SPECIAL EVENTS 515 HOPKINS AVENUE SUITE 200 ASPEN, CO 81611 970.300.4525 KITCHENASPEN.COM
ASPEN KITCHEN Nestled in the heart of downtown Aspen, steps away from the ski-lifts and surrounded by world class boutiques, Aspen Kitchen pays tribute to the heritage and traditions of the West with a warm inviting atmosphere and an adventurous spirit befitting its legendary location. The restaurant features an elegant, second level dining room surrounded by three walls of windows that allow 180 views of town and the mountains, and warm, rustic wooden design elements accented by brightly colored tapestries. Guests are greeted by a glass-enclosed dry aging room before entering the vibrant space anchored by a bustling open action kitchen and a luxurious bar that showcases an extensive wallmounted wine collection. Our Culinary Director Matt O Neill and Executive Chef Emil David have developed a menu that celebrates contemporary American cuisine using classic technique and premium local ingredients in a variety of exciting dishes ranging from snacks and small plates like deviled duck eggs and elk tartare to hearty entrees including Colorado striped bass, roasted suckling pig, and prime beef from the patented dryaging program, before concluding with a decadent selection of seasonal desserts. Guests can also enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail, glass of wine or beer, and a selection of light bites après ski and on the warmer days, relax outside in the restaurant s outdoor garden - an expansive patio perched above town with unbeatable views, a dedicated outdoor bar, counter tables overlooking the mountain, and communal fire pits with lounge seating.
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE EVENT SPACES FULL BUYOUT Private Includes Indoor and Outdoor Space 100 Seated 250 Reception MAIN DINING ROOM BUYOUT Private 95 Seated 175 Reception CHEF S TABLE Non-Private 20 Seated LIVING ROOM Non-Private 30 Seated 50 Reception PATIO Available Private & Non-Private 30 Seated 100 Reception LARGE PARTY RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE MAIN DINING ROOM
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FLOOR PLAN ENTRANCE SAMPLE SEATING BAR AGING ROOM CHEF'S TABLE OUTDOOR BAR KITCHEN LIVING ROOM RESTROOMS LOUNGE AREA INDOOR SPACE OUTDOOR SPACE TABLES SEATING BAR
CULINARY DIRECTOR MATTHEW O NEILL As the culinary director of Craveable Hospitality Group, O Neill brings to his position a decade of experience working in some of the nation s best restaurants. In 2013, Matthew joined Craveable Hospitality Group as executive chef for Aspen Kitchen. His passion for cooking translated to the restaurant by preparing of-the-moment, authentic and regionally focused cuisine. In his current role, Matthew oversees the Group s eleven restaurant concepts and lounge menus. He continues to carry his core value, which celebrates of-the-moment cuisine by focusing on the integrity of the ingredients at their peak and serves his dishes alongside the finest wines and spirits. In 2015, Craveable Hospitality Group partnered with Silverspot Cinemas to develop a remarkable culinary program for their theater locations. Matthew leads the vision for the menus at Silverspot Cinemas by creating innovative dishes with a twist on the classic preparation. Guests can enjoy this fare both in the restaurant and in-theater dining. Prior to joining Craveable Hospitality Group, he served as executive chef at the Ajax Tavern located in Aspen s acclaimed Little Nell hotel. While in New York he worked as sous chef at Bar Boulud and August Restaurant, was chef de partie at Restaurant Daniel and banquet chef for Daniel Boulud s Dinex Group. Previous to that he worked with Tony Maws in Boston s celebrated Craigie on Main. He has a degree in culinary arts from the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont.
EXECUTIVE CHEF EMIL DAVID As the executive chef of Kitchen Aspen, Emil David brings to his position a decade of experience at both national and international restaurants. Chef David was formerly the executive sous chef at Aspen Kitchen, working closely with Craveable Hospitality Group s Culinary Director Matthew O Neill. Prior to his time at Aspen Kitchen, Chef David was the executive sous chef of Bar Americain and Florian Park Avenue, worked for Tony May at San Domenico, and the Giorgio Armani Ristorante, all in New York City. Before his stints in New York, Chef David worked at several restaurants in five-star hotels in Rome and Milan, Italy, including Grand Hotel St. Regis, Radisson Blu, and the Boscolo Exedra Roma. A native of the Philippines, Chef David brings his international influences and background to his unique style of cooking, using locally-sourced items to create unusual and innovative takes on the classics. Chef David has a certificate in restaurant management from the International Culinary Center in New York.
GENERAL MANAGER MARC ELLERT-BECK General Manager Marc Ellert-Beck brings a world of hospitality expertise to his role at Aspen Kitchen in Colorado. Prior to his move to Aspen, Marc was the General Manager at David Burke fabrick within New York City s Archer Hotel. Years spent collecting culinary and cultural influences inform Marc s inspirations in creating the lush, whimsical, and intimate restaurant setting. Marc believes in approaching everything from the guest s perspective, as he strives to make their experience personal, incomparable, and above all: craveable. It all begins with the team; by always treating them like guests, I empower my team to be a part of that process. Though born in Silver Spring, MD, Marc grew up across the globe, among cities in Austria, Indonesia, and the Dominican Republic. Thanks to his father a USAID diplomat and entertainer at heart Marc spent his youth widening his worldview. Diplomacy, to me, is similar to hospitality, Ellert-Beck says. It all revolves around the ways we represent ourselves, interact with other people, and tune into different cultures. Subsequently, he speaks English, Spanish, French, and Indonesian. In 2001, the young professional made a permanent move to New York City, where he spent more than a decade expanding his repertoire at various downtown hotels and restaurants such as Jimmy s Downtown, Eatery Restaurant, and Gansevoort Park Hotel. In his most recent prior role as general manager of Il Buco, Marc helped the iconic venue earn a place among Zagat s 50 Best Restaurants in NYC in 2015.