Take Five: Gourmet Vail
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Whether or not you’re adept at conquering the majestic mountains of Vail, Colorado—one thing is certain: everyone has to refuel after such a strenuous workout (even if you just stay on the bunny slopes). Knowing this, Vail has no shortage of the good stuff. Gastronaut or not, you’ll appreciate Vail’s high standards in food and gourmet delights and your tummy will growl for this fine fare. Here’s where to find it:
1. The Remedy
The Remedy is a swanky new bar situated inside the Four Seasons at Vail. With a roaring fireplace and cushy lodge seating offset with modern accents and light fixtures, it is the perfect mélange of contemporary decor and modern lumberjack. In addition to an array of booze-addled potions and elixirs to whet your whistle, you’ll want to lap up their Buttery Brie with quince chutney, apple mint salsa, and prosciutto chips on top. Prepare for a molten lava of goodness to ooze out, lap it up and slather it on a fresh French baguette. This one will be hard to share, folks.
2. Elway’s
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Elway’s is a restaurant named after Colorado’s beloved football player, John Elway, who played for the Denver Broncos. This intimate steakhouse is set inside The Lodge at Vail, which boasts views of the quaint village in the evening and towering white mountains in the day. Whether you’re doing après-ski cocktail hour or joining a dinner party in the evening, the main attraction is undoubtedly the meat; USDA hand-cut prime steaks are grass fed and aged in-house for a minimum of 21 days. But the thing that will garner oohs and ahhs from your taste buds is the lamb fondue. Succulent lamb lollipops are cooked medium-rare; you are then encouraged to play with your food and dip the meaty-pops in a creamy green-chili sauce comprised of white cheddar, pepper jack and asiago. Cue umami euphoria for your mouth.
3. The Sebastian