Food & Wine

I like to ROCK!!

The US Air Guitar Championships regional contest, a fully sanctioned event, took place at Belly Up last night. Ryan (a.k.a Stryker) rocked it hard. Stryker got high marks for his stage presence and his "air-ness".

Photo: submitted by Rachel Bauer.

Spandex rules

The Big Rig, spandex wearing Randy plays some serious air licks. "It's game time", he announced. A-Spin will be covering the US Air Guitar Championships on Aug 8, in SF.

Click US Air Guitar Photo submitted by Rachel Bauer

The Flay Way

Celebrity Chef, Bobby Flay shows how it's done. Photo: Jordan Curet. See Jordan's work at sportsshooter.com/jcuret

Choc /Chic

What pairs well with chocolate----just about anything---right? Jessica serves it up with a smile.

Photo: Jordan Curet.

Double Doggin' it

Livvy and Bob from the Double Dog Pub fittin' to party at Aspen's Food and Wine classic.

Photo: Jordan Curet.

Moderation please

Erin Robinson, B-Rad Buyers and Taylor Freeman at Aspen's Food & Wine Classic. Please note; this is the "before" shot. The "after" shot has been deleted per Erin's Attorney's demand. Photo: Taylor Freeman

Flame On

Mixologist, Aisha Sharpe from NYC, prepared flaming Gin shots for the early risers @ the Grand Tasting.

Photo: Jordan Curet

Jersey Girlz

The ladies who lunch (Short Hills Chapter), all the way from Jersey, made their statement in Aspen during the Food and Wine classic. Photo: Jordan Curet

da Bomb

Bombay Saphire threw a full-out bash for Food & Wine. Getting into the mix are Michael Rapetti, B-Rad Buyers, Mary Kate Farrell, Jonathan Gregor and Carl Nagel.

Photo: Michael Rapetti.

Random Cougs...

Random Cougs... Photo and Caption: Michael Rapetti.

Disclaimer: Ladies, face it, Cougar is a term of respect and endearment, and these ladies are waaaaay too young to be Cougars anyway.

On Top

Everybody keeps asking---"where's Johnny Aspen?" "Did he leave town?" Naaaaaa. J.A. is still on top of the mountain and playing with all the girls. Tagged on top of Ajax during the JUNE Ski Party with Lisa Sher. Photo: Lisa Sher.

Those who wait

The line at 3 was a little longer than usual---but still shorter than Vail. After all it's June 15th for cripes sake. Photo: Jordan Curet. sportsshooter.com/jcuret

One Choice

Waiting in a lift line never felt so good. Riders had no other choice. Not bad for June 15, 2008.

Photo: Kate Olson

Lisa, Lisa and Klaus Jam

Living legend Klaus Obermeyer probably got over 100 ski days in this Winter. He's 87 and still gettin' chicks too. Lisa, Susan and Lisa posed with Aspen's #1 ripper on the peak of Aspen Mountain----in June. Photo: Lisa Sher.

Klaus and the Gang

Klaus always seems to attract the ladies. Maybe we should learn to yodel. Klaus and the Girlz @ the SunDeck on June 15, 2008.

Photo: Kate Olson KateKOlson.com

Flaunt it.

If you've got it---flaunt it. Kate, Sara, Kate, Ashley and Matt doing just that on top of Ajax on June 15, 2008. To quote one loyal A-Spinner---"skier chicks rock".

Photo: Kate Olson. KateKOlson.com

Texas Heat

This frisky bunch "wheels uped"-it in from Texas for the JUNE skiing on Aspen Mountain.

Photo: Jordan Curet

Gnar

Season's over dude-bro. Matt Layne surveying the GNAR.

Photo: Michael Rapetti.

Cork Fee

We didn't get a positive I.D. on this fella, but he was running around with corks in his ears, chugging wine directly from the bottle, inappropriately (but with permission) touching the ladies and simply having a blast. He must have big bucks, and be a fast talker because his pass was not pulled by the Food and Wine authorities. It's good to see you Dad.

Photo: Michael Rapetti

Resort Quest Team

Aspen Spin thanks Resort Quest for becoming one of our new Summer sponsors. You can book sweeeet accommodations simply by clicking their banner ad (see left). The corner offices appeared to be empty during Food and Wine..... Why? RQ's brain trust (from left) Michael, Alexandra and Brian sampled the action @ F & W. Photo: Michael Rapetti.

Moet tastes goooood.

Aspen Spin's gotta pay the bill$ too,--- Moet---take a banner already--- will ya? Here's an action $hot at the Moet and Chandon pouring $tation. We want to thank Moet for all the tiny bubbles and the tipsy women. Click Moet.com.

Photo: Michael Rapetti.

Stella.....Stella

As many of you know---Bud Light is one of A-Spin's many sponsors, and we like Stella too. Stella Artois' parent company InBev is making a take-over play for Anheuser-Busch. As long as the check clears---we'll stay out of the fray,--- but we'd kind of like to see AB stay in American hands. Waaaaaaaaaz up with that hair, dude. Photo: Jordan Curet.

Pour it on

Renwood Winery's main man Robert Smerling letting the good time flow @ F&W.

Photo: Jordan Curet

Tequila not Wine

We like tequila. We especially like Patron. So here it is----The Patron booth at Aspen's Food and Wine Classic----Classic. Click Patron.

Photo: Michael Rapetti. Thanks to M-Rap for all the great pix.

Is it legal?

"Absinthe is soooooooo good ---when it flows into your body, you get all numb and sh*t" ---anonymous.

A very potent herbal potion, Absinthe was the drink of choice among "bad men" in bohemian Paris in the late 19th century. The "green fairy" or 'devil in a bottle" as it's known is reported to have hallucinogenic properties. If you decide to imbibe---wear a helmet.

Photo: Michael Rapetti