Triple D host and Mayor of Flavor Town, Mr. Guy Fieri, was in Aspen, Colorado to sample Highlands Alehouse’s giant plate of meaty, cheesy nachos topped with housemade carnitas and fresh guacamole ($17 + $5 carnitas).
Don’t think anyone is confusing this upscale slopeside eatery with a diner, drive-in or dive but nachos look great and Guy made fast friends with Monterrey, Mexico’s Chef Miguel Izquierdo who goes the extra mile with a layered cheese melt technique to avoid barren chips at the bottom of the plate (we really appreciate this).
About Highlands Alehouse:
Located ski-in, ski-out at the base of Aspen Highlands, the “locals’ mountain”, the Highlands Alehouse is the premier spot for lunch, après ski and dinner. Our menu offers classic dishes with a twist made with wholesome and fresh ingredients sourced locally. We pride ourselves in making our food from scratch, in-house with love.
Our bar features 16 beers on tap, 60 bottles and cans, 75 whiskies, excellent wine and more. Whether it’s a killer powder day for a late lunch or a sunny day for lounging on our sun-drenched slope side deck, the Alehouse is the place to be for skier and people watching, exceptional drinks and savory eats.Â
Since its foundation in 1958, Highlands has always been a local emblem for its laid back vibes, grandiose runs and its 12,392 ft. majestic Highlands Bowl. Prior to 2000, the base of Highlands was just an A-frame and parking lot which is still legendary for the wild parties thrown there. The Alehouse has brought back the old-school, fun times that Highlands is known for. It comes to life for lunch and keeps beating straight through après into dinner. Without a doubt, you will be surrounded by a eclectic crowd comprised of Aspen’s finest locals and coolest visitors from all over the world rejoicing what Highlands is all about!
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