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Casa Bonita’s reopening date is finally here

Cue the mariachi music and raise the red flag: The wait is finally over! Casa Bonita is set to reopen to the public on June 23-24 and June 29-July 1. The restaurant notified e-mail subscribers...

Author Rex Ogle visits The Bookworm of Edwards on World Mental Health Day program

Thursday, Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. One way to intentionally celebrate this holiday is with bestselling author Rex Ogle, who survived poverty, domestic abuse, and living on the streets as a teenager, and...

Colorado authors Nichelle Giraldes and Chelsea Iversen visit The Bookworm of Edwards on Thursday

Recently, there has been more readership of genre fiction, like horror, romance and fantasy, where historically, these genres have been looked down upon in favor of literary fiction. Luckily, two genre fiction Colorado authors, Nichelle...

The best men's clothing stores in the Vail Valley

Vail Valley men know that style is about more than what you wear—it’s about how you live. From rugged outdoor apparel to refined pieces suited for an evening in town, local shops make it easy to look sharp while embracing...

What to do in and around Vail this weekend: Oktoberfest, classic cars and more

Oktoberfest in Vail This could be it for a while … I think this will be the last Oktoberfest event until next year. The oom-pah music has gone from Beaver Creek to Lionshead the past...

The Top 5 Coffees Around Vail

The Vail Valley boasts many excellent locales to cozy up with a cup of Joe. Whether you take it black or with lots of cream and sugar, these local favorites will keep you content and caffeinated.

The 5 Best Kids' Clothing Stores Around Vail

Kids are always growing and keeping them clothed in hip, fun fashions is a real challenge. So thank goodness for these five business. Best of Vail voters pick them all for their selection, value and friendly customer service. On top...

Above and Beyond Foundation gives Hero of Hospitality award to Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch employee

Hospitality is what makes this valley tick. Without the men and women who take care of the guests, resorts like Vail and Beaver Creek and the surrounding communities could not survive. The Above and Beyond...

Taste of Vail’s Friday lineup offers sips, snacks, sights and seminars

Wine pairings and small bites have been coming with a side of powder at this year’s Taste of Vail. Visitors and locals had some fresh snow to maneuver before heading to the Debut of Rosé...

The Top 5 Burgers Around Vail

Craving a good burger? These Vail Valley joints serve up the juiciest patties this side of Vail Pass, as voted by our readers in the annual Best of Vail Valley poll.

Bravo! Vail opens Thursday with Chamber Orchestra of Europe debut

It was meant to happen years ago. Anne-Marie McDermott had been following the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since the mid-1990s and, after becoming Bravo! Vail Music Festival’s artistic director in 2011, promoted the idea of...

Two-time Olympian Jason Brown costars in Vail Skating Festival’s Ice Spectacular

With every skate stroke and edge, Jason Brown exudes artistry and emotion. His “Riverdance” program at the 2014 US Nationals made the world take note, resulting in more than a million social media views. It...

Vail Performing Arts Academy’s Raise Your Voice Revue showcases talents of young performers

A talented group of over 50 youth performers has been working hard since January to get ready for “Raise Your Voice Revue,” the Vail Performing Arts Academy’s annual spring performance. “This year, the Vail Performing...

The 5 Best Sustainable Organizations Around Vail

These five businesses and organizations in the Vail area differentiate themselves from the competition through their commitment to sustainability. This includes using products and methodologies that put the planet first, educating the public about how to be better environmental stewards,...

May Gallery presents Classic Series with Trio Bohémo in Beaver Creek

After delivering the inspiring sounds of Grammy-winning and internationally renowned bass player Richard Bona, the May Gallery Series continues with its Classic Series, featuring Trio Bohémo. Pianist Jan Vojtek, violinist Matous Peruska and cello player...

Vail Valley local’s love for leather leads to new lifestyle

If you would have asked Jennifer Borré what she would be doing in 2024 she would have never said she’d be living back in Eagle County and owning a leather goods company that sells customizable...

The Top 5 Barbecues Around Vail

Sip, savor and stay sober with mocktails this holiday season

The holidays are often about indulgence — relaxed time with loved ones, good food and delicious beverages. If you are looking for indulgence without alcohol this year, mocktails are a tasty and festive way to...

Colorado couple’s vintage photo bus brings nostalgia and memories to life

Ashley Russell wants to spread happiness and she’s using a vintage VW bus to do it. Russell has retrofitted a 1973 Volkswagen camper van into a photo bus that can bring the memory-capturing capabilities to...

It’s a shamrock shuffling, boot scootin’ St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the Vail Valley

Concerts at Vilar Performing Arts Center There will be three nights of music at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek this weekend and all three will offer a different genre, which is a...

Uncorking Colorado’s Wine Country: Here’s your guide to getting acquainted with our state’s unique wine scene

Colorado is renowned for its Rocky Mountains, world-class ski resorts, and vibrant craft beer scene that’s home to 400 breweries. However, for wine enthusiasts — or those of us in the Vail Valley looking for...

Composer Stephen Prutsman brings original score and humor to silent film screening at Bravo! Vail

Pianist and composer Stephen Prutsman is no stranger to the world of silent films. Buster Keaton’s “Seven Chances,” which will be screened July 16 as part of Bravo! Vail’s Chamber Music Series, is the third...

Glenwood Springs author visits The Bookworm of Edwards to talk about new memoir

The rise in popularity of shadow work and trauma healing, concurrent with the urgent national conversations about public land usage and exploitation, means that there is no better time for Justin Hocking’s newest book to...

Quatuor Debussy celebrates Maurice Ravel in Beaver Creek

This month, many classical music lovers noted Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday. On Monday, March 31, Quatuor Debussy pairs Ravel’s music with the composer whose name it carries in celebration of both composers. The program includes...

