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Marea
A beloved Italian restaurant is expanding to a higher elevation this winter.
Marea, created by Altamarea Group, will open at The Snow Lodge, located within The St. Regis Aspen Resort, on December 17, 2025.
Known for elevated coastal Italian cuisine, Marea first opened on Central Park South in New York City, followed by the 2024 opening of Marea Beverly Hills in Los Angeles.
“Aspen, with its unique balance of sophistication and vibrancy, is a natural home for our next chapter,” said Ahmass Fakahany, founder and CEO of Altamarea Group. “We’re delighted to follow our clients to their seasonal outposts and bring our convivial spirit to this iconic winter destination.”
A selection of crudi at Marea
Marea
Dining at Marea Aspen
Marea’s expansion to the Rockies continues the same ethos as the New York and Los Angeles restaurants. The third Marea will have a menu designed by executive chef PJ Calapa, highlighting coastal Italian fare. Crudi and hand-rolled pastas are promised, including Marea’s renowned fusilli pasta pairing baby octopus and bone marrow, as well as the beloved astice dish, pairing butter-poached lobster with soft burrata.
For Aspen, Chef Calapa has also created an exclusive selection of dishes inspired by the region. Highlights include botolo bianco, a delicate white bolognese layered with Tuscan kale, ricotta, Parmesan, fennel, and tarragon; and capillina, a textured frisée salad with poached egg, tuna lardon, and Barolo vinaigrette.
Fusilli with octopus and bone marrow at Marea
Marea
To drink, an award-winning wine program curated by Senior Brand Director, Francesco Grosso.
“The Snow Lodge has always been about creating moments that feel effortless and unforgettable. It’s where great food, music, art, and people come together. Teaming up with Marea brings a new flavor to Aspen that fits perfectly with our vibe and spirit,” said Jayma Cardoso, Founder and Creative Director of The Snow Lodge, the wintertime counterpart to Montauk’s The Surf Lodge. The Snow Lodge opened in 2019 and has become known for its après ski programming partnering with brands and celebrities, plus weekly concerts and more events.
The St. Regis Aspen Resort offers 179 guest rooms and five distinct suite types, a spa, bar and more amenities.
Marea isn’t the only famous New York Italian restaurant to pop up in Aspen this winter. Following a pop-up in East Hampton this summer, Rubirosa is also expanding west, with a December opening at The Residences at The Little Nell. Mt. Rubirosa will serve the restaurant’s famed tie dye pizza, plus hot cocktails, and a special après-ski experience in partnership with Resy.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissakravitz/2025/11/30/new-york-citys-marea-opens-at-the-st-regis-aspen-resort/
