3-$47 menu at element 47 (where you get three courses AND a glass of wine for $47) November 19th– December 2nd 2013 First Course red wine+short rib terrine, brown butter vinaigrette, farm squash, thyme or warm duck confit salad, frisee aux lardon, crispy egg yolk, sherry vinaigrette Main Course braised beef brisket, root vegetables, onion… Read more
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Kids’ Cooking – Halloween Fun
The Little Nell Kids’ Cooking Classes have been a smash this fall. Today’s class was Halloween Fun, which included kids ages 4-12 making a full-on Halloween feast. Instructor Helen DeFrance somehow magically guided a group of 20 kids through the process, keeping them on task and making sure little hands stayed clear of knife blades…. Read more
Fondue Night at Ajax Tavern
OK, we know it’s a few months away, but we’re already excited about this. We’re announcing Fondue Night at Ajax Tavern! Every Wednesday starting Wednesday January 8th – end of ski season. Menu: First Course Tavern Salad Butter lettuce, Dijon vinaigrette Or Grain Salad (selection TBD) Second Course Cheese Fondue Sliced apple, broccoli, assorted pickles, bread,… Read more
Fall Fly Fishing
Little Nell Director of Fly Fishing Matt Burmaster loves this time of year, not just for the fall colors and the beauty of local rivers but for the fishing itself. “Late September/early October is when the brown trout are in spawn mode,” he said. “It’s when they get aggressive.” The fish aggressively strike at bait,… Read more
New e47 $47 menu
We’re celebrating “off season” in Aspen with a special deal at element 47: 3 courses plus a glass of wine for $47. The menu changes weekly, so see below for the October 1~ 7 selections. First Course king salmon rillettes, fennel, radish, pickled onion, preserved lemon or rendezvous farm beet borscht, crème fraiche, dill, pumpernickel … Read more
We Love Fall Weddings
Here are just a few shots from recent weddings… such a beautiful time of year to be on Aspen Mountain!
Off Season at element 47
We’re celebrating “off season” in Aspen with a special deal at element 47: 3 courses plus a glass of wine for $47. The menu changes weekly, so see below for the Sept. 17-23 offering and the (draft) Sept. 24-30 menu. First Course baby beets salad, field greens, smoked trout, horseradish or wagyu beef consommé, braised… 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
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
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