MORE>>

– Laura Werlin Urgent Dispatch from a Trusted Correspondent | Aspen, Colorado

Last updated January 2009