Stoke & Rye boasts over 160 whiskeys on the menu. Get stoked to try the creative menu at Stoke & Rye, a new American modern grill concept by internationally acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon. Stoke and Rye blends the flavors of the Rockies with alpine inspired cuisine with dishes like the grilled peach salad or the wild mushroom ravioli with rainbow swiss chard, watercress, garlic confit and trumpet jus.

Michael Zehnder, executive chef at Sawmill Pizza and Taphouse at Copper Mountain Resort poses for a photo. Zehnder recently was awarded the Food and Beverage Professional of the Year award at Colorado Ski County USA's annual 2021-22 award ceremony. Zehnder received the award for his work at Sawmill Pizza and Taphouse over this winter past season.

Locals of the Netherlands are indeed lucky because the country is a cheese and beer lover’s dream come true. Additionally, the Dutch are blessed with many beautiful windmills they see in this region. Relaxing weekends may also be enjoyed by staying in some top-notch accommodations here, especially for those who don’t have the luxury of time to take a trip abroad or elsewhere.

Lauren McElroy is the chef/owner of Lauren's Kitchen in the Riverwalk in Edwards. Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily is showcasing area chefs in a new series called “Meet Your Chef” so you can learn a bit more about those creating art in the kitchen. If you’re a local chef and would like to be a part of this series, please email Tricia Swenson (tswenson@vaildaily.com) and Sean Naylor (snaylor@vaildaily.com).

Berry-lemon cake is a one-layer beauty with a moist, dense texture, lemony vanilla flavor and a crown of whipped cream and berries. Vera Dawson/High Country Baking What foods are you craving now that summer’s here? If you’re like me, you want fresh tastes, seasonal ingredients and simple dishes; this cake is a good example.

A continuation… Up at 6:00 am, shaved, showered, dressed, put on my makeup, and excited, I head down to breakfast in the Dog and Pony. While waiting to be seated, I wondered if I would again eat alone. But, in walks a very tall CD.. I knew who she was after reading her nametag: Robyn Drake of CDH! She coordinates and manages the Local Chapters at CDH.