Zach's Cabin, Avon CO - February 18

Rating - 10.00 ++++

Best experience I have EVER had for dinner.....so much fun riding the sleigh to the top....so cool to trade in shoes for slippers.....such EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE (Hot Mamma and I still discuss how anyone/everyone would do anything for you - you didn't need to get your server to get a drink as anyone passing would do it)...such INCREDIBLE FOOD, such a cool place.....I really did not want to leave. BEST EVER.

It took a long time to get from the Park Hyatt to the Ritz on the shuttle, and then it is a bit of a confusing walk to get to the meeting place by the bar -- luckily someone in our shuttle had done it before and we all followed her (by the way, the bar at the Ritz looks awesome with a fireplace and lively crowd....).

You need a reservation for sure. You meet in the lobby and they run a snow cat/groomer "sleigh"up the mountain to the restaurant. It was snowing and cold when we went up, but they provide large blankets to put around you --- I LOVED it and Hot Mamma hated it because it messed up her hair. The sled was a mix of couples and families. The guys who run it are really friendly and the one in the back spent all his time smiling, taking pictures, and answering questions. The restaurant is located in a grove of trees midway up the mountain -- so beautiful!

When you arrive the hostess directs you to the "lockers" on the left where you hang your coat and slide into a pair of slippers. The place is really incredible, open, looks just like a place located on a ski slope should, huge windows and a big deck. It was really beautiful with the snow falling.

Brett was our waiter and he was awesome. Prompt, great suggestions, and willing to answer any question and spot on with drinks and food. We never waited for anything, and he gladly sent over the wine steward to make a selection for HM (Hot Mamma) and it didn't bother his ego a bit.

I had the ELK, that's right ELK, Tenderloin and it was the GREATEST thing I have ever had (better than any regular steak), and it was cooked to perfection. I was a bit nervous about trying it, but was assured that it would be exceptional and it was. So glad I tried it.....

HM had the special (don't remember what it was) and the wine flight that went with it (3 or 4 different glasses)....I am not sure why she needed a Baileys at the end for an after dinner drink....but she was warm on the way down the mountain.

As you near the end of the meal they let you know when the next sled is headed down, and you decide when to leave. Even though all the tables were full, we never felt pressured to leave.

The SERVICE was EXCEPTIONAL! They must pool their tips, because everyone who worked there smiled and would do anything for you. It was pretty obvious they worked as a team.

It was a magical night and I can't wait to return.....don't miss this spot!!!!!!!!!!

2 Sleigh Fee @ 5.00 10.00 --- This was annoying, had no idea about it
4 Hefeweizen @ 7.00 28.00
1 Beet Salad 13.00
1 Elk tenderloin 39.00
1 chef special 45.00
1 wine 35.00 (I hope this was the "flight")
1 Gl Jermann Chard 15.00
1 Baileys 8.00

Total - 200.83*** So MUCH BETTER than any other dinner we had