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blackberry elk and braised buffalo ribs with tomatillos, roasted chilies and polenta. Fresh
and delicious, it's definitely worth a splurge, or hit happy hour (4pm to 6pm) for $5 plates
paired with wine.
You can dine in the oh-so-burgundy dining room or, preferably, on the three tiered
patios out front when the weather cooperates. Reserve.
Briar Rose
( 970-453-9948;
www.briarrosechophouse.com
; 109 Lincoln Ave; mains $21-44; 4-10pm; )
Set in a
magnificent Old West frame and on the site of Breck's original saloon, this spot is named
after the famed Briar Rose gold mine on Peak 10. And while it's first and foremost a cho-
phouse, small plates (think shishito peppers, chorizo, mussels and escargot) are served in
the dining room and saloon. Fine dining doesn't get any more atmospheric in Brecken-
ridge.
STEAKHOUSE
$$$
Drinking & Nightlife
Downstairs at Eric's
(
www.downstairsaterics.com
; 111 S Main St; 11am-midnight)
Downstairs at Eric's is a Breckenridge
institution. Locals flock to this game-room-style basement joint for the brews, burgers and
delicious mashed potatoes. There are over 100 beers (20 on tap) to choose from and
plenty of sports bar-arcade action.
BAR
Kava Cafe
(
www.kavabreck.com
;
209 N Main St; 7:30am-5pm)
This hole-in-the-wall and historic log-cabin
cafe is the kind of place in which ragged miners may have procured dry goods back in the
day. These days it makes sandwiches and coffee, but is notable for its three specialties:
fresh-squeezed lemonade, made-to-order mini donuts and kava ($7.50, two servings).
The latter is a Polynesian root that's been used ceremonially for centuries. Funky,
earthy and served at room temperature, it's a natural relaxant and a great way to unwind at
the end of the day. Take it home and pair it with your outdoor hot tub: niceness!
CAFE
