Food & Wine

"“In the little downtime editors have in Aspen, F&W’s Pam Kaufman bikes here along the gorgeous Rio Grande Trail. She loves the nachos—the ones topped with faux chorizo are improbably delicious.”"

"“Nobu Matsuhisa is often in town for the Classic. So going to his restaurant for stellar sushi is a great way to see him. You can also spot star winemakers like Randy Lewis of Napa’s Lewis Cellars.”"

"“When there’s a big sports event going on, everyone loves Hotel Jerome’s J-Bar for its big TV screen and hefty burgers.”"

"“F&W’s Kate Heddings likes to host an unofficial get-together before the Classic parties begin with selections like Bellecombe Comte.Cheese whiz Laura Werlin often checks out the selection, too.”"

"“Devin Padgett, who produces the Classic, runs into Ink in the morning to grab a cup of coffee (made with beans from Ink’s private roaster) and to chat up Tom Colicchio and F&W’s Gail Simmons.”"

"“It’s always fun to find out just how many famous faces I can spot at Ajax Tavern, eating a burger and a cone of truffle fries,” says Dana Cowin."