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9380 Prime Opens Slope-Side in Crested Butte

The Grand Opening of 9380 Prime, Mt. Crested Butte’s new slope-side bar and Colorado chop house happens December 20th. Located in the completely updated Elevation Hotel and Spa, 9380 opens at 7am with breakfast, morphing into a hot lunch spot until 3pm. Then the Après scene kicks off at 4pm in 9380’s amazing bar – with stylish décor unparalleled in the Gunnison Valley. Prime opens up at 5pm with the best culinary scene this side of Manhattan, without the attitude…the choicest food, spectacular service, and slope side splendor.

Chef John Trejo and his culinary team create a truly unique dining experience in the region with attention to detail, the finest and freshest cuisine, and a menu dedicated to epicureans. Having worked with top chefs Wolfgang Puck, Mark Miller, and Jimmy Schmidt, Chef John’s take on a modern version of a Colorado Mountain Steakhouse culminates in 9380 Prime. His menu suggestions includeA

• GARDEN VEGETABLE TEMPURA
• WARM SPINACH SALAD with Peppers and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
• BONE IN K.C. NEW YORK with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms and Crisp Onion Rings
• COLORADO RACK OF LAMB with Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic Confit & Sautéed Spinach
• WARM MACADAMIA NUT TART with Coffee Ice Cream & Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
  And to follow, Buena Vista Coffee, Mighty Leaf Teas, espresso, cappuccino, truffles & macaroons, and a selection of single malt scotch, cordials, and brandies.

Dan Matthews brings his Four-Diamond hospitality experience to 9380 Prime as the new 9380 Prime Manager, dedicated to legendary service, style, and culinary excellence. His Oakbrook Hills experience, a Five Star and Four Diamond resort, truly shapes the attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and passion for cuisine that is 9380 Prime.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Elevation Hotel and Spa are exceptionally proud to bring in the culinary talent and dedication that 9380 Prime will deliver to guests. Culinary Director Dean Sprague has assembled “a team of high-caliber and exceptional chefs at every CBMR venue. The whole group is really something to be proud of.”

Air travel to Colorado’s last great ski town is easy with daily flights to Gunnison / Crested Butte on Delta, American Airlines, and United – special fares and packages are available. Visit www.skicb.com for details.

Crested Butte has been named as Skiing Magazine’s #1 Best Steeps, #8 Best Trees, #10 Best Powder, and Outside Magazine’s Top Places To Live Now, Sunset Magazine’s # 3 Top Dream Towns, SKI Magazine’s #20 Readers Survey Top Resort, and SkiNet’s # 3 Top Ski Town. Crested Butte was also named one of America’s Best Small Ski Towns by Travel + Leisure Magazine and Conde Nast Traveler’s #13 Reader’s Poll Top Resort.

For more information about Crested Butte's lodging, conference, meeting facilities, and special packages, call Crested Butte Vacations, (800) 600-2803 or visit the web site at www.skicb.com.  For information on ski area real estate opportunities call (970) 349-4999 or (877) 805-6109 or visit the website at www.cbliving.com.

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