The guest experience at Copper Mountain continues to evolve and will soon feature a number of new choices in restaurants and unique mountain experiences including casual fine dining at the C.B. Grille, fun lunch options, unique gifts at Kokomo, a working art gallery/studio, a centralized Guest Service area and more.
Soon to open near Copper's West Lake are Chubs, The Mike Newton Gallery and Kokomo. Chubs, located near McGillycuddy's Irish Pub on West Lake, will feature crepes, hot drinks, ice cream and Panini sandwiches. Chubs is also the new location where guests can pick up ice skate rentals and sign up for curling and broomball games. The Mike Newton Gallery is located next door to Chubs on West Lake and will feature fine art by local and regional artists. The Gallery will also be a working studio where guests can drop in and speak to guest artists.
Down the West Lake boardwalk, next to Sharp Shooter Photography is Kokomo featuring distinctive Colorado gifts including ornaments, pottery, woodcrafts, candles, and more. Unique to Kokomo are an assortment of all natural soaps-by-the-slice crafted by a local artisan. "Kokomo has a 'rustic feminine' feel but our male customers can certainly feel just as comfortable and can always find that perfect, locally crafted gift," notes Carol Weigel, Copper Mountain resident and Kokomo owner.
Soon to open in Burning Stones Plaza in the heart of Copper are two new restaurants – Red Hots and Incline Bar & Grill. Copper Red Hots specializes in creating the perfect hot dog, bratwurst or specialty sausage for hungry snow riders and is perfectly situated near the base of the American Eagle Chairlift. With 20 toppings to flavor each red hot, guests can satisfy every taste.
Incline Bar & Grill is an eclectic American grill specializing in rotisserie, barbeque, salads, sandwiches and fajitas serving lunch, après and dinner. With more than 90 years of combined experience in the county, owner/operators and local restaurateurs Bobby Kato, Bobby Starekow and John Tuso, have made major updates to the restaurant's interior space with a focus on service and ambiance.
Not to be forgotten is another new restaurant along the Ten Mile Creek in the Village at Copper – C.B. Grille across from Starbucks. C.B. Grille, named after the covered bridge nearby, features Colorado cuisine with French and Mediterranean influences and a high end chophouse flare. C.B. Grille will be the perfect place for elegant yet casual dining using only the finest ingredients available.
Already open at Copper are two favorite establishments, Pizza Carlo and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, under new ownership. Pizza Carlo, located in Burning Stones Plaza at the base of the American Eagle Chairlift serves delicious pizza, calzones, subs and salads in a playful and laid back atmosphere.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has long been the place to find hot chocolate, the best caramel apples on the planet and homemade fudge. With new ownership comes new ideas and the family owned and operated shop has already started producing new treats like chocolate-dipped fruits, six distinct flavors of hot chocolate and the unique dipped jalapeños. "We're excited by the strong energy at Copper and we love the idea of making a connection with our guests," adds Nick Chapin, co-owner and operator of the Chocolate Factory.
Guests and Homeowners alike will have all their needs cared for in the new Guest Services Center, located on the ground floor of the Copper One Building in the Mountain Adventure Center. The new space offers direct sales access to any Ski & Ride School product, season passes and the new Private Lesson and Adventure Desk. The Adventure Desk sells a diverse selection of activities, from Dining in the Woods to kiteboarding, and can even help make dinner reservations.
"The new Guest Services space adjoining the Mountain Adventure Center allows all of our guests an uncomplicated experience for any of our resort activities," notes Copper's Guest Services Director Rob Schwartz. "We are now able to quickly serve our guests and manage our volumes in a much better way."
