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The Little Nell's Executive Chef Reveals Aspen's Best Dining

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Since it opened in December 2012, Element 47 at the Little Nell in Aspen has become one of the top places to dine in Aspen. With Executive Chef Robert McCormick at its helm, the restaurant turns out dishes that keep both locals and visitors coming back, like the hudson valley foie gras and Colorado lamb loin. When Aspen's iconic Food & Wine Classic comes to town, Chef Robert wines and dines the biggest culinary hotshots (Daniel Boulud anyone?) in the world. But where does Element 47's award-winning chef love to chow down when he's not in the kitchen? Curbed Ski asked Chef Robert McCormick to dish on his favorite Aspen restaurants.


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Matsuhisa

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Nobu Matsuhisa's Aspen outpost is a Chef Robert favorite because the service and quality of food is spot-on. Opt for a quick, casual bite upstairs or a splurge dinner downstairs but don't forget to order the legendary broiled black cod with miso. Photo from Matsuhisa Aspen

Victoria's Espresso and Wine Bar

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Civilized food-lovers start their day with a good pastry and espresso and Chef Robert is no exception. Head to Victoria's Espresso and Wine Bar for great croissants and a caffeine fix. Photo from Victoria's Espresso & Wine Bar

The Limelight Lounge

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Hit up the Limelight Lounge for pizza and beer. This under-the-radar spot features large communal tables and twice-a-month beer pairing dinners. Photo from the Limelight Hotel

Jimmy's An American Restaurant

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An Aspen staple, Chef Robert loves Jimmy's when he's craving a late-night bite and a smooth cocktail. Grab a seat at the bar. Photo from Jimmy's, An American Restaurant and Bar

Heather's Savory Pies & Tapas Bar

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This new Basalt restaurant has become a staple for Chef Robert. He and his family head here once a week for simple comfort food and a killer chicken pot pie. Photo from Heather's Savory Pies and Tapas

The Pullman

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This Roaring Fork Valley favorite is worth the hour drive from Aspen. Chef Robert loves the Pullman's ingredients and says it's a top choice for value; nothing on the menu is more than $20. Photo from PR Web

Matsuhisa

Nobu Matsuhisa's Aspen outpost is a Chef Robert favorite because the service and quality of food is spot-on. Opt for a quick, casual bite upstairs or a splurge dinner downstairs but don't forget to order the legendary broiled black cod with miso. Photo from Matsuhisa Aspen

Victoria's Espresso and Wine Bar

Civilized food-lovers start their day with a good pastry and espresso and Chef Robert is no exception. Head to Victoria's Espresso and Wine Bar for great croissants and a caffeine fix. Photo from Victoria's Espresso & Wine Bar

The Limelight Lounge

Hit up the Limelight Lounge for pizza and beer. This under-the-radar spot features large communal tables and twice-a-month beer pairing dinners. Photo from the Limelight Hotel

Jimmy's An American Restaurant

An Aspen staple, Chef Robert loves Jimmy's when he's craving a late-night bite and a smooth cocktail. Grab a seat at the bar. Photo from Jimmy's, An American Restaurant and Bar

Heather's Savory Pies & Tapas Bar

This new Basalt restaurant has become a staple for Chef Robert. He and his family head here once a week for simple comfort food and a killer chicken pot pie. Photo from Heather's Savory Pies and Tapas

The Pullman

This Roaring Fork Valley favorite is worth the hour drive from Aspen. Chef Robert loves the Pullman's ingredients and says it's a top choice for value; nothing on the menu is more than $20. Photo from PR Web