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Walk one block west of the Town Square, and you’ll think you’ve crossed the Atlantic and landed in Paris. This sophisticated coffee and dessert bar by world-famous pastry chef Oscar Ortega is a retreat from the typical western vernacular of Jackson. With pastry-lined cases brimming with beautiful treats and fresh gelato, you will be hard-pressed to order just one item. Not to worry, you can sip a perfectly made latte while you contemplate your choices. The cafe’s soothing atmosphere is the ideal setting for the beginning of your day, an afternoon break or your post-dinner indulgence.

Pig Candy. This novelty menu item is more than a catchy name. It is the dish people will be talking about long after they snack on it, and the item people should always order, whether on top of a salad, the burger or as a starter. It’s that good. But don’t stop there. This southern-inspired menu offers classics that can be hard to find out West, such as fried chicken and waffles and crawfish etouffee. Cafe Genevieve is open all day long. Belly up to the bar during happy hour and sip on delicious specialty cocktails every day from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on some of the best brunch in town, served until 3 p.m. daily. In the winter, brunch features an all-you-can-drink mimosa special. Cafe Genevieve is also rumored to have the best fries in town.

Executive Chef Kevin Humphreys has created a mouthwatering menu of creative dinner favorites at Cascade such as Smoked Phesant Raviolis, Porcini Dusted Steelhead, Zonker Stout Braised Buffalo Short Ribs, and All-Natural Free Range Chicken, in addition to daily specials.

This could be the most unique table in Jackson – after all, you’ll be dining at 9,095 feet and .5 miles above the valley floor. Recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (September 2011), dining at Couloir is an incomparable experience. Start the evening on the Bridger Gondola, where you’ll wrap yourself with warmed blankets (provided) for the ride to the top. Then, let Executive Chef Wes Hamilton wow you with American cuisine with Rocky Mountain roots. The four-course tasting menu ($89 per person or $149 with wine pairing) starts with an amuse bouche then moves to a selection of starters. After choosing from three intermezzo plates, you’ll have a hard time picking one of Hamilton’s creative entrees. His signature is a house-smoked buffalo tenderloin. While this is dining with altitude, it’s also dining with with a conscience. Couloir adheres to a sustainable policy, promising the majority of ingredients come from within 250 miles.

Believe it or not, Jackson Hole saw its first frozen yogurt shop open just this year with Dolce. While the temperature may seem a little cold for fro yo, Dolce offers a variety of other items to satisfy any sweet tooth. Try the handmade doughnuts, cooked fresh to order and served with a trio of dipping sauces, or choose from the lineup of gourmet desserts. With so many options — and late hours — you can take a break from the slopes and park it here all day. To go along with the sweets, grab a cup of gourmet coffee. You pick from the 14 types of beans from around the world, and staff will roast it on the spot in about 10 minutes. If it’s frozen yogurt that you crave, the variety of flavors boast numerous benefits. Made from California milk, they contain health-supporting probiotics and use only wholesome sweeteners. The yogurt is all organic, and owner Joe Rice says it is Jackson’s only all-organic fro yo.

Walking into Ignight, you’ll think you’re at a New York City club where bottle service is usually a must. Don’t let the sleek, modern look fool you. Blue Collar Restaurant Group continues its mission to make good food accessible to everyone with Ignight. Here, you’ll find specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed juices, sushi and an array of options, such as sliders, pizzas and sandwiches, to please even the pickiest eaters. It’s a great choice for a date night or a leisurely dinner with a group of friends. Begin the evening with the not-to-be-missed Elk Hunter, a cocktail of tequila, grapefruit and agave syrup served in a sea salt-lined glass. If you like sushi, you can’t go wrong with any one of the rolls that can be made with white or brown rice. Do yourself a favor, and order the signature Ignight Roll, which comes with sesame-seared albacore tuna, avocado, soft shell crab and sprouts topped with hot sesame wasabi aioli, Asian pear and tobiko.

This bustling hot spot is reminiscent of a Mario Batali restaurant, with a menu that could rival any of his. A wood oven fires perfect pizzas in unique combinations (think fig and speck or braised rabbit and mascarpone cheese), and the menu offers a great selection of starters, homemade pastas and seasonal salads. Sit at the wine bar if you don’t have a dinner reservation and nosh on plates of sausage-stuffed olives, salumi and imported cheese. Whatever you order, accompany it with a side of Brussels sprouts, which are fried and washed in a tangy pomegranate sauce. It is also a great option for lunch in the winter. Don’t worry if you are wearing your ski boots, others will be, too.

