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The 5 Best Margaritas Around Vail

There's nothing quite like enjoying a refreshing margarita after a day of adventure in the stunning Vail Valley. The Best of Vail Valley contest has highlighted several exceptional establishments known for crafting some of the best margaritas in the area,...

They met working restaurants in Vail. Now they’re opening a new bakery in Avon

Nine years ago, Angela and Tim Sikora met while working at Terra Bistro in Vail. He was a sous chef, and she, in her second-ever week in Vail, on a J1 visa from Moldova and...

The best places for French fries around Vail

Sometimes it's not all about the main course, especially when there are crispy, delicious potatoes on the plate. Here are the best five places to get french fries in the Vail Valley, as voted by Vail Daily readers.

Vail Symposium discusses presidential transitions with Clay Jenkinson

With Donald Trump now sworn in for his second term as president, the Vail Symposium is hosting a Wednesday panel discussion at the Vail Interfaith Chapel about the transfer of power in the United States....

Jimi’s Dead weaves Grateful Dead tunes with Jimi Hendrix

It’s one thing when a “tribute” band loves the musicians they cover, but it’s a whole other thing when the musicians have won Grammy awards or have played with co-founders of the band they cover....

Create art that opens your heart at GoPro Mountain Games

Throughout the weekend you may have seen some cool, colorful custom trucker ball caps at the GoPro Mountain Games. The heart and soul behind the design was created by Colorado-based artist Pat Milbery. Milbery is...

Jim Gaffigan spreads laughter at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail

Many of us enjoyed Labor Day off, but as comedian Jim Gaffigan points out: “These three-day weekends are always followed by a stressful four-day work week. Things we normally would do in a five-day work...

Author visits The Bookworm of Edwards to talk about how horses helped shape human history

As residents and visitors of the American West, we understand that horses are crucial animals to the daily lives of many. However, it is not well-known how this animal fully impacted human history across the...

Fright at the Museum: Halloween fun for all ages at Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon

Walking Mountains’ science-themed Halloween event, Fright at the Museum, returns after a four-year hiatus on Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Avon Tang campus. The event offers an afternoon of exploration,...

The 5 Best Asian Foods Around Vail

Our local readers have tried them all! We present to you the BEST restaurants for asian cuisine around Vail, CO.

Top 5 Nail Salons Around Vail

These salons are the best spots to get a manicure or pedicure, as chosen by Best of Vail voters. They all go above and beyond when it comes to sanitation and their friendly staffs will make you feel at home....

Vail Valley Theatre Company presents a female take on ‘The Odd Couple’

American playwright Neil Simon wrote “The Odd Couple” in 1965, and the themes in the storyline still ring true today. “The Odd Couple” went from a Broadway hit to a comedy film in 1968 and...

The Other Brothers and Keb’ Mo’ close out Vail Valley’s summer concert season brilliantly

It was hard to choose which concert to attend Thursday night: Hot Summer Night’s last free show, featuring The Other Brothers honoring The Allman Brothers, or Keb’ Mo’ closing out the summer concert season at...

Vail Symposium hosts leading futurist to discuss AI, other emerging technologies

Artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene editing and other technologies are transforming our lives, world and future. These accelerating and increasingly interconnected technologies have the potential to improve our health, feed billions of people, supercharge our...

Meet Your Musician Bravo! Vail Edition: Lírios Quartet

Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily is showcasing area musicians in a series called “Meet Your Musician” so you can learn a bit more about the artists behind the tunes. In the “Meet Your Musician: Bravo!...

Bestselling author Eileen Garvin to visit Bookworm to discuss ‘Crow Talk’

As the weather warms up and we spend more time outside, we see first-hand the healing power of nature. Bestselling author of “Music of Bees,” Eileen Garvin knows this power well and includes it in...

The 5 Best Unique Gift Shops Around Vail

As a world-class vacation destination, Vail has its fair share of gift shops. Whether you're looking to treat yourself or treat your loved ones (or a little of both), these shops are the best spot to do it, according to...

Doggie DJs: Radio Free Minturn’s new president invites canines into the studio

Radio Free Minturn has installed a new board president, and she’s throwing the station to the dogs. Longtime Minturn resident Jean Larie took the reins from former board president Elliot Hill in September, and one...

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail to host lecture on Colorado Indigenous tribe

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens will welcome local ethnobotanist and historian Lynn Albers on Wednesday for a lecture on the histories and Indigenous sciences of the native Nuche, or Ute peoples. The Nuche historically resided in...

The art of the next generation can be seen now at libraries throughout the Vail Valley

The Vail Valley Art Guild is dedicated to fostering and promoting the artistic growth of its members and artists in and around the Vail Valley. This month the guild is showcasing the art of the...

The Top 5 Baked Goods Around Vail

Craving a good croissant? Maybe looking for a pastry spread for your party? These Vail Valley bakers specialize in delicious baked treats and are voted as the best in the area by Vail Daily readers.

Best of Vail Valley 2024

Following a hiatus, Elephant Revival returns to Beaver Creek during Birds of Prey World Cup

Elephant Revival has, indeed, had a revival. After a four-year hiatus, the musicians reconvened in 2022. They return to the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC), a venue they played pre-hiatus, Dec. 12 as part of...

Catching up with Michael Franti before Elevation Beaver Creek appearance

These days, Michael Franti knows that every summertime means a long tour across America. The music he plays with his longest-standing band, Spearhead, is perfect for the warmer season, but he’s also got a lot...

