Bosq is the spot to take somebody when you’re asking them to spend eternity together—or, in ski town terms, just until the snow melts. The moody, mountain-modern dining room, with its warm light, lush greenery, and upcycled natural wood is the ideal setting for a bucket list dinner—and that’s exactly what this is. The chef personally forages most of the ingredients for the five- and nine-course tasting menus, which feature dishes like forest broth with black truffle gougères, lobster grilled over juniper branches with buttermilk, and a plate of buffalo with maitake mushrooms, wild rice, and onion consommé.

Taste the flavors of the Roaring Fork Valley with a dinner of the senses at Bosq, where chef and co-owner Barclay Dodge creates dishes and cocktails from local ingredients he forages himself in the surrounding wilderness. Bosq’s seasonal, multi-course tasting menus feature Rocky Mountain-inspired fare like Colorado lamb with grilled escarole, grilled plums, and horseradish. There are just 35 seats at Bosq, which is located downtown across from the popular Wagner Park, so try to make a reservation as early in your travel plans as possible.

Set in a discrete building overlooking Wagner Park (home to Aspen’s rugby team), Bosq is an intimate restaurant created by chef patron Barclay Dodge (formerly of El Bulli) and his wife, Molly. A native Aspenite, Dodge is passionate about traditional agriculture in the Aspen Valley and works with local farmers, ranchers, roasters and foragers to create inventive and definitively seasonal tasting menus. Consider a meal here an education in the finest Colorado produce as well as Michelin-starred cookery.

The dining room at Bosq is small and intimate with a rustic-chic setting that's bright in the daytime and dimly lit for a romantic experience at night. The food is equally impressive, melding root vegetables and local meats and fish with bold, and sometimes spicy, surprises. Dishes displayed like works of art and decorated with flowers and meticulously placed sauces are almost too beautiful to eat—almost.

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Of Aspen's new dinner destinations, Bosq is perhaps the most unique, with a playful modern menu that reflects the travels and culinary interests of chef…

Bosq’s chef-owner Barclay Dodge draws inspiration from the vast wilderness that surrounds the Roaring Fork Valley (the restaurant’s name is a nod to the Spanish word “bosque,” which means forest), even going so far as to forage for his own ingredients—spruce tips, wild rose, watercress and serviceberry branches are just a few of his favorites. The intimate restaurant, which Dodge owns with his wife Molly, is one of the hottest dinner spots in Aspen, so make an after-après reservation ASAP if you’re planning an upcoming ski trip. This year’s winter tasting menu includes four, five or seven courses, with dishes ranging from forest soup (game broth, wild mushrooms, black truffle) to black cod cooked in alder wood (potato, winter truffles, creme fraiche).

Chef C. Barclay Dodge’s Bosq offers a globally inspired menu with a focus on local ingredients—the Peking duck is a must-order. Steakhouse 316 is the place to go for a seriously hearty meal and offers all of the steak house staples, from oysters Rockefeller to a butcher’s cut and sides of twice-baked potatoes. For something a bit lighter, head to Matsuhisa, Nobu Matsuhisa’s Aspen outpost for thoughtfully prepared fish, from divine toro tartar with caviar to the famed broiled black cod with miso.

It’s little surprise that Dodge recommends Bosq – he is the chef and co-owner of the local establishment, after all. But he’s far from alone: the intimate downtown restaurant with an emphasis on locally foraged ingredients is often booked up two or three weeks in advance. “Think modern alpine getaway: a clean space with grey washed tones, Scandinavian design and sultry music passing through the air,” says Dodge, who does much of the foraging himself.

Note: Bosq is closed for their off-season from April 3rd to May 26th, 2022. Known as a ‘New World Cuisine’ restaurant, Executive Chef/Owner Barclay Dodge is originally from Aspen and has traveled around the globe studying different cuisines for the last 30 years. Bosq is a Tasting Menu-only restaurant offering four, five, and seven-course menus, so you can always count on getting a unique meal experience unlike anything else.

Chef and owner Barclay Dodge builds the five- and 10-course tasting menus at Bosq by plucking mushrooms from moist Independence Pass nooks and watercress from forested stream banks, nudging neighboring growers for luscious melons, and grilling lobster over fragrant juniper branches. The Michelin-starred 35-seat restaurant is a lesson in art and alchemy and an Aspen institution worthy of a lingering summer night indoors.

Only five restaurants in the state would ultimately take home a Michelin star, and Chef Barclay Dodge’s Bosq in downtown Aspen was one of them, earning one of the highest accolades in fine dining. Three other local establishments — Mawa’s Kitchen in the Aspen Airport Business Center, Element 47 at The Little Nell and Prospect at the Hotel Jerome — didn’t earn a star but are still “recommended” in the guide.

