Where to Dine, Shop and Party in Aspen This Summer

Sunburned at the beach? Cool off in the mountains with a trip to Aspen, where summer brings much more than hiking and biking. Here, our cheat sheet for the top places and parties. Patios to Park Yourself After Hurricane Irma barreled across St. Barts in 2017, the restaurateurs behind the island’s Bonito, Laurent Cantineaux and Juan Carlos Pérez Febres, fled to Aspen. There they discovered that many of their patrons also own vacation homes in the mountainous resort town. “It’s St. Barts in the mountains,” said Bema Alvarez, maître d’ of the duo’s Betula, whose terrace is the place to be, like its sister property. “We’re known for our sunsets at Bonito, and here we have views of Ajax and Red mountains.” A few favorite dishes came with them to Aspen, while a section of the menu is devoted to Chef Cantineaux’s shiny new toy, a French rotisserie for Peking duck to Colorado rack of lamb. Buttery, lemony half and whole chickens with potatoes roasted in pan drippings seem to deliver the most Proustian satisfaction, though. “We only make a limited amount, so they sell out,” said Alvarez, who can seat up to 200 diners when the weather cooperates. The slice of St. Barts extends to

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