The Movie Guru: ‘Gladiator II’ never comes together, but ‘Wicked’ a well-padded delight

Gladiator II (in theaters) It’s not Paul Mescal’s fault. In “Gladiator II,” the actor tries his absolute hardest to step into Russell Crowe’s very intimidating sandals. But the script doesn’t seem to care much about...

Live from Laurel Canyon features the music of James Taylor and Joni Mitchell in Beaver Creek performance

The idea for “Live from Laurel Canyon” emerged in 2012, as singer and songwriter Brian Chartrand worked on covers for his gigs on cruise ships. As he researched more deeply, he uncovered the connections, stories...

The 5 Best Place For A Facials Around Vail

Indulging in a rejuvenating facial is a perfect way to relax and refresh your skin, and Vail Valley is home to several exceptional spas and skincare studios recognized in the Best of Vail Valley contest for their outstanding facial treatments....

The Movie Guru: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ and ‘Abigail’ offer bloody good fun

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (in theaters) If you’re a fan of classic Guy Ritchie films, then this is the movie for you. “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is the best movie Ritchie’s done for...

After more than 75,000 votes, Best of Vail Valley award winners revealed

This might be election season, but instead of keeping tabs on the county commissioner races or the president of the United States, the Vail Daily has been busy counting your votes to see who has...

Michael Carbonaro presents ‘Lies on Stage’ in Beaver Creek

Michael Carbonaro transforms “ordinary situations” into “extraordinary illusions.” The trickster has made a name for himself with his innovative tricks on regular people who have no idea he’s a magician in his hit comedy, “The...

Shake up the classical concert experience with Ensemble Mélange at VPAC in Beaver Creek

Ensemble Mélange takes the traditional classical concert experience and turns it into a participatory game, engaging the audience to create the program. This unique show, where a new audience member chooses each piece, comes to...

Vail Performing Arts Academy celebrates 30 years of creating performers

The Vail Performing Arts Academy’s tagline is “The Most Important Stage in a Child’s Life,” and Annah Deluca-Scully has seen how it has transformed kids over the past three decades. What started out as workshops...

Taste of Vail offers new events this spring

One of the nation’s top food and wine festivals is returning to Vail for its 32nd year Apr. 3-6. Taste of Vail will celebrate Vail’s world-class dining scene and participating wineries’ finest wines, at several different...

Bookworm of Edwards to host Tuesday event on the impacts of fracking and westward expansion

For one author, fracking, land use politics and westward expansion color a much more personal story. At the Tuesday meeting of the Reading Mountains Book Club at The Bookworm of Edwards, Katie Geraci from Walking...

The 5 Best Physical Therapy Practices Around Vail

With all of the great (but sometimes hazardous) outdoor activities to be had in the Vail area, it's no surprise that it has also become a physical therapy mecca as well. Top athletes from around the country come to Vail...

Flamenco, piano and magic lead the tableside entertainment in Beaver Creek

When we talk about “a dining experience,” we refer to the scrumptious savoir-faire of eating, drinking, ambiance and so on. But sometimes we are up for stimulation beyond our sense of taste, something that takes...

Meet Your Chef: Matthew Allen Good from The Charter at Beaver Creek

Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily is showcasing area chefs in a 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...

‘The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience’ plays two nights in Beaver Creek

Damian Darlington, guitarist and musical director of Brit Floyd, describes his 17 years as musical director for the Australian Pink Floyd Show as an apprenticeship to Pink Floyd. And, as if that weren’t enough, he...

Native Electric: A homegrown electrical contracting business with deep roots

Native Electric Inc. in Eagle celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, but that’s only one distinction that makes it stand out. The family-owned business is aptly named, as owner Larry Arguello was born in Gilman,...

Five of the Best Spots for Pet Grooming Around Vail

Whether you're looking to pamper your pup or just need someone to deal with your stinky friend for you, these pet groomers will wow you just like it did the voters in this year's Best of Vail competition. They go...

Vail Comedy Show returns with two shows this week

Raanan Hershberg, “one of the sharpest up-and-coming comics on the New York scene” according to Deadline, will be performing two shows this week in the Vail Valley. Hershberg will do a Thursday set at The...

The Movie Guru: John Wick’s ‘Ballerina’ and ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ both could have been better

‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ (in theaters) There’s a better movie lost in the middle of “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.” The full title is a sign of that, an ungainly...

Hot Summer Nights music series at The Amp in Vail kicks off in June

Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will once again host free concerts as part of Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights concert series June 18-Sept. 10, bringing in a variety of artists throughout the summer that...

Top 5 Pharmacies Around Vail

Best of Vail voters chose these business as best at providing everything you could need to help with whatever ails you. These pharmacies not only boast great selections, they have friendly, knowledgable staff that are always willing to help with...

Roundup River Ranch’s spring gala coming to Denver May 18

Roundup River Ranch, a nonprofit that enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses and their families by offering free, medically-supported camp programs, will host its A Taste of Camp fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday,...

ArtSpace in Eagle celebrates 10 years with Mother’s Day gallery night

ArtSpace workshop + gallery in Eagle is celebrating a decade of creativity and collaboration by hosting a gallery night on May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees can look forward to live music by...

Popular Vail Village pizza restaurant, local hangout celebrates 40 years

It’s not easy for any business to make it 40 years, let alone a family-owned and operated pizza restaurant in a small ski town, but Vendetta’s in Vail is celebrating four decades this season. John...

El Segundo offers creative tacos, craft margaritas and a terrific deck in both Vail and Eagle

The tacos are tasty, the tequila plentiful and the ambience lively. But what defines El Segundo in the summertime? That’s an easy one. “Best deck in Vail,” said Dimitri Souvorin, chef-partner at the restaurant. It’s...