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Wild FigvsElement 47
Both Wild Fig and Element 47 are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Element 47 is preferred by most writers compared to Wild Fig. Element 47 scores 88 with positive reviews from 6 publications like Gayot, BlackBook and Zagat.
Wild Fig
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Afar Magazine
Zagat
315 E Hyman Ave, Ste 301, Aspen, CO 81611-2442
From $30/night
Concierge "Mixed-Med dishes like clams and chorizo and "fish in the bag" (fish en papillote in a brown paper bag), paired with sampler plates of hummus and baba ghanoush or a self-explanatory "Butcher's Board."
Fodor's "For Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tastes, head to The Wild Fig, a friendly brasserie with an unbeatable location right off the pedestrian mall." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Wild Fig’s cuisine is a melding of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, showcasing dishes from France, Spain, Italy, and Greece." Full review
BlackBook "The best Mediterranean in town."
Afar Magazine "This charming, European brasserie is a hidden gem." Full review
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I always venture for the Fish in a Bag but there are many other savory items to choose from that are a culinary delight.
Zagat4.1
"Featuring a “simple” but “tasteful” menu whose high prices are leavened by a “reasonable” wine list...cozy “European” brasserie setting, the outdoor patio is a “lovely” alternative." Full review
Element 47 Fodor's BlackBook
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide Afar Magazine Zagat
Eater
675 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611
From $50/night
Fodor's "The seasonal menu at this swanky restaurant highlights locally sourced produce, meat, and game raised on Colorado ranches." Full review
BlackBook "Little Nell hotel's three-meal (plus brunch and drink) restaurant keeps up with Aspen's steady upscale climb."
Gayot14.0
"Elegant dining at the base of Aspen Mountain in The Little Nell resort." Full review
i
Choose a table in either the outdoor garden or dining room for a refined experience.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The fine-dining restaurant’s wine collection is outstanding: 20,000 bottles are on hand for discerning diners." Full review
Afar Magazine "At Element 47, chef Robert McCormick artfully prepares an assortment of 20 to 30 locally sourced, seasonal vegetables on the plate." Full review
Zagat "Aspen's jet set expects no less than “superb” New American cuisine and an “awesome wine list” overseen by a master sommelier at famed resort The Little Nell's signature dining room." Full review
Eater "Executive chef Oscar Carrasco put an emphasis on wagyu beef, house-made pastas, and seasonal produce, all complemented by the property’s globally recognized wine program. "
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