{"id":1638,"date":"2025-01-21T17:30:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T18:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hubpsotemail.net\/?p=1638"},"modified":"2025-05-30T11:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T11:34:18","slug":"what-to-eat-and-drink-at-w-aspen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hubpsotemail.net\/index.php\/2025\/01\/21\/what-to-eat-and-drink-at-w-aspen\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat and Drink at W Aspen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When you\u2019re not hitting the Aspen slopes, you\u2019re eating and drinking \u2014 and chances are you\u2019ll find yourself at W Aspen<\/a>, perfectly positioned at the base of the destination town\u2019s namesake mountain. Like all global W Hotels, this property is inspired by its location, with vibrant culinary experiences and signature happenings. For drinks, they have an agave bar concept, called Hidalgo<\/a> (led by Dushan Zari\u0107), and for dinner, HaSalon<\/a> offers an innovative approach to Mediterranean cuisine (led by Chef Eyal Shani). Fresh off our own trip to the snowy getaway, PAPER<\/em> caught up with the aforementioned experts at W Aspen for their recommendations on what to indulge in after a long day of skiing and snowboarding. <\/p>\n

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What to Drink at Hidalgo<\/em> Agave Cocktail Lounge<\/h2>\n

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This is my take on a margarita, using a double base spirit. I do this because I strongly believe it’s crucial to have a solid foundation in any cocktail. \u2013 Dushan Zari\u0107<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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One of the unique and interesting things about Hidalgo is that we’re the only tequila bar in the US that I know of serving three different types of sangaritas. \u2013 Dushan Zari\u0107<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Mayahuel Milk Punch is a wonderful drink \u2014 one I believe will sell well and become a signature expression. It\u2019s made as a milk punch, a pre-made cocktail that we strain and clarify for a smooth, refined finish. \u2013 Dushan Zari\u0107<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/strong>However, the Cosmic Drops will likely be a standout and a favorite among guests. \u2013 Dushan Zari\u0107<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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What to Eat at HaSalon<\/em> Mediterranean Restaurant<\/h2>\n

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The origin of this carpaccio is beets that Miri, my wife, accidentally burned in a pot. She added water, added beets, left the house, and in the end the whole house was covered in smoke after 12 hours. The pot was new, from Le Creuset. The next morning, the whole house was filled with the smell of soot. I opened the pot and saw the beets. I took a knife and saw something unbelievable \u2013 they had the color and touch of prosciutto. I cut a thin slice and another, and it was the most delicious thing I had ever eaten. \u2013 Chef Eyal Shani<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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There is not a single word on the menu that is not true, but our truth is an experiential truth, as we experience and create the dish. We take Atlantic sea salt crystals and olive oil, cut the avocado into chunks and start mixing them. The process in our hands creates a polishing effect for the raw material. You can feel each piece so much. It is distinct and resembles a diamond. \u2013 Chef Eyal Shani<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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There’s nothing like seeing dresses through tomato ovaries. \u2013 Chef Eyal Shani<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Malabi is about magic \u2014 suddenly water can coagulate. To do it perfectly, as we do it, the person has to be focused and precisely directed towards themselves. It shows the person doing it the path and the subtlety that are needed for the dish to succeed. \u2013 Chef Eyal Shani<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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(Pictured above) Butterflied Grilled Branzino (Photo courtesy of Nikki Hausherr)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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