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
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What A Wonderful Wedding
Our Events Team is gearing up for wedding season here in Aspen. Our summer/fall is jam-packed with events, so we’ve been looking back at past events for a bit of inspiration and nostalgia. Here are a few fun videos of mountain-top bliss on our wedding deck! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8f0k3iucyI&w=560&h=315] [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/30579796 w=500&h=213] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLr2SlWXXHE&w=560&h=315] [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/27712299… Read more
Wine in the Workplace
Wine in the Workplace I was in a colleague’s office recently and was admiring the nice collection of wine that he had received as gifts. Unfortunately, he was storing them on his top shelf where they were subject to heat and light. (You never want to expose your wine to the elements like this!) I… Read more
Clean the World – One Bar at a Time
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, so we thought we’d share a fun little eco-factoid from the hotel. Ever wonder what happens to the half-used bar of soap or partially used bottle of shampoo once you check out of The Little Nell? Gioanna Villabrille, The Little Nell’s executive housekeeper, asked the question and identified an alternative… Read more
Spring Wine Picks
Whether you celebrate spring with a family feast of ham, lamb or cabbage and carrots, here are 5 great wines to enjoy! 2007 Schramsberg “Blanc de Blancs.” A terrific domestic sparkling wine. Great with oysters or on its own. 2010 Lewis Cellars Chardonnay, Napa. A full-bodied and delicious chardonnay that’s great with matzoh ball soup… Read more
Final Battle: Iron Bartender
Aspen’s drink gurus have been showing their stuff, using Grand Marnier as an element in creating delicious concoctions in the Terrace Bar at The Little Nell each Sunday from 5:30 to 6:30 for the past few weeks. And now it’s here. The final round of Iron Bartender. Each guest gets one vote with the purchase… Read more
Late Skiing AND a Moonlight Dinner Party
The clocks have been rolled forward, and the days are longer. You know what that means… It’s time for extended lift hours across all four mountains in Aspen/Snowmass! On Saturday, head to Aspen Mountain for extended hours as well as our Moonlight Dinner Party at The Sundeck. ASPEN MOUNTAIN – March 24 Lifts: Silver Queen… Read more
JAS Cafe This Friday and Saturday
Jazz vocalist Jackie Ryan takes the stage at the JAS Cafe this Friday & Saturday (March 9 & 10) downstairs at The Little Nell. $30 show tickets are available now by clicking here or calling 970-920-4996 ext. 14. Tickets will be available at the door for $40. The Little Nell is offering a pre-show 3-course dinner at Ajax Tavern for just… Read more
Bella Betts and Bluegrass
Bluegrass at The Little Nell? Oh yes my friends! We’re getting ready for a pickin’ party in the Terrace Bar on Sunday night (following Iron Bartender) from 6:45 to 7:45 with Bella Betts. Bella is an 11-year-old bluegrass musician who rocks the mandolin, guitar and fiddle… and she sings! She’ll be accompanied by local music… Read more
Iron Bartender Round 3
The Little Nell is asking which local bartender has the skills to be named “Aspen’s Iron Bartender.” Every Sunday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Terrace Bar, two of the town’s leading bartenders will square off in a round robin competition to determine whose cocktail reigns supreme. The drink gurus show their stuff, using Grand Marnier as an element… Read more