So much for the balmy weather, but at least Vail's restaurants are still toasty with bargains.
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Vail Mountain is scheduled to open for the season on Nov. 21 and Beaver Creek on Nov. 26. One of the greatest parts in the lull of activity before this happens are dining deals throughout the valley.
Here are some tasty off-season deals (week of Nov. 6):
Vail
Terra Bistro: 50% off dinner entrees.
La Tour: 50% off all entrees, 30% off all bottled wine and an extra 10% off if you show your Epic Pass.
Nozawa: 50% off sushi rolls, 4 p.m. to close Tues, Thurs and Sun, 25% off sushi rolls and entrees all day.
Billy's Island Grill: 50% off dinner entrees (but closed Tues and Wednes).
Bully Ranch: 30% off lunch and dinner food items.
Kelly Liken: 50% off all food, plus selected wine and cocktails.
Da Vinci: 50% off entire dinner menu.
Cucina Rustica: $9.95 three-course lunch.
Campo de Fiori: $36 three-course dinner, choose from entire menu, Tues-Sat.
Avon
Avondale Restaurant: 10% off breakfast or lunch bill.
Beaver Creek and Cordillera
Spago: $48 four-course chef's tasting menu or $78 with wine pairing.
Grouse Mountain Grill: $39.00 three-course dinner from autumn menu and wine discounts.
Mirador: two-for-one dinner entrees and wine discounts.
Edwards
The French Press: 50% off dinner entrees.
The Gashouse: 50% off dinner entrees.
Main Street Grill: $5 lunch specials Monday-Friday, 2-for-1 dinners if you mention Vail Daily ad.
Rick & Kelly's American Bistro: Three courses for dinner for $25.