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caption tk PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL DYER. OPPOSITE PAGE: STEVE MUNDINGER MI CHOLA Mexican cuisine returned to Main Street last year with this La Cantina redux from former employees Darren Chapple and Adam Malmgren. 411 E. Main St., 970- 710-7076; aspenchola.com THE MONARCH Inspired by old society clubs, this fine-dining steakhouse is known for its perfectly executed cuts of meat served against a backdrop of tartan drapery and wood-paneled walls. Standouts include the bison filet and Colorado rack of lamb. 411 S. Monarch St., 970-925-2838; monarchaspen.com PHAT THAI This Southeast Asian eatery doesn't try too hard to be authentic, instead interpreting certain ingredients in creative ways. But it's faithful to its origins: Curry pastes are made in-house, and it buys more Singha beer than any other restaurant in Colorado. 343 Main St., Carbondale, 970-963-7001; phatthai.com PIÑONS Long-lived (nearly 30 years!), upscale, and so, so bespoke—Piñons is an Aspen fine-dining institution with a Latin bent. 105 S. Mill St., 970-920- 2021; pinons.net PROSPECT Chef Rob Zack balances mountain classics and contemporary twists at this modern American bistro at the Hotel Jerome. The best Sunday brunch in town! 330 E. Main St., 855-331-7213; hoteljerome.com/ dining RICARD Find Parisian streetside ambience within view of the gondola at this classic brasserie helmed by executive chef Will Nolan. 110 Carriage Way, Snowmass, 855-303-4465; ricardsnowmass.com RUSTIQUE BISTRO This bistro's simple, authentic French country cuisine (think poulet rôti and pot-au-feu) is celebrated from coast to ‒ Secret Source ‒ MAY SELBY WHO: Senior Public Relations & Social Media Manager at The Little Nell (675 E. Durant Ave., 855-920-4600; thelittlenell.com). HOME 'HOOD: "Downtown Aspen—recently dubbed the 'Arts District' by a friend. We're steps away from the new Boesky West gallery (100 S. Spring St., 212-680-9889; marianneboeskygallery.com) and the Aspen Art Museum (637 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org)." HIGH DESIGN: "The mining-era buildings continue to capture my attention. The Wheeler Opera House (320 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-5770; wheeleroperahouse.com), the Hotel Jerome (330 E. Main St., 855-331-7213; hoteljerome.com)—they stand the test of time." GO-OUT GO-TO: "I can count on great service and great food at L'Hostaria (620 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-9022; hostaria.com)." FASHION FINDS: "I always hit up Aether (414 E. Cooper Ave., 970-429-4773; aetherapparel.com) for their durable and stylish threads. Every item I've gotten has become a wardrobe staple." the specialty cocktails and lobster roll to the mountain-maritime décor— creates an experience that has enchanted locals and visitors alike. 305 S. Mill St., 970-925-1797; greyladyaspen.com HOOCH The top-shelf liquors, wine, craft beers, cheese boards, and Asian- inspired small plates have already made this new speakeasy-style lounge a hit . 301 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-710- 7275; hoochaspen.com NEW HOPS CULTURE With its 200 types of domestic and imported craft beers and well-done comfort foods, Hops Culture is a go-to spot for catching a game or gathering for drinks at the outdoor seating along Hyman Mall. 414 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-4677; hopsculture.com J-BAR Belly up to the bar at one of town's oldest watering holes, at the Hotel Jerome, and delight in some of town's best cocktails—in a meticulously appointed setting. 330 E. Main St., 970-429-7674; hoteljerome .aubergeresorts.com JIMMY'S This "American restaurant and bar" serves up great steaks, even better tequila, and one of the liveliest night- time bar scenes in town. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 2, 970-925-6020; jimmysaspen.com JIMMY'S BODEGA Same Jimmy we love, with a different location and lighter concept: seafood, raw bar, and wine. 307 S. Mill St., 970-710-2182; jimmysbodega.com JUSTICE SNOW'S JSnow might be known for its intricate cocktails, but this hip, center-of-town eatery gives just as much love to its fresh, Colorado cuisine. 328 E. Hyman Ave., 970-429-8192; justicesnows.com KENICHI OF ASPEN This long-time sushi hideout is also home to one of the country's longest sake lists. 533 E. Hopkins Ave., Ste. 2, 970-920-2212; kenichiaspen.com MARBLE DISTILLING CO. The Yule marble bar in this tasting room is a nod to the distillery's focus on the local and extends to the spirits themselves—the Marble Vodka is filtered through crushed marble instead of carbon. 150 Main St., Carbondale, 970-963-7008; marbledistilling.com NEW MARKET STREET KITCHEN Chef Mawa McQueen draws from her French-Ivorian heritage and love of organic fare for her largely gluten-free menu of smoothie bowls, tartines, salads, and crêpes, the latter of which she learned to make while growing up in Paris. 499 Market St., Basalt, 970-510-5820; mkstreet kitchen.com MATSUHISA Expect exceptional and innovative Japanese cuisine, both upstairs in the lounge or downstairs in the more formal main dining room. 303 E. Main St., 970-544-6628; matsuhisaaspen.com MEZZALUNA Mezzaluna imbues its classic Italian menu—panzanella salad, wood-fired pizzas, myriad pastas—with a few surprise, eclectic dishes, such as trout almondine and barbecue chicken. 624 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5882; mezzalunaaspen.com The SOURCE: SCENE 130 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM