[slideshow] We love strolling through our gardens in the summer and enjoying the bright, colorful blooms. Take a look at what’s blooming this July! Photos courtesy of Dan Bayer. Garden tended by Busy Beavers Gardening.
THE LITTLE NELL BLOG
TAGS: Aspen
Get to Know Carlton
This posting came from a blog post by C-CAP (Careers through Culinary Arts Program). Our young and dapper assistant wine director, Carlton McCoy, received a scholarship from the organization which allowed him to pursue an education in the culinary arts. C-CAP Alum, Carlton McCoy Class of 2002, Anacostia High School, District of Columbia It was… Read more
Wedding of the Month – Mawa and Daniel
How did you two meet? We met nine years ago in Kennebunkport, Maine. Daniel and I were working for the same company but at different restaurants. Nothing ever happened between us at the time, but then we met two years ago in Kennebunkport again. He thought I was cute and interested in him, but I… Read more
Greenalicious
Children’s Health Foundation, an Aspen-based nonprofit dedicated to improving nutrition in schools, is presenting the 6th annual Greenalicious Culinary Extravaganza at The Little Nell on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Hosted at the height of Aspen’s summer season, Greenalicious is an exclusive evening featuring exquisite food, tantalizing wine pairings, a luxury live auction and original entertainment… Read more
Summer in a Glass
Sabato Sagaria is the food and beverage director at The Little Nell in Aspen. He has worn several hats during his career as cook, restaurant manager, professor, author and most recently, master sommelier. He’s currently spreading the summer cocktail gospel to the masses… I fell in love with aperitifs on a trip to Fruili, Italy…. Read more
New Pre-Music Menu!
Montagna will be offering a pre-theatre menu during the Aspen Music Festival this summer. The pre-theatre menu will start on June 28 and will run throughout the festival. The three course menu will be offered nightly (excluding Mondays and Tuesdays) from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. for $45/person. Most concerts begin at 7:30 or 8 p.m. The dinner includes… Read more
Fourth of July
Just because the fireworks have been cancelled in Aspen doesn’t mean the celebrations will stop. Join us at Montagna for a special dinner. $88 for adults/$35 for children under 12. For reservations, call 970-920-6330.
Summer Wine Picks from a Master
Wondering what to pour and enjoy this summer? We’ve asked our wine team what they are drinking as the weather turns warm, and we’ll be sharing their answers with you this month on the blog. First up: Two great picks from Master Sommelier Sabato Sagaria. Txomin Etxaniz, Getariako Txakolina, Spain Don’t be afraid of all… Read more
Save the Food!
When the Bureau of Land Management recently delayed its proposed August lease sale in the North Fork Valley to further analyze the impacts of drilling, our chefs were cheering. The Aspen Skiing Company’s food and beverage team, including Michael Daley, Robert McCormick and Sabato Sagaria of The Little Nell and On-Mountain Executive Chef Jim Butchart, led the charge… Read more
Heli-fly fishing with The Little Nell
Fly Fishing at its Best All avid fly fisherman, my Dad, my brother-in-law and some family friends from Northern Michigan came to Aspen last Fall to pay me a visit and check out the foliage. Knowing that we had only one full day to fly fish, I decided to start at the top — The… Read more