FEBRUARY 2019

Aspen has seen multiple storm cycles come through in the last couple weeks, leaving our signature CHAMPAGNE POWDER (aka blower snow as you can blow it off your hand). Both deep and groomed runs have been epic. We are on track for one of our best snow years! There is currently more snow to date than last season’s total snow accumulation, and we’re only half way through the 2018-19 ski season.

RESTAURANTS: NEW ASPEN EATS

There are loads of new restaurants on the scene. I put this list together so the info is in one place.

*Of course Cloud 9 is generally sold out, but if you need help making a rez, call me: 970-948-6786

OPENING in a few years: The long anticipated re-opening of the old time STEAK HOUSE and SKIERS CHALET on Aspen St. That is, provided city of Aspen voters approve the ONE A CORRIDOR ballet question on March 5, 2019. This will give us two more restaurants and another portal to Ajax skiing with a new improved ski lift moved all the way down to Dean Street.
OPENING JUNE 2019. Almresi Aspen is a new European-alpine style restaurant slated to open for the summer season. (Dancing Bear Mountainside building)
NEW. SCARLETT's opened in the Aspen Kitchen space (515 E. Hopkins). All menu items under $22. No reservations needed… kitchen open until 3am. Brunch Saturday’s and Sundays: $20 dollar bottomless Mimosas
MOVED. In December, Bootsy Bellows moved to the club below Scarlett’s (515 E. Hopkins)
NEW. The co-owners of the restaurant Bonito in St. Barth recently opened a new restaurant called BETULA in downtown Aspen this winter. The restaurant blends French and Pan American cuisine. https://www.betulaaspen.com/ (525 E. Cooper Ave.)
NEW. The Winter Market, located inside Grey Lady Aspen’s heated outdoor tent, is open every Saturday throughout the winter season with rotating vendors.
NEW. Eleven Madison Park recently opened a pop up restaurant, EMP Park Winter House. The restaurant space, located within the St. Regis Aspen, includes indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor space features a yurt village with eight private-dining heated yurts as well as an outdoor seating area for après-ski. (315 E. Dean St.)
NEW. Hao House: Far East Street Food is located in the Bodega space on the Mill Street pedestrian this winter as a pop-up restaurant. The new concept from chefs David Wang and Kiyong Kim includes a menu with a rotating set of shareable items inspired by Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. The restaurant is open during après hours and dinner. (307 S. Mill St.)
NEW .The Cottage is the newest addition to Rustique Bistro and The Cooking School of Aspen. The new 700-square-foot event space is available to rent for private parties, dinners, cooking or product demos, pop-up stores, art shows, and more. (305 E. Hopkins Ave.)
SUMMER 2018: A new supper-club called 7908 opened in downtown Aspen this July. Guests can enjoy fine dining along with live music and entertainment nightly. (415 E. Hyman Ave.)
SUMMER 2018: Austin-based eatery Clark’s Oyster Bar expanded with a new location in Aspen in June 2018. Clark’s serves up seafood dishes, burgers, and more. (517 E. Hyman Ave.)

ASPEN NEWS

ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN : 2019 is the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus and Bauhaus100: Aspen will commemorate the influence of the Bauhaus on Aspen and reveal the many ways that it has impacted the City of Aspen, and continues to influence and inspire artists, designers, architects, landscape architects, musicians, and thinkers in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley.

Herbert Beyer’s 3 bedroom West End duplex, built in the 1950’s is available for $5,500 with a longterm monthly lease. It's small but authentically important. Next door is a mind boggling Bauhaus full remodel listed for $29mm that is truly fabulous.

ASPEN REAL ESTATE

Real estate remains strong in the central core, West End and Red Mountain. EG: a vacant lot at the base of Red Mt on American Way closed 2/8/19 for $21,000,000 for the land only. That said, there are still great values outside of these ‘hot’ areas. Call me for more information: 970-948-6786

AUCTION: the Fifields fabulous West Buttermilk estate is being offered at auction without reserve. Previously $18.4M . Bidding Opens February 26, 2019: 7 PM EST. Call me for more information: 970-948-6786

ART

Click Here to see Anderson Ranch Events

AAM ARTIST PARTY

Hosted by Nancy and Richard Rogers, The Aspen Art Museum Artist Party is possibly the most exclusive party of the Aspen Winter Season! Brand new for 2019, the AAM will celebrate some of the world's most celebrated, visionary artists, all while treating guests to an evening of glamorous cocktails, a gourmet dinner, once-in-a-lifetime and one-of-a-kind live auction packages, and vibrant entertainment over President's Day Weekend.
Call the museum for more: 970.925.8050

MUSIC

April 5-7, 2019:

In collaboration with renowned live music venue, Belly Up Aspen. The Après is a brand new three-day music and mountain festival that will be held on the snow at the base of Buttermilk at the same venue as X Games Aspen. Aspen Snowmass will offer three-day music passes along with all-inclusive packages for lift tickets, lodging and/or airfare through Stay Aspen Snowmass. Click the link below for tickets and more information.

Featuring - Sting, John Mayer, Weezer, Luke Combs, Portugal. The Man & ZZ Ward

3-Day Experience Pass, On-Sale Now

EVENTS

Aspen hosted the first ever POWDER 8 championship last weekend (think ASPEN EXTREME… thx Brad Krevoy!)

There were 75 teams competing in teams of two for a $10,000 purse. My partner and I entered but didn’t win, although it was lotsa FUN. My partner was alpine racer and 5x Olympian Casey Puckett. He must have slacked ???? So much for having a ringer…

AUDI POWER OF FOUR -MARCH 2, 2019

The grueling course covers 24 miles and more than 10,000 vertical feet. Teams start in Snowmass Village, traverse to West Buttermilk, then on to Aspen Highlands where they ski over to Aspen Mountain and end in gondola plaza. For more information on the event, click here

CLOUD 9 BISTRO: Call me if you need Cloud 9 resies….it’s most always sold out, but I “may” be able to get you a reservation.

***Note the always fabulous closing day celebration at Highlands this year is Sunday April 14, 2019.

Also, I can put you in touch with Casey Puckett if you’d like to be challenged at another level in skiing. He also offers summer ski camps via PUCKETT RACING. Casey travels a lot (!) but has some availability to guide clients so if you’re interested let me know.

Finally, if anyone is looking for Aspen area real estate or wants information, I am here with boots on the ground for 30 years…eager to help!!

Very Best,
Susan

514 East Hyman
Aspen CO 81611
970.948.6786 | Fax: 970.925.7027 | susan@masonmorse.com

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