Keystone Mothers Day Brunch

If you are lucky enough to be able to bring your mother to Keystone for a mountain weekend get away for mothers day.  Take your mom out for a special mothers day brunch.  The Keystone lodge and spa’s Edgewater Cafe is putting on a nice special brunch from 6:30 to 2:30.   This is also a great time to take advantage of spa specials at the Keystone Lodge and Spa, treat your mother to a nice massage for only $85 at the fantastic spa.

Keystone Lake at Keystone Resort

Parrot Eyes at River Run Village

Being a local in Summit County (Keystone) it’s hard to find restaurants and bars that you actually enjoy going to. But there is one  place called “Parrot Eyes” and the decor is great, think Jimmy Buffet garage sale. Located in River Run Village and always has awesome deals and great food to go with those deals. Some of the deals include 2 for 1, which for a struggling snowboarder is perfect for my budget. Outside they have a very large patio, which in the summertime is great to kick back and enjoy the weather or in the winter sit out by the iron fire pit and warm up before heading back out on the hill. And after a long day of skiing is a great place to pop into for a tasty margarita, and the staff is quick on the drinks and really friendly, and the quicker the drink the better you are on these days.  When we have friends staying in the River Run Condos we love to apre’s ski at Parrot Eyes, so they can hit the margaritas and be in a hot tub in minutes..

And seriously how can you go wrong with a pick you own lobster tank? On the weekends they have live bands and karaoke which could not make for a better night.  Parrot Eyes is definitely a restaurant/bar worth stopping at while in Keystone Colorado.

Best Pizza in Keystone Resort Colorado!

Nothing says family vacation like huddling around a nice warm…PIZZA!   For the best pie in all of Keystone (maybe even Colorado) I will settle for nothing other than Pizza 101.  Everything from the crust up is just a notch above anywhere else.     If you are planning on going out to eat, Pizza 101 is probably not your best option, simply because they don’t have not much seating there.  There is seating for 4, and it is next to the cash register and wedged in between a window and the bar section (no alcohol).  My suggestion, take out or delivery.  If you are interested in a sit down pizza eatery, I will have a backup plan for you in just a minute.  My favorite pizza for a slice is the meatball.   It’s amazing…borderline addictive, especially for $2.75, which is a great deal because that slice is Huge!   As far as a whole pizza goes, my co-workers and I usually debate and debate over a pizza and then get the Casper.  The Casper is loaded with white sauce, spinach, artichoke hearts, roasted Garlic, fresh Tomatoes and cheeses.  It is $28.00 for a large, but if you can eat more than 2 slices, well, you should be ashamed of yourself.   Pizza 101 is really easy to get to from the Summit Cove front desk.  Go west on hwy 6 for about .2 miles and turn left at Rasor Dr.  Make an immediate left and an immediate right and Pizza 101 is on the left.  For more information, check out Pizza 101 Keystone Colorado.

A nice backup plan, if your family is looking for a sit down pizza restaurant, is Pizza on the Plaza.  Right in Lakeside Village, they have a much more extensive menu than 101 including sandwiches, salads, appetizers and soups.  I like eating here because the Lakeside village is nice and peaceful and quiet.  During the summer I like to grab a slice and sit on their private patio and enjoy the view of the lake.  Their prices are a little cheaper than Pizza 101, and their sandwiches are great.  My favorite sandwich over there is definitely the gyro.  They load on the meat and the tziziki sauce is great!  Sandwiches are between 8 and 10 bucks.  Pizza can run anywhere from $12- as much as you want to spend.  Another great aspect of Pizza on the Plaza is the full bar.  They usually do a great happy hour with drink specials and $1 slices, so that makes for a nice Apres Ski atmosphere.   These guys are pick up and dine-in only so don’t expect them to deliver!  Also, If you are trying to get a slice quickly from Pizza on the Plaza, but you just got off the Gondola, try Pizza on the Run. This is a smaller version of Pizza on the Plaza and it is in River Run Village.  I could not find a website for these guys anywhere but if you have any questions for them try calling them at 970-468-9501.

Best Hot Wings in Keystone Colorado

What makes a good hot wing? Is it the burn on your lips after smacking down a piping hot wing dipped in blue cheese?  Is it the option between blue cheese and ranch?  How about the size of the wing or leg, have you ever gotten a plate full mini hot wings and wondered who killed the baby chickens and put them on my plate?  We have wondered this and more about hot wings and want to take a minute to steer you in the direction on Keystone Resorts best hot wings.  After meticoulous research including gallons of beer, hundreds of wings, dozens of wet naps, loss of feeling in your lips, indegestion and floss runs we have a couple of must stop here spots in Keystone Resort for wings.

Keystone has a couple ways to buy wings, during specials and uber full price.  We highly recommend enjoying happy hour wings at our local watering holes, not only do you get much better prices on wings but you also get cheap beer which is again, a huge factor in enjoying hot wings in Keystone.

Best places for hot wings in Keystone

First Stop:  This will be your fanciest stop on the hot wing tour of Keystone, head over to Wolf Rock in River Run Village.  They will dazzle you with hot wings of different varieties, don’t mind the sometimes stuffier crowds and head right to the bar. You can order up some wings in Thai flavored, traditional buffalo, or what they call Diablo (we call disabled), too hot for comfort in the morning.  Now this is a nicer setting than some of our other hot wing stops in Keystone but don’t spend too much time here or you will be fast out of cash and heading to the ATM before you order a second round of beer.  We like to stop here becuase it’s on the way off the mountain and that is just plain easy….

Second Stop: Kickapoo Tavern, I know you just walked past it on your way to the Wolf Rock but we didn’t think you would be as comfortable walking into the wolf rock after 2 beers and a dozen wings at the Kickapoo Tavern first so head back over across River Run Village and pony up to the bar, we recommend sitting away from the doors because it will get cold with skiers in and out.  You can order your wings here and make a mess because its busy enough no one will notice.  The prices are slightly cheaper than at Wolf Rock but your only down to two choices, Hot or Thai, but your beer choices are better here.  The wings are big, juicy, plenty of sauce, nothing to write home about but I sure won’t be upset with a thing after this hot wing stop in River Run Village.

Third Stop: Leave River Run Village and walk  over to the Gateway Lodge, you can cut across the main skier parking lot and cut down into the front of Gateway.  Walk to the far side just past the SummitCove check in office and stop over at the Haywood Cafe, here you can catch wing night on Sundays for 25cents a pop and order BBQ, Hot, or Hotter.  The wings are dripping in sauce, plump fat chickens were rounded up for these hot wings, tons of meat, sauce, and always a $1 beer on tap for the must wash down order or hotters.  They call them wingie dingies here but don’t worry, they are our top pick for wing and beer specials in Keystone.  Enjoy this during football season and you might not leave!

Fourth Stop: Walk out the front door and head left, you will enjoy a moment of cold mountain air on your way over to the Snake River Saloon.  The Snake is 1/2 fancy 1/2 bar crowd that won’t sit on the fancy side and might not be let in if they tried.  Here at the snake you can enjoy hot wings with the locals and drink beer like a pro, reasonable prices and straight forward options, Hot Wings is all you need to say, no need to order how you like em cause they only come one way here, served hot, meaty, buffaloed.  Just the way we like em, best served with an ice cold bud draft and your on your way to a sleepless gut wrenching night of hot wings revenge!

So if you were just looking for some wings and beer for a happy hour pit stop on your way back to your place in Keystone Colorado, head on over to the Snake River Saloon and pony up to the bar.  However if you want to watch a game then the Haywood is a much better spot for watching sports and eating wings so if you are wanting to catch a game and eat wings they are hands down the winner.