Biker and author visits The Bookworm of Edwards to share epic journey from Alaska to Argentina

The Eagle Valley is no stranger to bikers and adventures, however not many can say they’ve biked 18,000 miles from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Bahia Lapataia, Argentina; Kristen Jokinen and her partner can. Jokinen wrote...

The 5 Best Locally-Made Products Around Vail

Vail locals are a creative bunch. Here are the best things to come out the the valley, according to Best of Vail voters. From food items to home decor and more, there's something for everyone!

Good Food Vibrations: Il Mago

If you are like us, you need a go to Italian restaurant. Il Mago stands out for its dedication to quality, creativity, and hospitality. The main attraction is thin crust pizza, made with organic ingredients....

Barrio Social offers Mediterranean flavor in Vail

It’s rumored that Colorado experiences 300 days of sunshine a year. However, when the temperatures plummet and the swirling snow turns gravity upside down, there is one place in Vail to escape: Barrio Social. Here,...

The Backcountry Ball at the Vail Golf Club celebrates women in the outdoors

The Backcountry Ball is coming to Vail Golf Club on Dec. 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. More than just a fundraiser for the Gore Range Gravity Alliance’s educational and social programming, the event is...

Robert Plant, Alison Krauss to play The Amp in Vail later this year

New concert information came out on Tuesday with news that Robert Plant and Allison Krauss are hitting the road for another unforgettable musical journey this summer. This electric duo will take the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater...

Top property management companies around Vail Valley

Managing a property in Vail Valley takes expertise that goes far beyond collecting rent or scheduling maintenance. From short-term vacation rentals to long-term investments, property management companies play a crucial role in preserving value, maximizing revenue, and ensuring peace of...

Top dermatology practices in the Vail Valley

High-altitude living brings endless outdoor adventure—but also unique challenges for the skin. From intense sun exposure to dry mountain air, maintaining healthy skin in Vail Valley requires both expertise and consistency. Locals who voted in the Best of Vail Valley...

Beaver Creek Winter Culinary Weekend dishes up food and fun

In addition to offering world-class skiing and snowboarding, accommodations and entertainment at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek has also been known for its fine dining experiences. The Beaver Creek Winter Culinary Weekend will...

Elvis Costello, The Princess Bride and a hometown parade this weekend in the Vail Valley

Elvis Costello at the Vilar Performing Arts Center Elvis Costello returns to the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek on Saturday at 7 p.m. for an evening of greatest hits. The ‘Radio Soul Tour’...

Pop-up art gallery to be featured in Edwards coffee shop

Most people know Hovey & Harrison in Edwards as a great place to stop by during the day to grab a coffee, have a meeting or bring home one of the delicious deserts found in...

AvonLIVE! concert lineup announced

After a winter hiatus, Avon’s beloved weekly summer concert series is back with a bang, showcasing an array of award-winning nationally touring, regional and local talent. The AvonLIVE! concert series at the Avon Pavilion, located in Harry...

The Movie Guru: ‘Wolf Man’ misses the chance to be truly terrifying

Horror can carry a lot of metaphors, but it needs to be the right metaphor. In 2020’s “Invisible Man,” Leigh Whannell reinvigorated a classic movie monster by tying it into the concept of abusive relationships...

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss to play sold out show in Vail

In 2018, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters delivered an energetic, amazing and sold-out show at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, so when word spread last February that Plant was coming again — this time...

Jewelry company shows off ski racing-inspired pieces worn by some of the world’s fastest skiers at Birds of Prey World Cup

There’s something sparkling in Beaver Creek and it’s not the crystals of the snow. It’s the unique winter and ski racing-inspired jewelry that you can find exclusively during the Birds of Prey World Cup races...

The 5 Best Happy Hour (Avon/Eagle/Eaglevail/Edwards/Gypsum/Minturn) Around Vail

Looking for somewhere great for that first after-work or aprés ski drink? Check out these places in Beaver Creek, which were voted as the Best of Vail Valley by Vail Daily readers.

Author Travis Macy visits The Bookworm to discuss new book

Alzheimer’s disease affects over six million Americans today, even lifelong athletes. When ultra-endurance athlete Mark “Mace” Macy received his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2018, he decided to enter the World’s Toughest Race Eco-Challenge Fiji with his...

Peace, love and reggae: Burning Spear to play Vilar Performing Arts Center

Two-time Grammy winner Burning Spear, the renowned Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, is coming to the Vilar Performing Arts Center on June 5 to spread his message of love and peace through music. Burning Spear has...

More comedy and concerts coming to Beaver Creek this winter

The Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek recently announced more concerts and comedy acts that are coming this winter. Tickets are already on sale for these shows at VilarPAC.org. Here are some of the...

The Movie Guru: ‘Smile 2’ bigger and bloodier, while ‘Saturday Night’ a fascinating history

Smile 2 (in theaters) It’s a bigger, bloodier “Smile” than the original. “Smile 2” doubles down on the 2022 surprise hit, taking the original horrifying concept and dialing it up to 11. The stomach-twisting unease...

The Bookworm of Edwards to host journalist Zak Podmore to discuss Colorado River crisis

Award-winning author and journalist Zak Podmore will visit The Bookworm on Wednesday to discuss his book “Life After Dead Pool.” The book explores the magnificent terrain and complex politics of the Colorado River, its dying...

The 5 Best Places For A Romantic Date Around Vail

According to Best of Vail voters, these restaurants are ideal places to take someone you want to woo. The lighting is low, the food is good and the ambiance will set the mood for a romantic night. All you need...

The 5 Best Women's Clothing Stores Around Vail

These five boutiques have made an impression with women in the Vail Valley for their superior style, unparalleled selection and top-notch customer service. With quality collections and knowledgeable staff, it's no surprise that Vail Daily readers voted for them to...