On the slopes and craving sushi? Neither was I until I discovered that mid-ski sushi was even an option. If you think you’re well versed in ski-in-ski-out lodging, then welcome to the next generation.
Nest at Viceroy Snowmass provides sushi at a crossroads where poolside café meets après ski meets literal ski slope. The speckled white marble bar stools and whitewashed wooden seats hold soft green cushions that offset the simple, refreshing white room. And, in the chance that you get carried away with the cleansing atmosphere, the Viceroy is one step ahead of you, offering a handicap shower with room for a family of four in the restrooms.
What the menu lacks in size it makes up for in variety, serving up Japanese twists like the lobster almond soup ($16) while also holding onto classics like the edamame with sea salt ($5).
Heading straight for the “cut rolls,” we first ordered the “fire fry” ($11), a roll with shrimp tempura, crab salad, and jalapeno.
Aside from the beautiful picture—you’re welcome—the roll was so disappointingly bland that I asked to see a menu just to ensure that this mishap wasn’t a display of poor ordering judgment. Like a proud parent talking up his son, the kid failed to live up to the hype. And I ask you to tell me the whereabouts of the alleged “crab salad.”
The Creole wildcard proved to be the winner, with crawfish remoulade, cream cheese, and lemon all wrapped up and dusted with Cajun spice ($11).
This roll was definitely different—especially from the one on the menu, seeing as there’s clearly tuna in this roll—but the seasonings combined with the cooling cream just worked.
If you ever find yourself craving some great, authentic sushi at the base of Snowmass Mountain, then there are a variety of places in Aspen that I can recommend. However, if you’re looking for something different and convenient, then try out Nest at Viceroy—if for nothing else than to just check out the bathroom.
nest
AT VICEROY
11am-10pm
T +1 970 923 8000
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