Aspen

Aspen's jet set expects no less than “superb” New American cuisine and an “awesome wine list” overseen by a master sommelier at famed resort The Little Nell's signature dining room. — Zagat

In Aspen, you'll find a gluten-free menu with sea bass and dry miso, and cocktails come served atop a bar that looks hewn from a tree out back, salvaged wood sanded and shined to a glossy finish. — Condé Nast Traveler

An Aspen institution that always draws a crowd, favorite to locals and visitors alike. — BlackBook

The Wild Fig’s cuisine is a melding of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, showcasing dishes from France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. — Travel + Leisure

Each chef will make appearances at the resort to showcase his or her cuisine. We can’t think of a better way to sample what America’s new culinary talent has to offer. — Forbes Travel Guide

Topnotch sushi and fascinating East-West creations distinguish this ever-trendy Japanese stalwart. — Gayot

Regardless of exhaustion levels, the “Tavern” serves cocktails and après grub to fuel even the most frail skiing participants. Classic dinner plates such as scallops and organic chicken. — BlackBook

Sophisticated habitués converge at this casual French spot in Aspen for savvy food and convivial conversation. — Gayot

True to its name, this shrine to hickory and smoke features rib-sticking sustenance for the masses. — Gayot

Pyramid Bistro is an oasis of vegetarian eating amid Aspen’s burgers and elk medallions. The cuisine is creative and the menu changes seasonally. — Where

You’ll hear, “best Italian place in town” when you ask any local. — BlackBook

Housed inside the upscale Hotel Jerome, the J Bar has been serving drinks for more than 100 years, even during Prohibition. — Travel + Leisure

The hook here is the dogs—some 200 huskies who provide diners with sleigh rides. — Where

Just off the Cloud Nine lift on Aspen Highlands, you'll find a Swiss-looking log cabin with a large patio and pristine views of the Maroon Creek Valley. — Afar Magazine

In the winter, the only way to get to this homey log cabin is via snowshoe, cross-country ski, or horse-drawn sleigh. — Fodor's

Thank co-owner and Nantucket native Ryan Chadwick, whose father, a Maine lobsterman, ships his catch out to Aspen daily; the oysters, farmed in Damariscotta, follow closely behind. — Condé Nast Traveler

Full of charm, this Aspen French café is très bon. — Gayot

A cheery, dependable, easy-to-love Mediterranean place that provides welcome relief from the culinary fireworks and heavy checks that abound in these parts. — Concierge

Aspen outpost of the red hot Miami restaurant and club keeps the glamour factor high in an elegant Alpine-themed two-story space. — BlackBook