Locals have also been eagerly anticipating the opening of BOSQ, a modern Mediterranean restaurant founded by Aspen-native Chef Barclay Dodge. The restaurant will feature “new world flavors” that appeal to the international traveler. Following the close of the Meatball Shack on March 31, the chef known locally for restaurants Pacifica and Mogador ignited his new chapter on the Mill Street pedestrian mall.

Nestled across from Wagner Park in Aspen, Bosq is known for its intimate atmosphere, thoughtful menu, and cocktail bar serving some of the tastiest drinks in town. Their inviting patio allows you to soak in beautiful surroundings—mountains in the distance and the chance to have a romantic dinner during sunset. Carefully crafted by Chef C. Barclay Dodge, their menu utilizes local and fresh ingredients.

There are so many, but one of my favorites is Bosq, owned by chef and restaurateur Barclay Dodge and his wife, Molly. Chef Barclay works with local farmers—and his own garden—for produce, and he forages in the mountains and rivers for porcini, wild watercress, spruce tips, and more. The food is innovative and delicious, and the simply designed intimate space (and patio) enhances the food.

Possibly the best location to enjoy an outdoor cocktail is Bosq. Yes, the food prepared by renowned chef Barclay Dodge is an obvious reason to visit, but if you’re looking for the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon drink and take in Aspen, this is where you want to land. 2 oz Casamigos tequila, 1 oz lemon, .75 oz honey and muddled cilantro with cayenne Aleppo pepper rim

Barclay Dodge excels at plating stunning dishes sourced from sustainable, local ingredients at Bosq, his iconic bestseller — roasted Peking duck with traditional accoutrements — happens to travel well in a box. Unable to order it 24 hours in advance?. Dodge is on the gourmet fried chicken bandwagon, offering a bucket of crispy bird with sauces for about $20.

Barclay Dodge transitioned Bosq’s Spanish-inspired à la carte format into a four-, five-, and seven-course chef’s tasting menu. The carefully curated multi-course experience is the best way to shine a light on Dodge’s immense talent and true dedication to the very best (and often local) ingredients. If you can nab a table here, you won’t leave disappointed.

Learn about the foraging exploits of Barclay Dodge, owner and chef at Bosq in downtown Aspen. Dodge, who grew up in Aspen and trained all over the world as a chef, regularly heads into the nearby wilderness to forage wild foods and utensils like watercress, pine needles and serviceberry branches. The restaurant’s menu highlights his foraged ingredients.

The cuisine: One of the newer hot spots in town Chef Barclay Dodge’s innovative and inspired New World cuisine focuses on a unique and fresh approach centered around flavors sourced from the Mediterranean to China. Reservations + Pro Tip: They’re taking early reservations until they open Dec. 7 via email: chris@bosqaspen.com. Instagram: @bosqaspen

Fresh hearts of palm + avocado mosaic + jalapeño emulsion + radish + lemon. A post shared by Bosq (@bosqaspen) on Feb 4, 2017 at 9:28am PST. Jenni and Jason recently went to Aspen’s newest buzz-worthy restaurant Bosq, and she was blown away by the server and kitchen’s attentiveness to the adjustments that she needed to her meal.

Bosq has brought innovative creations made with ingredients from local farms and backyard foragers to the Aspen culinary scene since 2016. This tasting menu-only restaurant is family-owned and operated by chef Barclay Dodge and his wife, Molly Dodge. Barclay shares his love for agricultural tradition through his gourmet dishes.

Bosq: Located in the Mill Street Mall, MICHELIN star recognized Bosq Aspen offers indoor and al fresco dining serving up lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy new world cuisine with strong Asian influences and a wine list with accessible options from local chef Barclay Dodge.

♥️Bosq: A fine-dining spot with small portions but their food is amazing!!. Their sweet and sour eggplant is AMAZING, like one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. There aren’t any vegan main dishes but if you request they will make you a delicious vegan entrée!.

new worldAspen’s only restaurant with 2023 and 2024 Michelin stars. James Beard Award-nominated chef C. Barclay Dodge’s eclectic, globally influenced tasting menus reveal close relationships with local farmers and ingredients he forages himself.

Aspen has no shortage of great restaurants, but you can't go wrong with the tasting menu at Bosq for a high-end experience, or the inviting Aspen Public House if you'd prefer something more casual (but still quite tasty).

Bosq features innovative, flavor-driven food in an intimate, modern setting. They emphasize local ingredients and creative pairings!. How will you be spending Valentine's Day this year?

Michelin Star winner Chef Barclay Dodge delivers flavor-driven, worldy New American cuisine in an intimate, modern setting with a summer-worthy see and be-seen patio.

A central South Mills Street location and prime patio lure diners to Bosq. But what keeps them coming back is the eclectic menu of global fare.

Bosq is known for its beautiful plating, and unsurprisingly, some of their takeout selections are perfectly packaged, like the Peking Duck.