Aspen is about to get a very fancy new restaurant – unlike anything in town.
It was announced at the opening dinner of the new Summit restaurant at the Broadmoor Sunday night that Adam D. Tihany, one of the world’s premiere restaurant visionaries, will design the new eatery that will reside in the soon-to-be-remodeled Hotel Jerome in Aspen.
“It will be like a chic loft,” Tihany told me. “Something very cool, so you will not feel that you are in a hotel. It will be sexy enough for everyone to feel comfortable.”
Tihany designed Summit – a $5 million restaurant. So expect something eye-popping in Aspen – with a price tag to match.
Christy Everest, owner of the Broadmoor and the Jerome, flew into Colorado Springs Sunday to sign off on the Jerome deal with Tihany.
“Today” show travel guy Peter Greenberg was at the Broadmoor to check out the new eatery, as was TV personality Sissy Biggers.
Sightems:
The Palm was jumping all weekend with lotsa people in town for the game or just in town.
On Friday night, Judy Collins threw a party there for her mom’s 90th birthday. There was a big party for Steeler Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris. Larry Zimmer was in. And don’t forget the CBS football crew: Greg Gumbel, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason and Shannon Sharpe.
On Sunday, it was New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson with Colorado political consultant Mike Stratton.
Marc Steron at Del Frisco’s bought the grand-champion steer at the National Western Friday night – and fed Steve Farber and Tom Arnold Sunday.
The Broncos had reserved a room at Del’s to celebrate the Sunday win. Oh, never mind.
Jimmy’s stuff
Former President Jimmy Carter comes to Crested Butte Feb. 2-4 for Winter Weekend. Auction items will be on display at Club Med over the weekend, and proceeds to go to the Carter Center. Items include: two bottles of Carter’s homemade private label wine, a cabinet built by Carter, Steven Stills handwritten lyrics to “Feed the People,” and a VIP tour of Googleplex.
City spirit
Saddest playoff press release came from Foley’s Jan Blankennagel on Friday: “The Denver Broncos AFC championship lockerroom merchandise will be available …” Brian Griese is back in town tonight for a private screening of “Wheel of Fortune” featuring his dad, Bob Griese – who gave his winnings to Judi’s House in Denver. Rod Smith and Ian Gold are also down to attend … Debra Winger speaks at the Allied Jewish Federation’s Choices 2006 Women’s Event Feb. 23 at the Colorado Convention Center … Becky Morris, wife of promoter Chuck Morris, is once again running the auction for Park Hill School. If you’re into rock ‘n’ roll, Chuck and Becky have the stuff. Head to Park Hill Golf Course 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 11 to bid on a signed new box set from the Rolling Stones, seats to the Feb. 19 Coldplay show and signed memorabilia from Tom Petty, U2, Willie Nelson, George Thorogood and Widespread Panic … Clubman Francois Safieddine celebrates his birthday with a private party Feb. 7 at Monarck … Sez who: “Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what’s for lunch.” Orson Welles
Bill Husted’s column appears Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Husted also appears on Fox 31 News. You can reach him at 303-820-1486 or at bhusted@denverpost.com.