If there’s a dish that’s a must-try at The Kitchen, it’s Jarrett Schwartz’s specialty from the crudo bar: truffled tuna. This dish — featuring ahi sashimi rolled around tuna tartare and drizzled with an Asian truffle sauce — is a favorite of anyone who tries it. Diners have been known to order one. Then another. And then, another. But don’t stop there! The cuisine at The Kitchen embraces various culinary techniques, featuring dishes from crudo to pasta, that come together in a seamless, refined way. They are complemented with an interesting cocktail and wine list. Dishes are crafted from all-natural, small-farm meats, seasonal vegetables and sustainable, fresh fish. Save room for dessert. The fresh-baked cast iron cookie topped with vanilla ice cream is worth it.

Warning: You may be tempted to eat too many of Merry Piglets’ fresh chips and homemade salsa. Add the creamy queso dip, and you’ve surely ruined your dinner. It’s happened to many a local. Save room. Inside the bright walls of this 42-year-old eatery, you’ll find standard, delicious Mexican fare at great prices. Once you sip a house-made margarita, you’ll be glad you stopped by. Everything on the menu is made in-house and fresh to order. The diverse menu offers enough options for the entire family. Meats are pasture-raised and hormone-free. Fish for the incredible fish tacos is line-caught. The chicken fajita salad is a good alternative to one of the combo meals, but all are good options depending on your appetite. For vegetarians, opt for the spinach quesadillas, which are loaded with fresh spinach and jack cheese. The margarita options will keep you in your seat long enough to digest it all.

When you think of Jackson cuisine, steak and game certainly come to the top of your mind. There is no better place to kick up your boots and enjoy a casual but fine dining experience than at the Cowboy Steakhouse. With its cozy booths covered in knotty pine wood, the setting is as western as the movie “Shane.” There is an underground “burger special” locals won’t always tell you about, offering a special deal if you are seated before 6:30, but you may not want to pass up the buffalo ribeye, which is a whopping 22 ounces but worth every last bite. Don’t forget to finish the meal with a creme brulee or a warm bread pudding.

The peanut shells peppering the floor of this west bank restaurant are but one of many nods to good ol’ southern comfort. The owners scoured the best barbecue joints in the country to develop Q Roadhouse’s menu — an eclectic mix of down-home staples, roadhouse food and, yes, upper-crust cuisine. Even if you’re not a southerner, you’ll love the fried dill pickles served with a spicy remoulade; the hot, peel-and-eat shrimp; or the hush puppies with honey butter. Mouth watering yet? Hang on, because those are just the appetizers. For dinner, choose the sweet-tea-brined fried chicken. But really, you should go for what this place is known for: meat that’s smoked in-house using hybrid fuel and wood. You can’t go wrong with the brisket or the ribs. Can’t decide? Order the barbecue pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw.

Since opening a decade ago, this West Jackson establishment is the place to see and be seen in the valley. Locals call it “The Bistro.” You may just find yourself a few booths away from part-time residents Sandra Bullock or Harrison Ford, but this upscale restaurant is so unpretentious, you probably won’t even notice them. More than just a celebrity hangout, The Bistro has made a name for itself with its appealing cuisine. Chef Roger Freedman’s creative take on classic bistro fare has created another type of celebrity, the plated kind. Favorites include elk tartare served with hand-cut potato chips, meatloaf with a tomato, olive, caper sauce and the croque madame. If you like fried chicken, go on a Wednesday, when the dish is the nightly special. Make sure to book a reservation, as this place draws standing-room-only crowds most nights.

With a game room for the kids, 40 televisions for sports fans and 15 salad options for the ladies, you can’t go wrong coming to “The Winder” — as it’s affably known among locals — any day for lunch, dinner or a snack. The extensive bar offers 30 beers on tap and many appetizers to munch on next to the fireplace or in front of the big-screen sporting events. The comprehensive menu will give you so many choices you may not be able to narrow it down. So don’t. Share a few plates of appetizers such as barbecue nachos, hot wings and cheese fries. Or, opt to build your own whole or slices of pizza (the carne asada is to die for). The menu offers 13 burgers, which can be made in Angus, turkey or buffalo, in many unique combinations. Try The Avocado, two patties topped with cheddar and, of course, avocado. If you come on a Sunday during football season, prepare for a party, and pick your seats carefully based on your favorite team’s fans.

