Après Ski, a tradition of socializing, entertainment and often libations following a day’s skiing is a pastime embraced around the world, and one truly celebrated in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Just as plentiful as the skiing options in the Rockies, so are the options for après ski specialties from around the globe.
GERMANY
Prost, Frisco – A quaint beer hall serving up the best beers and sausages this side of Bavaria.
SIP: Houblon Chouffe – A hopped triple bock on draft with high floral notes
TASTE: Prost Signature – Oktoberfest Beer and Pork Brat sausage
TOAST: Prost
GO: 313 Main Street, Frisco. Happy Hour 4-6 daily. www.prostfinebeers.com
UNITED STATES
Briar Rose Saloon, Breckenridge – A historic back-bar tucked behind an award-winning Chophouse
SIP: The ‘house’ Quartino
TASTE: Beef Short Rib Eggrolls
TOAST: Cheers
GO: 109 Lincoln Ave., Breckenridge. Happy Hour 4-6 daily.www.briarrosechophouse.com
SPAIN (international)
Metropolitan, Beaver Creek – A Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant where refined meets relaxed
SIP: 2006 Chateau Lassegue Bordeaux , St. Emilion France
TASTE: Bacon Wrapped Dates – Mango chutney, Applewood bacon and compressed melon
TOAST: ¡Salud!
GO: 210 Offerson Road, Beaver Creek. Happy Hour 3-5 daily. www.themetbc.com
FRANCE
La Tour, Vail
SIP: Porchard – Grey Goose vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, blueberry, hint of thyme
TASTE: Hibachi BBQ Oysters
TOAST: à votre santé
GO: 122 E Meadow Dr, Vail. Après Ski 4-6 daily. www.latour-vail.com
MEXICO
Dos Locos, Keystone – A fun and friendly cantina, serving up authentic Mexican cuisine
SIP: El Tesoro Margarita, a house specialty
TASTE: Buffalo Tacos – Grilled flour tortillas, buffalo fajita meat in a light Mexican marinade
TOAST: ¡Salud!
GO: 22869 US-6, Keystone. Happy Hour 3-6 daily. www.doslocoskeystone.com
JAPAN
Matsuhisa Vail – Premium sushi and sashimi, presented by the master of Japanese cuisine
SIP: Nobu YK 35 Dai-Ginjo Sake
TASTE: Broiled Black Cod with Miso
TOAST: Kanpai / 乾杯
GO: 141 East Meadow Drive, Vail. www.matsuhisavail.com
ITALY
Bagalis, Frisco/Copper – Classic Italian with an international influence- serving up rustic, yet sophisticated cuisine
SIP: Bellavista Cuvee Brut, Italy, NV
TASTE: Basil Pesto Pizza – Mozzarella, ricotta, baby heirloom tomatoes, long-stem artichokes
TOAST: ¡Salud!
GO: 320 E Main St, Frisco. Happy Hour 3-6 daily. http://www.bagalisfrisco.com/
