THE SCENE / DINING
Enjoy a cozy confection perfect for when the snow flies
Apple Cider Hot Toddy Wow. Warm Colorado whiskey, honey, lemon and local heirloom apple cider, also available zero proof.
Bruno
Brett Bingham
Cinnabliss Latte Traditional espresso-andfrothy-milk combo, served with white chocolate & cinnamon syrup. Truly blissful.
Matcha Chai Latte A gentle jolt courtesy of shots of Lone Cone espresso, milk, chai tea and a scoop of matcha.
Silver Pick at the Peaks
White Mocha Two shots of espresso, a pump of white chocolate and steamed whole milk. Delicious.
Telluride Coffee Company
Perfect Alibi
Family-friendly fare
A pair of kiddo-friendly restaurants, owned by the same local family, cater wonderfully to those looking for tasty food reasonably priced. On West Colorado Avenue in Telluride is Steamies Burger Bar, which features regional and organic ingredients and clean cooking methods. The menu offers delish burgers — the award-winning Yeti is a favorite — inventive salads, fish and chips, hoagies, ramen bowls and more. This fun hangout is also a popular spot for late-night bites, creative cocktails, milkshakes and cones. Meanwhile, Shake N Dog is perfectly placed in a sunny spot on Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village and boasts a menu that likewise balances quality and value. Look for signature hot dogs and sausages, specially procured from Double RR Ranch at Snake River Farms in Idaho and taken to new heights with a fresh culinary spin, along with shakes, handtossed salads, wraps, hearty soups and snacks. Happy kids and happy parents? Count us in.
This winter, you can find us at The Alibi at 121 South Fir Street. The bar, which opened last summer, has quickly become the place to be; a stylish-but-relaxed lounge and the perfect stop for a beautifully made cocktail before or after that evening dinner reservation. And when we say “beautifully”, we’re not joking. The folks behind Alibi — Ryan Yaseen, Andres Vargas Johnson and Patrick Pauly, who is a collector of vintage whiskeys — have expertly assembled an extensive and carefully curated collection of high-end tequilas, whiskeys and bourbons. The trio also offer an incredible option for clientele: personalized, miniature, barrel-aged cocktails. Says Yaseen, “For folks who are in Telluride regularly, we sit with them to understand their palate and make suggestions based on that.” A cocktail is mixed, barreled and stowed for aging until the next time the patron — and their very lucky guests — are in town, when it is taken out and the bespoke drinks served up. Add to this that the bar has established itself as a weekend hub for live music and, well, it’s the perfect Alibi. Go now. 44
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Melissa Plantz
Coffee Cowboy
Brett Bingham
WINTER WARMERS