Want the same great food but in a more casual atmosphere? Then head next door to the Silver Dollar Bar, a famous watering hole that is a must for any Jackson Hole experience. Sit at the bar, where 2,032 uncirculated 1921 Morgan Silver Dollars are inlaid in its surface. You can select from the full Grill menu in the bar or the bar menu. Here, you must order a famous Bartenders Margarita, which comes with Jose Cuervo, Patron Citronge, sweet and sour mix, lime juice and a splash of Grand Marnier. The Silver Dollar Bar features free live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays as well as one of the most popular evenings in town: Bluegrass Tuesdays. On Sundays through football season, mix your own bloody mary. And make sure to order up some portobello fries tossed with truffle oil, red pepper flakes, Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh parsley alongside some of the elk sliders.

With the honor of twice being recognized as the Small Brewery of the Year, along with having a lively atmosphere, the Snake River Brewery is a great place to go any time of the day or night. This neighborhood hangout, known as “The Brew Pub,” is always packed with its die-hard regulars, but thankfully, the two-story building has a lot of seating for many more. Grab a spot by the fireplace and enjoy the scene while you sip one of the pub’s cold, freshly brewed beers. Can’t decide on just one to try? Order the sampler tray and enjoy a little of each before you select your favorite for the second round. Snack on a homemade warm, soft pretzel or enjoy a pile of crispy fries. For the main meal, you can’t go wrong with the California pizza — a unique crispy pie with a salad on top. Other favorites include the spicy peanut chicken pasta and the classic fish and chips.

The Snake River Grill has become a Jackson Hole landmark, known for its warm atmosphere, extensive wine list, delicious food, and attentive staff.

Visitors always want to know where they can get a good sandwich. And locals always give them the same response: Sweetwater Restaurant. This historic downtown lunch staple offers a number of hearty sandwiches and a dozen salads to select from. With shady, outdoor seating that offers views of Snow King Mountain, and a cozy interior, plan to linger over your lunch at this log cabin. Start by ordering The Sweetwater, a refreshing combination of sweet tea vodka, lemonade and 7Up. Make sure not to miss the gyro (the only spot in Jackson for a gyro). If ordering a salad, choose the feta, herb and garlic salad dressing, which is as old as the 35-year-old restaurant. It will leave you begging for the recipe. But Sweetwater is about more than just lunch. The menu offers an upscale twist on traditional comfort food such as fried green tomatoes and buffalo sloppy Joes. The Speedgoat, antelope finished with a demi-glaze and sweet confit tomatoes, is a must-try!

This downtown spot has the notoriety of being the first Thai restaurant in the state of Wyoming. The extensive menu highlights offerings from all regions of Thailand, where the owner learned to cook — sometimes on a train — hence his Train-Style Fried Rice. In addition to the standard Thai favorites, Thai Me Up offers a unique twist — an in-house brewery with a rotating selection of unbelievable West Coast-style microbrews. You won’t find beer like this anywhere else. The bar area also offers a great selection of appetizers such as pot stickers, Thai wings and spring rolls as well as $6 curry specials. If you really want a special evening, start the meal with the flaming 45-ounce Bamboozled (made with house vodka, rum, juice and coconut milk), and who knows where the night will take you. And since you might be here for a while, you will be happy to know that Thai Me Up serves dinner and snacks until about midnight.

Since opening six years ago, Trio has become a neighborhood favorite, just a quick stroll away for downtown residents. The atmosphere is hip, lively and inviting, like dining in a corner bistro in any big city. And the food? Some of the best in Jackson Hole. Start dinner by ordering a specialty cocktail (try an interesting combo such as a pink peppercorn caipirinha.) Then, wait to be impressed by chef/owners Will Bradof and Paul Wireman, who pack the restaurant nightly with crowds seeking innovative dishes such as braised elk Bolognese or smoked trout with roasted beets. The well-edited wine selection shows that Bradof and Wireman are just as good with their pairings as they are with their food. Reservations are a must, but if you find yourself without one, try to score a seat at the bar, a favorite spot for splitting a pizza, wild mushroom salad and a bottle of Spanish red wine.

This cozy, 32-seat restaurant was first known to be the best breakfast in town for its hotel guests. While it may still be hard to get a seat if you don’t have a room key, outside guests are now welcome — when space is available — to enjoy the home-baked treats and amazing daily specials. Dinner at The Wild Sage has become the newest, best-kept secret in town with an inventive menu that incorporates game, meat and seafood while sourcing organic, sustainable and regional ingredients as much as possible. The ever-changing options offer seasonal cuisine and suggested by-the-glass wine pairings with each course. Questions about the food? The chef is working within sight in the exhibition-style kitchen and is available to discuss dishes. The newest addition to The Wild Sage is a small, sophisticated bar and den area where you can enjoy a drink or reserve the space for private dining opportunities.