Your Private Chef: Kip Feight

Chef Kip Feight is a long-time resident of Aspen and owner of Conundrum Catering specializing in sushi, French cuisine, vegan and organic, and Argentinean barbecue. Kip takes the private chef experience to a level that incorporates a variety of personalized needs, including sushi cooking classes for a hands-on experience and a menu that caters to low-sodium diets. With Kip in the kitchen, anything is possible.

Kip's Traditional Thanksgiving Menu:

• Baby spinach salad with roasted marinated shiitake mushrooms, artichoke hearts with a raspberry dressing
• Fresh sage and vegetables stuffing
• Mashed potatoes with fresh roasted garlic
• Cranberry chutney with fresh mint
• Steamed jump asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
• Green bean casserole
• Organic roasted turkey (herb roasted, honey and fresh sage, or fresh rosemary and mustard crust)
• Home-baked pumpkin pie with Grand Marnier (topped with whipped cream)
• Chocolate bread pudding with a Bourbon caramel sauce

Our tip: Let Kristin, your Destination Concierge, know if you'd like to have a holiday dinner scheduled at your residence and if it should be accompanied by a private sommelier for that added touch.

Inspirato Presents: The Meal You'll Remember

"Montagna at The Little Nell Hotel in Aspen is not only romantic but was recognized as part of the coveted Five Star and Five Diamond list of fine dining restaurants. The plush surroundings and killer wine cellar make any night a special occasion. After your spectacular dinner, snuggle up in the lounge with an after dinner drink and their doughnuts with dipping sauces." -Kristin Craig, Destination Concierge

Montagna's Executive Chef Robert McCormick concentrates his menu on European-influenced cuisine with a touch of local Colorado ingredients. Because the restaurant is located at The Little Nell Hotel & Residences, the Montagna has access to its 20,000-bottle wine cellar. The restaurant's Master Sommelier Jonathan Pullis can pair your meal with a Napa Chardonnay or a fine Bordeaux red… or virtually any wine your palate desires.

Your Concierge's Choices

Best place for a romantic dinner

Similar to its sister restaurant in Vail, Matsuhisa is known for its unique style of fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian and Argentine ingredients. Some of Matsuhisa Aspen's specialties (and our recommendations), include: Broiled Black Cod with Miso, King Crab Tempura "Amazu" Sweet Ponzu, Shrimp with Wasabi Pepper or Spicy Garlic Sauce, and Squid Pasts with Light Garlic Sauce. Of course, don't forget that Matsuhisa's true specialty is its sushi and sashimi.

Best locals restaurant

"Cache Cache is known for its daily fish specials. You can never go wrong with that! It is a charming bistro that isn't too noisy and has fine-dining French food at reasonable prices, which locals love." -Kristin Craig, Destination Concierge

Cache Cache Member Favorites: Colorado Rack of Lamb, "Tender Belly" Pork Loin Chop, Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, and an Apple Crisp