The countdown to the 2017 James Beard Foundation Awards is underway. Considered the Oscars of the American restaurant world, the Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in North America. The awards cover all aspects of the industry—from chefs and restaurateurs to cookbook authors and food journalists to restaurant designers… Read more
Opera Gallery is an international network of 12 art galleries, with Aspen being the newest addition. The gallery opened in early March, and is located on the first floor of Residences at The Little Nell, next to Urban Zen. Since its creation, Opera Gallery Group has always strived to offer its international collectors unique access to a… Read more
Your final opportunity to ski Aspen Mountain this season is on Sunday, April 17, which also means it’s your last chance to après-ski! Join us for La Ultima Fiesta on Ajax Tavern’s slopeside patio for the final party of the ski season. The Mexican-themed fiesta will feature a taco bar, margarita and beer specials, live music, giveaways and more. Closing day festivities… Read more
On Dec. 12, diners gathered in downtown Denver for the latest edition of Silver Spork Social, a secret supper club created by a gentleman named Paul Laurie with his partner in crime, Kim Genung, that brings together chefs, bartenders and musicians for a one-night-only event. As Laurie explains, “Silver Spork is not a speakeasy, restaurant or bar,… Read more
For four years in a row, The Little Nell has proudly played host to the annual Master Sommelier exam presented by the Court of Master Sommeliers. With ten Master Somms who have come through The Little Nell since its inception, and Aspen resident Jay Fletcher, MS, as an integral member of the program who helps… Read more
The Little Nell is thrilled to share the news from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Our very own Nick Barb of element 47 has passed the grueling Advanced Sommelier exam, held in April 2015. Nick shares his insights into this distinction and the work involved to reach this crowning achievement. The Little Nell: Tell us… Read more
Aspen Snowmass ramped up for Australia Day a few days early with the 2015 Neil Perry Meat Pie Contest on the rooftop of the Residences at The Little Nell. Olympic and X Games gold medalist snowboarder Torah Bright and Sam Perry, wife of celebrity Chef Neil Perry, served as judges. For the contest held on… Read more
New Year’s Eve at The Little Nell in Aspen just really can’t be beat… it’s RIGHT next to the fireworks, so you can run outside to see the fireworks over Aspen Mountain at 8 p.m. and midnight but mostly stay toasty warm inside. Plus, we have quite a few events going on this year: Ajax… Read more
There’s really nothing quite like New Year’s Eve in Aspen. Maybe it’s the crisp, cold temperatures. The glow of twinkle lights around town bouncing off the snow-white ground. Or the buzz of a great ski day with good friends and a glass of bubbly to celebrate. Top that all off with not one but TWO… Read more
2012 Winter Series Announced The popular JAS Cafe Downstairs @ The Little Nell Series returns this winter with eight weekends of music celebrating jazz from around the world. Pick and choose your shows with the new Winter Series Pass – 6 Tickets for Show(s) of your choice $120. Single show tickets are also available for $30/each… Read more
