The Grille at Bear Creek
theMOOD For a Rocky Mountain respite – minus the jet lag – head for The Grille at Bear Creek. Natural elements of stone and wood tie the inviting, earth-toned dining room to the surrounding countryside, with a wall of windows providing dramatic mountainside views. Three fireplaces supply flickering ambiance, and The Grille manager George Pitsilos notes, “It’s a great place to be romantic.” The recent addition of a spacious, rock-walled patio at the base of the mountain provides seasonal fresh-air dining at the year-round resort.
theDISH Menus tend to reflect a chef’s experiences, and Michael Greenstein’s career has taken him from Colorado resorts to Tokyo to Las Vegas and Washington D.C. – arming this executive chef with exceptional culinary ammunition. His menu of diverse American classics lets the exceptional quality of ingredients take center stage, encompassing classics like steaks, ribs, and crab cakes and incorporating top-notch touches like foie gras-sauced duck breast and white truffle-scented French fries. Selections also include outstanding sandwiches. “Sometimes you just want a hamburger,” says Greenstein. “But it should be a great burger.”
theGLASS The well-trained staff can assist in selecting an optimal vintage from the carefully chosen wine list, which always includes a feature wine not found on state store shelves, or a sharable “bomber” bottle of craft-brewed beer. Signature cocktails like the Bear Creek Sunset Martini will speed recovery from an intense day on the slopes (or at the office).
theINSIDE SCOOP Transform dinner into a sensational stay-cation by booking a fireplace-appointed hotel room – and take advantage of the spa, swimming pools, hot tubs and four-season sporting activities.
