Aspen Meadows Resort has officially launched its partnership with the Salamander Collection brand, marking the occasion with the opening of the redesigned restaurant, West End Social, and an updated arrival experience. Salamander has been managing the property since 2022 and collaboratively oversaw the latest renovation work alongside the resort’s owner, the Aspen Institute.
Opened in time for ski season, the redesigned West End Social offers 270-degree views of Aspen’s mountains and a refreshed menu designed by Chef de Cuisine Rachel Saxton. The large outdoor deck is a perfect place for après drinks and dining. Additionally, to appeal to all types of dining experiences, the same menu will be served in the dining room, at the bar and outdoors. Seasonal, live entertainment will also be a staple on the patio.
The resort’s reception area and bar have also been renovated. Aspen Meadows tapped restaurant design powerhouse Bentel & Bentel to revamp each space while honoring the legacy of Herbert Bayer, the artist, sculptor and architect who designed the campus in the Bauhaus style between 1953 and 1973.
Besides maximizing West End Social’s expansive views, the redesign creates a cozier space that still feels private. A new double-sided glass wine rack provides a view from the bar area to the dining room; new restaurant lighting fixtures, inspired by Bayer’s own paintings and sculptures, will be installed this spring. In the bar, the focal design element centers on a brick wall and fireplace. The stone in both the restaurant and bar is Colorado marble sourced from the Roaring Fork Valley. The drinks menu highlights locally inspired cocktails and spirits, and a wine list with selections from around the world.
Deal: As part of the launch, Aspen Meadows Resort is offering a “Stay More Save More” package, which offers savings of up to 25 percent on stays of four nights or more. Stays must be completed by April 30.
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