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That last tumble you took down the ski slope might have done you in for the day, or at least your exhausted, bone-weary body. But just because you've had your fill of romping across the snow doesn't mean it's time to call it a night. Keystone's superabundant restaurant and pub scene serves as the berth of River Run Village, providing a variety of eateries to refresh and recharge both body and mind.

Inxpot, located in the heart of the village, offers the java jolt you'll need to get going before you ascend the mountain first thing in the morning. A locally owned coffee and breakfast shop that uses locally grown Vail Coffee Roasters beans, this quaint and quirky spot offers up coffee, breakfast, and specialty post-ski drinks. Drop by later in the day to curl up on a soft couch with a book from their bookstore, or sip a spirit while enjoying a round of checkers, chess or the mightily entertaining "Exquisite corpse" game. (www.inxpot.com).

If you need a place to meet up with that hottie you met showboating on the slopes, visit Kickapoo Tavern for an aprs-ski drink and chat. Order some appetizers and make it an early dinner. Best bets include the chips with blackened tomato salsa and guacamole, the fried mushrooms, or Malibu coconut mahi medallions. Kickapoo also dishes up premium black Angus steaks, trout, and other daily specials. (www.kickapootavern.com)

When you want to impress the kiddies rather than the opposite sex, Bite Me Pizza in the Mountain House at the Mountain House Base Area is more than a mouthful for the family. From popcorn chicken, personal pizzas, and miniburgers to deep fried pretzels and a "mess o' fries", Bite Me is sure to have something to please even the most ravenous skier fresh off the mountain. They are literally hot pizza and cold beer, in one of the coolest atmospheres around.

Ready for something truly homemade and refreshing? Have your next sip at Pug Ryan's in Dillon. Their Pallavicini Pilsner, Morningwood Wheat, and Scottish Pale Ale have won awards and are also available canned in to-go packs. Pug Ryan's offers happy hour specials daily on food and beverages, including 25% off appetizers Sunday-Thursday. (www.pugryans.com)

An evening at Alpenglow Stube will literally transport you to the next level of high-altitude dining. Alpenglow, which means "mountain glow" in German, is named for the vivid orange rays of light that reflect off the mountains at sunset, creating one of the most spectacular views in Keystone. Gondolas carry diners

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