Ellen’s guidebook
Alpine skiing
River Run is the main lodge at the bottom of Baldy, where you can take a gondola to the top of the mountain
19 locals recommend
River Run Day Lodge
520 Serenade LnRiver Run is the main lodge at the bottom of Baldy, where you can take a gondola to the top of the mountain
Warm Springs Day Lodge
201 Picabo StNordic & hiking trails
Sawtooth National Rec Area
5 Northfork Canyon RdGalena Lodge
15187 State Hwy 75Best Nordic and hiking trails, equipment rental, delicious food
Sightseeing
Sun Valley Lodge
1 Sun Valley RdQuaint village, shops, places to eat, historic Sun Valley Lodge
My favorite coffee spots
Best coffee, ground locally, delicious espresso and lattes. High-end coffee supplies, but no food offered. It's all about COFFEE!
Lizzys Fresh Coffee
491 10th StBest coffee, ground locally, delicious espresso and lattes. High-end coffee supplies, but no food offered. It's all about COFFEE!
Great coffee and light food--best avocado toast! Intimate conversational café.
12 locals recommend
Maude’s Coffee and Clothes
311 1st Ave NGreat coffee and light food--best avocado toast! Intimate conversational café.
My favorite brunch places
Breakfast through lunch favorites in Ketchum
The Kneadery
260 N Leadville AveWonderful comfort food with atmosphere and a sunny terrace
Cristina's
520 Second St EDelicious bakery goods
Good food, lively, terrace eating under umbrellas -- a summer favorite
33 locals recommend
Bigwood Bread Café
380 East AveGood food, lively, terrace eating under umbrellas -- a summer favorite
Delicious Austrian pastries, brunch/lunch; favorite gathering place with fire in winter and flowering outdoor terrace in the heart of Sun Valley Village.
16 locals recommend
Konditorei Restaurant
1 Sun Valley RdDelicious Austrian pastries, brunch/lunch; favorite gathering place with fire in winter and flowering outdoor terrace in the heart of Sun Valley Village.
Sun Valley Club
200 Trail Creek RdGorgeous views over the golf course and really good food.
My favorite restaurants for dinner
Enoteca
300 N Main StHard to get into, for good reason!
Town Square Tavern
360 East AveWonderful food, eclectic menu, great bar but not loud.
Exquisite Asian fusion cooking. No reservations, so go early or late or during slack season. Tiny and sometimes a bit loud.
34 locals recommend
Rickshaw
460 Washington AveExquisite Asian fusion cooking. No reservations, so go early or late or during slack season. Tiny and sometimes a bit loud.
Vintage
231 Leadville AveSpecial occasion gourmet. $$$. Small and intimate.
French, Old World, and $$. Authentic French fries!! Lovely outdoor dinning in summer.
17 locals recommend
Michel's Christiania
303 Walnut AveFrench, Old World, and $$. Authentic French fries!! Lovely outdoor dinning in summer.
Rominna's
580 Washington AveIntimate, usually delicious, and not on many lists.
Ketchum Grill
520 East AveAn old favorite with very good comfort food.
Divine outdoors on a beautiful summer evening. I'm not so fond of the indoor restaurant, though the food is good.
9 locals recommend
Grill at Knob Hill
960 N Main StDivine outdoors on a beautiful summer evening. I'm not so fond of the indoor restaurant, though the food is good.
C.K.'s Real Food
320 S Main StFavorite Hailey restaurant.
Absolutely delicious Thai food in Hailey. Mr. Dang is a wonderful host.
27 locals recommend
Dang's Thai Cuisine
310 North Main StreetAbsolutely delicious Thai food in Hailey. Mr. Dang is a wonderful host.