2008 EP in Aspen Conference

Aspen, Colorado
September 11 - 14 , 2008
St. Regis Hotel
ASPEN DINING GUIDE

Here is a list of restaurants to assist you in making your dining plans during your stay with us.
While there are many fine restaurants in Aspen, these are the ones we recommend.


Olives Aspen - 315 East Dean Street, 920-7356

Enjoy the world-class cuisine in the comfort of The St. Regis Aspen. During the summer, dine under the sun and stars in our courtyard garden, enjoying views of Aspen Mountain. Chef Todd English brings his signature Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Boston to the mountains. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cajun

The Ute City Bar and Grill - 501 East Hyman Avenue, 920-4699
Visit Cajun country in the Rockies. This longtime hangout has converted its once Colorado-inspired menu to reflect the hot and sassy foods of the bayou.

Casual Dining

Bentley's - 105 South Mill Street, 920-2021
Located in the Wheeler Opera Building, this Victorian-style pub features American fare and a wide selection of beers, and is a popular hangout.

Boogie's Diner - 535 East Cooper Avenue, 925-6610
50's style diner featuring burgers, sandwiches, heart-healthy meals and soda fountain treats. Great for the whole family!

Hickory House - 730 West Main Street, 925-2313
Genuine American food and BBQ in a casual setting and a popular breakfast spot. Located right at the entry of Aspen, and features a very rustic décor.

Little Annie's Eating House - 517 East Hyman Avenue, 925-1098
Aspen's neighborhood restaurant and bar serving hamburgers, barbecued ribs, chicken, soups and salads. Grab the kids and put on your rib-bibs!

Main Street Bakery - 201 East Main Street, 925-6446
Delicious breakfasts and pastries! Also offers light lunches and outdoor seating.

New York Pizza - Upstairs on the Hyman Street Mall, 920-3088
Fresh pizzas, whole or by the slice, sandwiches and salads. Open for lunch, dinner and late night. Take-out and delivery available.

Poppycock's - 609 East Cooper Avenue, 925-1245
A lively, popular place for breakfast and lunch. Wide selection of eggs, sandwiches and smoothies.

Wienerstube - 633 East Hyman Avenue, 925-3357
Authentic Austrian cuisine in a very casual atmosphere. A local favorite for breakfast and lunch, outside dining in the summer.

Woody Creek Tavern - 0002 Woody Creek Plaza, 923-4585
A real Colorado western bar with unique décor. A hang out place for everybody - from the cowboys to the movie stars. American and Mexican food!

Chinese

Asie - 413 East Main Street, 920-9988
Featuring Pan-Asian inspired cuisines in a contemporary setting for lunch and dinner.

Little Ollie's - 308 South Hunter, 544-9888
Gourmet Chinese food prepared without MSG. Features fast free dinner delivery.

Colorado/American

The Caribou Club - 411 East Hopkins Avenue, 925-2929
Our guests may enjoy this world famous private club featuring dinner, dancing, a wine cellar and cigar room for a $75 prix fixe dinner one time during their stay.

The Century Room at the Hotel Jerome - 330 East Main Street, 920-1000
Located in historic Hotel Jerome, the Century Room features Colorado cuisine served in a comfortable elegant Victorian dining room.

Elevation - 304 East Hopkins Avenue, 544-5166
An eclectic mix of cuisine from curry to couscous, pasta to perch. American, Italian and Asian influences can be found in the pages of the menu. After hours dance floor with live DJ.

Jimmy's American Restaurant and Grill - 205 South Mill Street, 925-6020
Jimmy's serves "fierce American food", including fish, lobster, steak and chops. Jimmy's also usually offers weekend entertainment and dancing. The bar is a favorite local's spot for drinks and appetizers.

Krabloonik - Snowmass, 923-3953
Located in Snowmass, Krabloonik offers casual elegant dining with a rustic décor and panoramic views, specializing in wild game. Krabloonik offers half-day dogsled rides in the morning and afternoon in the winter.

Montagna - 675 East Durant Avenue, 920-4600
Located in the Little Nell Hotel, serving Colorado cuisine in an elegant mountain atmosphere.

Pinon's - 105 South Mill Street, 920-2021
Located in an elegant western setting, award winning Pinon's features Colorado cuisine including prime rib of buffalo, sautéed ahi, rack of lamb and elk tenderloin.

Range - 304 East Hopkins Avenue, 925-2402
Chef Charles Dale is reinventing Colorado inspired cuisine and offers cutting-edge, palette-pleasing cuisines in an upscale environment.

Dinner Theatre

The Crystal Palace - 300 East Hyman Avenue, 925-1455
A theatre restaurant which offers a lively show full of comedic songs which spoof political and social events.

