Destination: Vail
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Elway's
Owned by the legendary Denver Broncos quarterback, John Elway, this restaurant serves a menu you would expect from NFL player (think: steak, lamb and seafood), but with a delightfully high level of quality. The lush yet modern atmosphere and excellent service make this a must-visit restaurant.
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Larkspur
Big-city style, attentive service, a great wine list (including boutique California Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, etc.) and perfectly executed, straightforward dishes make this perhaps my favorite Vail restaurant. This fall we savored braised duck leg, local-corn soup, Columbia River wild salmon and a warm corn waffle with Palisade peaches—a perfect meal. For lunch, don’t miss the lobster sandwich with big chunks of lobster and applewood-smoked bacon.
Sweet Basil
Home base for upscale modern American cooking, Sweet Basil has just kept getting better for thirty years now. Recently remodeled in an airy, contemporary mode, with stone walls and sleek lighting, it’s also even sexier than before. The kitchen uses impeccably sourced ingredients, like Anson Mills polenta and Colorado lamb, to delicious effect. Even the wildflower honey is local.
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