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Business as Usual: Grab a slice of Snowmass

Compiled by Jill Beathard
Snowmass Sun
Partners David Dugan and Nenad Rafajlovic in Slice's wine cellar.
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Slice

Base Village

970-923-2743

http://www.slicesnowmass.com

Editor’s note: Business as Usual is a series highlighting local businesses in Snowmass Village. It is published weekly in the Snowmass Sun.

Owned by the same team that runs Base Camp Bar & Grill, Slice, located on the second floor of the red barn building in Base Village, offers comfort food at its finest. A slice of pizza can be just the thing to warm you up after a day on the slopes, but Slice’s menu isn’t limited to just pies, and its bar selection is just as extensive.

Snowmass Sun: How did your business start?



David Dugan: With the closing of the long-running Goodfellas Pizza (formerly on the Snowmass Village Mall) and an empty space in the center of Base Village, we saw an opportunity to take a shot on a concept we had been tossing around for some time. We really had a crunch to get it open in time for the Christmas season, so we threw the basic concept together and have evolved tremendously from there.

Snowmass Sun: What services or goods do you sell?




David Dugan: We sell a full Italian menu including a fantastic wine list put together by Nenad Rafajlovic. People who think we are only pizza are always pleasantly surprised when they can get amazing calamari, authentic pastas and homemade Italian desserts.

Snowmass Sun: What makes your business unique?

David Dugan: Our food and service set us apart. We take great measures to make sure all our food is made from scratch with the best and freshest ingredients. Our whole staff really enjoys the reactions we get from our customers when they dine with us. There is a lot of pride and passion in this restaurant.

Snowmass Sun: Who is your primary clientele?

David Dugan: We serve everyone. We have a really cool back room we use for our more lively groups as well as kids parties, but the whole restaurant really works for a casual or more intimate dining experience.

Snowmass Sun: What is the best thing about running a business in Snowmass?

David Dugan: That’s a tough one. We love getting to be around all the colorful locals as well as meeting and getting to know many of our visitors from all over the world. We also absolutely get a lot of joy from providing some of the best food in the valley. It’s a lot of fun working the dining room when you know everyone is having a great time.