Like many resort destinations, Aspen and Snowmass Village experience a lull between seasons. Many locals revere the “off-season” because the line at the grocery store is shorter, no reservations are needed at the restaurants, and the whole town is wonderfully quiet.
This doesn’t mean that nothing is happening, though. Below is a calendar of events to enjoy this off-season in Aspen and Snowmass Village. (more…)
The Aspen Business Center is getting a new grocery store. For almost two decades, the Alpine Mountain Market was the only grocery store in the Aspen Valley on the other side of the roundabout. Now, Roxy’s will take its place in providing all assortments of food, including a full deli counter.
The owners of Roxy’s wants the store to be something for everyone. It will have the basic grocery items, as well as specialty items and organic products. The store is being extensively remodeled to facilitate the new feel for the local grocery store. The new store’s owners and operators, Roxanne and Mike Lawler, also own groceries in Telluride and Rangley.
Starting a new business is always difficult, but Roxanne Lawler isn’t too concerned. “People still eat,” she said. “When people stop eating, that’s when we’re in big trouble.” The Lawlers are also banking on the ABC location, which serves as a convenient spot for residents who live off Highway 82 just outside of Aspen, and don’t want to come into town and deal with traffic and a lack of parking.
