Cinco de Mayo Recipe: The Margarita 47

Over the years, our Margarita recipe has changed, influenced by different bar managers and mixologists making their mark on the classic cocktail. A few years ago, we made our Margarita 47 (named as such since the price per drink was $47 apiece), with dry ice as part of the mixing process and edible silver leaf… Read more

Behind the Scenes – Q&A with Nell Staff

The Nell has been decorated with awards and accolades for nearly more than three decades – in large part due to the caring staff, from the front of the house to the back of the house. Here, we glean insights from three longtime members of the team, why they’ve chosen to work here, and why… Read more

Influencer Deborah Stachelski’s Love Letter to Aspen

Many travel journalists seek out the latest hospitality trends, interesting hotspots and sightseeing gems for a living. With each new experience, these well-traveled professionals expand their worldview and develop a new perspective. Recently, an Austin-based travel writer named Deborah Stachelski spent a handful of days in Aspen, Colo., and we wanted to hear more. The… Read more

Sip in the Sun: Incredible Patios in Aspen

The best patios in Aspen all share something in common: They perfectly blend food, drink, and atmosphere to create a memorable, panoramic experience. Whether your ideal patio setting is an intimate, low-lit affair or a rowdy afternoon in the sun, Aspen has a unique mix of restaurants with patios. Our favorites are outlined below. Ajax… Read more

Go Behind the Scenes With The Little Nell’s Team

“Can you think of another job in the hotel industry where an employee can spend two to four hours of one-on-one time with a guest?” – Steve Goff, Ski Concierge The Little Nell is known around the world for exquisite service, fine dining, and once in a lifetime adventures. To deliver this experience to our… Read more

Wedding Dinners as Grand as Your Imagination

Dinner after “I Do” is often a grand affair. Cocktail hour mixed with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a plated dinner and cake finale is the typical order, although the details can vary. But what if you’re a food enthusiast with a vision and a taste for Michelin? A year ago, a bride and groom requested… Read more

A Hotel Room Renovation with Sustainability Front of Mind

Sustainability is especially important here in Aspen. The Aspen Skiing Company (parent company to The Little Nell) fosters and depends on responsible ecological practices, as well as values our valley’s wildlife, clean rivers, lush forests and snowfall in a way that stretches beyond economics. The “Aspen Experience” is a balance of all the things the… Read more

Click: A Photo Editor’s Top Pics of Aspen

We invited photo editor Etta Meyer to curate a gallery of images for The Little Nell’s Instagram. Etta, a well-heeled travel writer, pulled together a series of photos that reflected her vision for a perfect day in Aspen as a guest at The Nell. See below for her favorite pictures from morning to noon to… Read more

Babymooning in Aspen: 5 Ways to Unwind

More and more of my friends are planning their “Babymoons.” In case you’re not someone who goes to at least four baby showers a month, a Babymoon is a trip that a couple takes as a sort of “last hurrah” as a family of two. It’s a “calm before the storm,” when life changes for… Read more

Aspen’s Secret Season – Mid-May to Mid-June

Winter and summer in Aspen may be the peak seasons for recreational activity, when cultural events of all kinds hit their stride and restaurants brim with activity, but the shoulder seasons are also special in their own right. Coined the “Secret Season” by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, mid-May to mid-June offers a more relaxed… Read more