Oh have we got a winter lineup for you. Little Nell Wine Director Carlton McCoy and Food & Beverage Director Sabato Sagaria like to share spectacular wine and food, so they’ve arranged a series of special wine dinners throughout the winter season in Aspen. These meals are about exploring, learning and above all, having fun…. Read more
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Sip with SOMM
Join Aspen Film and the Aspen Young Professionals Association for a screening of the film SOMM, the riveting documentary of four sommeliers attempting to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam. Dubbed “the hardest test in the world,” hopeful wine professionals prepare years for a 25-minute blind taste test, an oral theory exam and a practical… Read more
Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Aspen
Each year, the concierge teams at The Little Nell and The Limelight hotels in Aspen get asked the same question: “When will the fall colors be at their peak?” They don’t ACTUALLY know the answer to that, since weather has more to say about it than they do; however, they can share their tips for… Read more
2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival
Summer is FLYING by, and really the only thing keeping us from crying into our glass of rosé is that the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest is happening to help us transition to fall. On the patio of Ajax Tavern on the Monday of Labor Day Weekend (September 2), we’re throwing an all-you-can eat (and… Read more
Strollin’ in Style
The Little Nell has partnered with Maclaren to offer our guests complimentary strollers while they are in Aspen. It’s one less thing to have to pack when getting the kids ready for a trip! Maclaren has been making baby strollers for more than four decades. The strollers have accessories that go above and beyond your… Read more
Broadmoor Chefs Dinner at element 47
Bertrand Bouquin and David Patterson from The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs will be presenting a special meal in Aspen on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at element 47. The cost is $150 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Please call 970-920-6330 for reservations, as seats will fill up fast for this event! Menu: Amuse Bouche… Read more
Comfy in the Kitchen
A group of about 20 kids gathered in Aspen on July 11 for a “Comfy in the Kitchen” class. They learned the basics of cooking, and had a blast doing it. Chef/cookbook author Helen DeFrance taught kids basic cooking skills, and then after cooking, the best part came. Eating! The menu: Lunchbox Treats & After… Read more
Aperol Spritzer for 2
The St. Germain Aperol Spritzer may be the perfect drink for summer. Sunday afternoons on the patio at Ajax Tavern, chances are at least five couples will be sipping on these. Refreshing, sweet but not too sweet, here’s your key to making this delicious cocktail at home or wherever you spend your lazy summer afternoons. Recipe:… Read more
Stop and Smell the Mule Ears
From Steven Goff, our Adventure Concierge: In Colorado, physical beauty seems to surround us at every moment. I just spent a couple of days in Crested Butte, where they are celebrating their annual Wildflower Festival this week. Crested Butte is the wildflower capital of Colorado because of its vast reaches of meadows, long views of… Read more
Fourth of July Fun
The Fourth of July rivals the height of the ski season around The Little Nell in terms of business. There are parties on site, cater-out events, a full hotel, and town is just bursting at the seams with fun. We asked our staff about their own plans for the holiday. When they aren’t working/serving others,… Read more