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One of Manhattan’s favorite Italian spots is transferring to the Rockies for winter. 

No longer is the preferred ski resort chosen based on the perfect piste – destinations are chosen based on crowd, accommodations, shopping opportunities, and, more and more often, restaurants. Throwing its hat into Aspen’s hospitality ring is beloved NYC spot Marea, which is opening at the St Regis Aspen Resort on December 22.

Marea at The Snow Lodge marks the restaurant’s third outpost, following on from the successes of Marea Beverly Hills in 2024 and the launch of the first-ever Marea just off Central Park back in 2009. 

In NYC and LA, it is Marea’s take on Italy’s ‘coastal cuisine’ that has seen it amount to a loyal set of diners. Dishes guided by the ocean might sound jarring in a mountain resort just about as far away as one can get from the sea, but Marea has gone to efforts to refine its menu to suit snowy scenes. New additions include a white bolognese with kale, ricotta and fennel, and a poached egg salad with Barolo vinaigrette. 

A few icons remain though – octopus and bone marrow fusilli pasta is a long-standing favorite, as is butter-poached lobster with burrata and the crudo selection. The accompanying wine list has been created by senior brand director Francesco Grosso and prioritizes Italian varietals.

Hosted inside St Regis Aspen’s The Snow Lodge – an outpost of Montauk’s The Surf Lodge – Marea is planning to embody the resort’s infamous après-ski scene (the Fountain Courtyard regularly hosts world-class DJs) while adding a touch of fine-dining refinement.

Marea’s move to the Rockies marks but the latest in an ever-growing group of restaurants taking up residence in the snow. Over in Montana, Grant Achatz is offering M by the Alinea Group at Big Sky for a limited run from December 19 through March 31. Chef Enrico Bartolini is briefly leaving his Italian restaurant empire (laden with a total of 14 Michelin stars) behind for two nights at Deer Valley Resort, Utah, from January 9. And over in St Moritz, Badrutt’s Palace is hosting both Copenhagen’s two-Michelin-starred Kong Hans Kælder (December 22, 2025 — January 26, 2026) and Chile’s award-winning Boragó (February 18, 2026 — March 1, 2026).

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The lavish residence crowns the uppermost floors of Waldorf Astoria Residences Ras Al Khaimah’s beachfront tower. 

A recent unveiling of its Sky Palace triplex at the Waldorf Astoria Residences Ras Al Khaimah – the only residence of its kind in the Northern Emirates – revealed an ultra-elite space that spans the full 21st to 23rd floors of the resort.

Sky Palace has been designed for those demanding the highest expression of privacy, prestige, and permanence. The three-level complex has an impressive floor space of 9,784 sq ft, with floor-to-ceiling windows that grant unparalleled views of the Arabian Gulf, Al Marjan Island, and the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan.

Inside, exquisite marble floors, earthy colors, and inviting furnishings curate the space at the seven-star address. Throughout, it’s been fitted with a high-end, smart-home system and state-of-the-art appliances designed to assist with modern living.

The privileges are exactly what one would expect from a property priced at AED 130 million (approx. $35.4m). They include an expansive, panoramic terrace with a private pool; a private internal lift connecting all three levels of the triplex; a VIP lift from the ground floor to the residence; a private wellness suite including a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam room; and priority access across the resort’s fine dining restaurants, longevity spa, cigar lounge, private beach, and yacht club destinations. Dedicated butler and round-the-clock concierge service is, of course, part of the package.

Expected to be seen as an architectural icon in Ras Al Khaimah’s skyline, Al Hamra’s group chief executive officer, Benoy J Kurien stated: “The Sky Palace is more than a residence – it is a global statement of rarity and refinement. It reflects not only Waldorf Astoria’s legacy of elegance, but also Ras Al Khaimah’s transformation into one of the region’s most desirable destinations for luxury living.”

Speaking previously about the launch of Waldorf Astoria Residences in Ras Al Khaimah, set to open in 2026, Kurien added that it “reflects a growing preference for high-end luxury living and exclusive services in the Northern Emirates, [highlighting] increasing confidence from global investors in the Emirates’ progress and desire to make it their home.”

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