"The luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch resort is tucked away in an exclusive enclave of Beaver Creek, and it’s worth a winding detour up the mountain road for a meal at the hotel’s signature restaurant. Executive chef Jasper Schneider — who also oversees in-house restaurants Sakaba and Buffalos — channels bold cooking techniques, local produce, and hyper-seasonal flavors for lunch and dinner. On weekends, there’s live music on the sprawling deck during lunch and inside during dinner." - Katie Shapiro