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After a hard day of hitting the slopes, or a rugged hike through the mountains nothing hits the spot like a bit of afternoon food and drink. Many Pubs and Taverns are around to help you wind down from the day. Many times they will feature live music to accompany your meal. One of the best year round spots for your Après Ski experience would be the Sun Deck on top of Aspen Mountain. Offering a large menu with a little bit of everything, and live music, plus the stunning views of Aspen it’s a premier location to spend your afternoon. If you venture further down valley more options come available. Snowmass for example is home to the Cirque Bar and Grill which offers many of the same amenities as the Sun Deck. The options for your Après Ski experience are many, and each with its own experience to be had.

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Pine Creek Cookhouse
Located 11 miles up Castle Creek Rd, Aspen
(970) 925-1044 www.pinecreekcookhouse.com
This restaurant is a spectacular log lodge located at the base of the Elk Mountains, surrounded by miles of gorgeous trails. Enjoy the amazing views, while taking in the world-class mountain cuisine. In the wintertime, take a sleigh-ride or ski in and in the summer enjoy a short hike in. Reservations accepted for lunch, noon-2 pm, and dinner, 6-8 pm.

Restaurants

Rustique Bistro
216 S. Monarch Street, Aspen
(970) 920-2555
This French restaurant offers hearty portions, robust flavors and a wonderful blend of ingredients. The Denver Post recently named Rustique as “The Best Meal in Aspen”. Open nightly at 5:30 p.m.

SIX89
Main 689 Main Street, Carbondale
(970) 963-6890 • www.six89.com
Award-winning chef Mark Fisher has created a restaurant like no other. This cozy Victorian home is filled with personality plus and a menu which is constantly changing and incorporating the freshest ingredients around. Indulge in one of the many remarkable desserts or sip on a beautiful glass of wine. The six89 wine menu is among the very finest.
Open Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30 pm

Dogwood Grill
305 Gold Rivers Court, Basalt
(970) 927-4000 • www.dogwoodgrill.com
A Southern-inspired cuisine, including blackened big eye tuna, farm raised pork and the very popular, shrimp & Anson Mills stone ground grits. Daily cocktail specials. Also features a wonderful wine list and a nice variety of microbrews. Tuesday-Sunday. Dinner nightly at 5:30pm

Phat Thai
343 Main Street, Carbondale
(970) 963-7001 • www.phatthai.com
Located in downtown Carbondale, this popular restaurant serves some of the best authentic Thai food the Valley has to offer. Phat Thai serves some amazing curry dishes, unique soups and of course, the incredible “ginger cosmo”. Enjoy your meal alone or share it among friends at your table. A great place to enjoy some much needed couple time or bring the entire family. The kids will surely love the different flavors and fun atmoshere. Open Monday-Saturday.

Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse
308 7th Street, Glenwood Springs
(970) 945-4619 A local’s favorite.
Juicy Lucy’s serves up the very best steaks and seafood throughout the Valley. Very family friendly with good options for the kids. Located in the heart of downtown Glenwood Springs. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 am.-9:30 pm, Friday & Saturday 11 am- 10 pm

Rivers
2525 S. Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs
(970) 928-8813
The only restaurant in Glenwood on the River, this excellent eatery offers patio seating and a wide array of menu choices. They also have a great bar and often have live music on the weekends. Call ahead for reservations. Open Tuesday -Sunday 11am -10pm