In early August, hospitality company Aspen One transitioned the eatery Citizen Rail at the Limelight Denver hotel to Ajax Downtown, a sister restaurant to the iconic Ajax Tavern in Aspen. Citizen Rail’s Executive Chef Jared Becker continues to lead the kitchen team, and Jennifer Lordan remains director of food and beverage. Honoring the art of cooking over open flame, Ajax Downtown’s coal-fired cooking techniques take center stage.
The restaurant sources produce and premium beef within Colorado and has a customized dry-aging room for meats. Groups can book the bar and a semiprivate area in the restaurant or private spaces in the hotel for meals and receptions.
Frasca Hospitality Group, based in Boulder, and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail are partnering to open Tavernetta Vail within the latter this winter. Like its namesake in Denver, Tavernetta Vail will offer a menu that explores the whole of Italy and includes an all-Italian wine list and an Italian-inspired spirits list and digestif program. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor spaces, including a private dining room. Tavernetta Vail is one of many enhancements for Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, joining a reimagined spa, renovated suites, and new ski concierge to assist with ski rentals, lessons, maps, and more.
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