From June 17 to June 19, some of the world’s most notable culinary leaders, wine and spirits experts, and celebrity chefs took part in The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen 2022. During the three-day experience, attendees were able to choose from numerous cooking demonstrations, beverage seminars, tastings, and other exclusive events, some of which took place in the most stunning outdoor settings.

Harper and Hudson team members are pictured in front of the Aspen Country eatery following a busy evening of serving the Tuesday Cruiseday bike crowd. Located at 409 S. Hunter St., the outdoor restaurant and bar is open seven days a week starting at 8 a.m., weather permitting. Jeff and Ashley Moerke had a vision for a space in downtown Aspen — a space that could bring a relaxed local vibe back to a mountain-town community craving that very sentiment.

Wame Onwuachi holds the mic for Ray Isle, executive wine editor for Food & Wine Magazine, at Down Under Up Top, a private party at the Sundeck on Aspen Mountain. Servers and bartenders alike kept the good times flowing for Food & Wine attendees. Servers and bartenders alike kept the good times flowing for Food & Wine attendees.

The Food & Wine team commemorates on the Belly Up stage following the “Food & Wine Presents: The Onwuachi Hour” event held Saturday night. As a first-of-its-kind event for the F&W Classic in Aspen, the live talk show hosted by F&W Executive Producer Kwame Onwuachi featured special guests, games and humorous commentary from Onwuachi.

To fill the void of an empty restaurant that used to offer affordable options on Rio Grande Place, the city has found two food truck vendors who will set up shop across from Rio Grande Park this summer. The city last month asked for bids from vendors and it received four, but only two met the criteria the municipal government was asking for, said C.J. Oliver, the city’s director of environmental health and sustainability.

The Taikun omakase counter is set up at the Marble Bar in the Aspen Mountain Residences. After a successful two-week pop-up in February, Taikun is returning for the summer season and will be open six days a week, offering two seatings per night at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. A piece of king salmon nigiri. The dish will be included on Taikun Sushi Aspen’s 13-course omakase menu, created by Chef Yoshikazu “Kazu” Ebina from Tokyo.