The staff at this Vail "hot spot" will treat you like royalty. You'll also feel like royalty in the beautifully decorated space--warm burgundy and champagne colors, custom-made furniture, slate and glass tile floors, and a hand-blown glass chandelier--create an elegant and romantic atmosphere. Kelly Liken is the "it" chef, and when you taste the food here, you'll understand why. Liken uses a majority of locally produced and cultivated products for the seasonal American menu. Dishes such as elk carpaccio, potato-crusted trout, and Colorado Mountain Meadows lamb keep diners coming back for more.

Restaurant Kelly Liken Information:

• American menu. Dinner. Closed mid-Apr-mid-May. Bar. Children's menu. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.