What a cool vibe at Chasing Rabbits in Vail Village! This is not your standard ski town establishment. Part restaurant, part night club, part speakeasy with a European feel.
I've dined at Chasing Rabbits twice and have been delighted both times. The experience itself makes it worth checking out and the food is also superb. There are two dining areas, a lively open space in the front, and a quaint, quieter library which is where I have eaten both times. The library has a Dali theme, and if you and your dining partner need topics of conversation, you can admire the fun and kitschy art and objects that adorn the bookshelves.
Even the menu has a literary theme, divided into preface, introductions, prologue, and epilogue. The hitipiti on the preface menu is a delicious feta spread and the tuna carpaccio was beautiful and tender. The crispy xtapodi (octopus) was tender and had a beautiful smoky flavor. For entrees (prologue), the Vegan moussaka was surprisingly flavorful and beautiful, the toasted cashew cream unique and delicious. The snapper was just so-so, very tender but a bit bland for my taste. The Loup de Mer (epilogue) was the standout - a whole fish to share with a unique presentation of whole grapes and fennel.
After dinner, take a stroll through the windy halls of the complex, where you will truly feel like Alice and Wonderland fallen down the rabbit hole. There is a game room complete with a bar with a marquis theme, and fun arcade games that are fun for the whole family. The space turns into a nightclub after hours, with a DJ spinning hip beats. Or you can check out some smooth jazz in the speakeasy on weekends when it is open.
Overall a super cool experience that is different from anything in Vail. Highly recommend for a unique, delicious and entertaining evening! read more
