Clara and her magical world return to Aspen again this holiday season, as the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents “The Nutcracker.” The timeless classic features more than 60 dancers bringing to life the awe of the sugar plum fairies and the danger of the mouse king. Professional ballet dancers will please discerning adults, and the […]

Didier Elena, the executive chef for the Chefs Club Aspen since March, has been named the culinary director for Chefs Club USA. The concept restaurant by Food & Wine features curated menus by the “Best New Chefs,” and is the flagship location for the restaurant. But, Elena will help to oversee the launch of a […]

Smith Optics, meet Aspen/Snowmass. The high-performance eyewear and helmet line announced its three-year partnership with Aspen Skiing Co. today, making it the official eyewear of the area’s four mountains: Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands. Featured products wlll include eco-friendly sunglasses, snow goggles, helmets and the Forefront all-mountain bike helmet. Smith will be a major […]

There will finally be a place to grab drinks in the Aspen Airport Business Center. Roxy’s Market is a popular upvalley stop for to-go food, locally sourced groceries and a fine selection of food products. Now, the owners are taking it one step further and hoping customers will linger with the build-out of a restaurant […]

It seems like we just said “cheers” to last summer’s Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, but tickets are on sale today for the 2014 event. The country’s premier culinary event takes place June 20-22 in downtown Aspen, bringing the country’s industry professionals for three days of demonstrations, wine seminars, panel discussions, tasting events and […]

Sport Obermeyer founder Klaus Obermeyer turned 94 on Monday, celebrating with his iconic yodel and a swim at the Aspen Meadows, local newspapers reported. The Aspen icon moved to town in 1947 and quickly launched his skiwear apparel line. He is credited with creating prototypes of the down jacket and mirrored sunglasses. On his birthday, […]

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The building which housed The Gap for more than 20 years has been razed and Dolce & Gabbana and Helmut Lang are two tenants reportedly set to take its place, the Aspen Daily News reported. When the building was purchased last year for $13.25 million by local developer Mark Hunt, it received permission from city […]

Sometimes, the traditional homemade Thanksgiving is too overwhelming or just plain impossible if one doesn’t have a kitchen in their hotel room. If that’s the case, Aspen has answers. Spend the day on the ski hill and leave the cooking to someone else: Hickory House serves turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce from 11: 30 […]