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The other big conversation going through town these days is restaurants: value and pricing. Oh, and of course, how good the food is. So, the huge news is that a few ambitious locals somehow convinced the City “Leaders” to allow them to apply for a permit for the “price restricted” empty space in the basement next to Paradise Cookies. In the “good old days” that was the Cooper Street Pier and way before that Lucci’s Italian. Now known as BUCK, not only are local “ski bums” happily gathering, but even some of my “fancy” friends who just love the vibe and people watching ….
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I have always loved Zane’s Tavern, and the Aspen space next to Little Ollie’s is really tiny, so GO EARLY! IN THE SUMMER IT IS ALWAYS FUN TO SIT ON THE PATIO. Eddie Zane was smart enough to open much larger versions of the sports bar in Snowmass Village and built his own building in Willits. TWO GREAT AND MUCH NEEDED LOCATIONS.
Regarding the more upscale restaurants, I had a fabulous meal and a great bottle of wine at PARC-the one-year-old restaurant that took the L'hostaria space across from the Art Museum. The new interior is charming French country with extremely comfortable chairs, and you can actually talk to your dinner partners without yelling! Obviously, Cache Cache is still excellent with the original owner, and Casa d’Angelo in the former Pinions has an interesting Italian menu -- and you will recognize the original sommelier!!
As for some deals in fancier places check out:
PARC -LOCALS MENU IN BAR ALL EVENING
JING-LOCAL BAR MENU M-F 4:30-6pm
CLARKS OYSTER BAR-LOCALS SPECIAL 3:30-5PM
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