The 21 Essential Aspen Restaurants

"Tucked on the mountainside, five-star Little Nell hotel is a hideaway from the hustle and bustle. In name, Element 47 pays tribute to silver (the precious metal that put Aspen on the map), while in cuisine, the restaurant celebrates Colorado farms. Culinary director Matt Zubrod and executive chef Oscar Carrasco put an emphasis on wagyu beef, house-made pastas, and seasonal produce, all complemented by the property’s globally recognized wine program. This winter, in partnership with Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Element 47 presents live jazz during dinner service on Thursday and Sunday nights. Also save the dates for the monthly, four-course wine dinners, including a pop-up with Bobby Stuckey of the James Beard award-winner Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder." - Katie Shapiro