ZIGZAG ASPEN, CO
RESTAURANT⏤BAR⏤APRÈS⏤EVENTS
MONDAY ⏤ FRIDAY 3PM ⏤ 10PM
HAPPY HOUR 3PM ⏤ 5PM DAILY
WEEKEND BRUNCH 11:30AM ⏤ 3PM
One block from Aspen Mountain's base, ZIGZAG defies the expected. We've created more than a restaurant⏤it's the home of Chalet Casual, where culinary ambition meets mountain mystique. Our philosophy blends modern chic with mountain edge: take risks, push boundaries, honor technique. At the heart of our kitchen, the town's last wood-burning oven speaks to both heritage and innovation. Each evening unfolds as its own masterpiece, where precision meets playfulness and fine dining finds its edge. Join us at the intersection of bold flavors and alpine allure, as we rewrite the rules of modern mountain cuisine.
A New Era for ZIGZAG
Chef Mark Connell is a modern Aspen culinary force—recognized for thoughtful, ingredient-led cuisine that’s elevated, but never precious. His journey started early in Reno, then sharpened through Colorado Mountain College in Vail under mentors David Whieler and Paul Ferzaca, with additional study at ICIF in Piemonte, Italy and pastry training at CIA Napa, where he was named “Most Valuable Patissier.”
His resume includes some of the most influential kitchens in the country—The French Laundry, Alinea, Studio, Salts, and Straight Wharf—before stepping into leadership roles of his own. In Santa Fe, he earned Restaurant of the Year at State Capital Kitchen, then returned to Colorado to open Parc Aspen, winning Best Restaurant two years in a row and Best Chef in 2025.
At ZZ Aspen, Mark is here for the next chapter: pushing the standard, mentoring talent, and adding a new kind of energy to Aspen dining—polished, alive, and built for the mountain.
