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Should one decide to venture from the property for dinner or drinks, nowhere comes more highly-recommended than an institute of casual fine dining amongst Aspenites: Element 47. Being hailed as "Aspen's finest spot to wine, dine and unwind," the name pays homage to the fine metal (silver) that initially put Aspen on the map. Led by Executive Chef Matt Zubrod, the cordial crew is the unmistakeable reason the establishment has fancied the only Forbes Five-Star ranking in Aspen and a rare five-diamond rating for so long. While focusing on "seasonal fare" cuisine, Chef Zubrod sources his whole menu locally, claiming his main objective as: "continuously establishing The Little Nell (the restaurant's proprietor) as the culinary capital of Colorado." Boasting one of the only Legacy Wine Programs in the United States, with over 20,000 bottles in the cellar, guests have options ranging from a $42 2013 Heidi Schrock Rosé Biscaya from Austria to a $52,000 (very rare six-liter) bottle of 1994 DRC Echezeaux produced in France. The true draw to a place such as Dancing Bear comes from its inviting atmosphere and ambiance, which is what ultimately entices potential residents to call Aspen their second home. People don't consider Dancing Bear because it's what they can afford, they consider it because it's what they need. From the hassle- free experience to the absolute world-class service, the whole stay evokes an air of familiarity and togetherness rivaled only by close-knit neighborhoods. E L E M E N T 4 7 V U E N J . C O M 119 VUE ON TRAVEL

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