"Set inside the Chateau Beaver Creek, Splendido is one of those places that make everyone look like they arrived via private helicopter. Start things off with Vail Valley’s best dirty martini—shaken with light vermouth, the perfect amount of olive juice, and served at just the right temperature (teeth-numbingly cold). Based on the posh atmosphere, the menu makes total sense: caviar, foie gras, a Colorado lamb rack, and seasonal specials that hit perfectly for whatever the weather is doing outside. Leave room for dessert, especially if you like soufflé." - kim fuller