French

Cache-Cache - 205 South Mill Street, 925-3885
A French Bistro featuring light Provencal cuisine.

Genre Bistro - 316 East Hopkins Avenue, 925-1260
The newest French Bistro in Aspen boasts casual dining with a lively atmosphere.


Poppie's Bistro - 834 West Hallam Street, 925-2333
Resurrected from its closure last year, Poppie's is back with a new chef and French, bistro-style cuisine. Service nightly in a quaint Victorian home.


Rustique Bistro- 216 South Monarch Street, 920-2555
This cozy bistro blends culinary influences of the French countryside with rustic décor. This is the second restaurant the famous Chef Charles Dale opened in Aspen.

Syzygy - 520 East Hyman Avenue, 925-3700
An elegant Art Deco setting offering French, Southwester, Italian and Asian cuisine with live Jazz Tuesdays through Sundays.

Indian

The Colony - 307 South Mill Street, 920-4646
A superb blend of Indian and English influences. The Colony features a Piano Bar for after hours and outside seating in one of Aspen's most popular spots.

Italian

Campo de Fiori - 205 South Mill Street, 920-7717
A Northern Italian menu in a rustic Italian setting and features an exceptional wine list.

Gusto- 405 East Main Street, 925-8222
Great Italian in a fun and casual setting. Features fresh pastas, pizzas, anti-pasti and big Italian wine selection.

L-Hostaria - 620 East Hyman Avenue, 925-9022
Traditional Italian Cuisine in a comfortable elegant atmosphere. L'Hostaria specializes in authentic dishes including an extensive carpaccio bar. All of their pasta is made fresh daily on the premises, and is unforgettable.

Mezzaluna - 600 East Cooper Avenue, 925-5882
This fun, high energy Aspen hotspot features salads, pastas and wood-burning oven pizzas. Great apres spot after a long day of skiing or hiking.

The Mother Lode - 314 East Hyman Avenue, 925-7700
Since 1959, they have served fine traditional Italian specialties and fresh seafood in a Victorian dining room.

Japanese

Kenichi - 533 East Hopkins Avenue, 920-2212
Japanese cuisine in a contemporary setting with two private tatami rooms. Kenichi is famous for serving high altitude, healthy Pan Asian Cuisine and cutting-edge sushi.

Matsuhisa - 303 East Main Street, 655-6628
From renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, enjoy unique Japanese creations with an international flare.

Takah Sushi - 420 East Hyman Avenue, 925-8588
Japanese and Pacific Rim cuisine served in an intimate, friendly setting and a local favorite spot for sushi.

Mediterranean

The Ajax Tavern - 685 East Durant Avenue, 920-9333
The Tavern features seasonal ingredients, from organic greens to Colorado lamb to a one of a kind Napa Valley wine list. It is located at the base of the Gondola with outdoor dining available for lunch and dinner in the summertime.

The Wild Fig - 315 East Hyman Avenue, 925-5160
One of Aspen's newest Mediterranean-inspired restaurants in a cozy, friendly setting.


Mexican/Southwestern

Blue Maize - 308 South Hunter Street, 925-6698
Casual Southwestern restaurant featuring Latin American and Caribbean influences. Also includes a nice selection of vegetarian entrees.

The Cantina - 411 East Main Street, 544-3663
With two new owners, this local favorite now features more "Mountain Coastal Mex" fare that is inspired by Southern California traditional and authentic Mexican food.

La Cocina - 308 East Hopkins Avenue, 925-9714
Fun, friendly, affordable Mexican Cuisine in a favorite local gathering spot. La Cocina has great margaritas and enchiladas. Reservations are not taken here; exceptions can be made for groups.

Su Casa - 315 East Hyman Avenue, 920-1488
Well known for their margaritas, Su Casa serves Mexican and Southwestern specialties in a casual atmosphere.

Spanish

Mogador - 430 East Hyman Avenue, 429-1072
Mogador blends Spanish cuisine with French and Moroccan influences. Chef Barclay Dodge offers Aspen's only Chef's Table with a custom designed, 10-course extravaganza called
"The Ten Commandments".

Steak and Seafood

Pacifica - 307 South Mill Street, 920-9775
Seafood fare and a raw bar, located next to Wagner Park and offers outdoor patio seating.

Steak Pit - On the corner of Hopkins and Monarch, 925-3459
Named the "local's" favorite spot for steak and seafood, the Steak Pit also features one of Aspen's largest salad bars.

Vegetarian

Explore Bistro - 221 East Main Street, 925-5338
This intimate bistro located in one of Aspen's historical Victorian homes and at the Explore Bookstore, specializes in international vegetarian cuisine.

Restaurant reservations are suggested for most of these restaurants.