Feldman Favorites
Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley have so much to offer and so many options. Below is a list of our annual favorites.
Hair Salon/Stylists – Jeff and Erin
Friendly, talented, no pretense
Business Lunch – Casa Tua
Good Italian fare and great people-watching on the patio in summer
Always-Good Lunch – White House Tavern
A Hillstone Group restaurant that won’t disappoint…order the Macho salad
“Aerobic” Hiking Trail – The Ute
Straight up from town and not for the faint of heart
Scenic Hiking Trail – Crater Lake
1.8 miles from Maroon Lake to Crater Lake and watch for the local deer, moose, and bear en route
Margarita – Jimmy’s
Select your favorite tequila from the more than 100 offered
Sushi – Matsuhisha
Don’t miss the yellowtail jalapeno and creamy, spicy shrimp
Road Bike Trail – Rio Grande path
Ride 8.5 miles from Aspen to the Woody Creek Tavern for lunch, or all the way to Glenwood Springs and take the bus back
Summer Picnic Place – Benedict Music Tent for live music during the summer
Bring your blanket, a basket full of goodies/wine, stretch out and enjoy music with friends
Yellow Lab – Official dog of Aspen
Select your own every July 4th where the town’s yellow labs take the lead in the annual parade
Wine Purveyor – Of Grape & Grain or Catherine’s Store
You don’t see it, they will order it at Of Grape & Grain; and down valley, Catherine’s Store has a curated cellar
Breakfast – Poppycock’s
Pistachio sausage to die for
People watching – Hyman Avenue or Cooper Street malls
Follow the red-brick roads, grab a bench, and while-away the afternoon
Architect – David Johnston Architects
Creative without ego
Real Estate Attorney – Jody Edwards
Dealmaker not breaker
THE Address in Aspen – Willoughby Way
Borrow sugar (or bottle of Sassicaia) from your Forbes billionaire neighbors
Bar menu – Pinons, Jimmy’s, Casa Tua, it’s a toss-up
Tuna tacos, crab cakes, beef tartare respectively; you can’t go wrong
Happy Hour – “The Living Room” at The Jerome
Cozy, comfortable Ralph Lauren vibe, especially in the winter
Après-ski spot – The Little Nell Hotel
Always happening with great drinks and equally awesome people-watching
Wowing out-of-towners – Pine Creek Cookhouse at Ashcroft by foot in summer or sleigh in winter
The quintessential outdoorsy experience with fine dining
Views – too many
But the top of Watson Divide to take your breath away
Unique Sandwich and Noshes – Meat & Cheese Restaurant
Try a “board”, especially the biscuit board; and unparalleled items to go from the market
Liquor store – Carl’s Pharmacy or Four Dogs
Pick up your aspirin, greeting cards, whiskey and wine all at once, or travel down valley to local favorite with dogs to pet while selecting your libations
Deep Pockets – Meridian Jewelers
Celebrate an occasion and go for great watch selection and Kwiat diamonds
Day Trip – Marble and Slow Groovin BBQ
A slice of the old west, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing; little known fact, the Yule Quarry in Marble provided the marble for the Washington
BBQ – Home Team BBQ at Buttermilk
The real deal with CIA-trained chefs; secret is in the sauces (plus Cache Cache’s renown chef, Chris Lantner is part owner…so you know it will be quality food)
The real deal with CIA-trained chefs; secret is in the sauces (plus Cache Cache’s renown chef, Chris Lantner is part owner…so you know it will be quality food)
Fido’s Clothing Store – CB Paws
The Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman for dogs….unique and quality
Fido’s Food – Rocky Mountain pet store
Widest selection of food for the pickiest dog
Motorcycle Ride - Black Canyon
Explore some of the most beautiful views in Colorado's Black Canyon in Gunnison National Park.
Camping - Lincoln Creek on the north side of Independence Pass
You will need an SUV to get through these rocky hills, but you will have an authentic experience in Aspen’s rugged outdoors.
Fly Fishing – Gold Medal waters of the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork Rivers
Everyone has their own secret stretch of these rivers, but Ruedi Reservoir and Frying Pan Road have some of the best
REAL Old Aspen – Lenado, Colorado
This enclave of homes is reminiscent of pioneer days; follow the dirt trail when the pavement ends on Woody Creek Road and experience top of the world views on this day trip, particularly at fall foliage time.
This enclave of homes is reminiscent of pioneer days; follow the dirt trail when the pavement ends on Woody Creek Road and experience top of the world views on this day trip, particularly at fall foliage time.
A place for Unique Gifts – Emporium and Flying Circus
The place to go to just explore or to find the perfect gifts to take back home to friends.