Business as Usual: What’s in your Stew Pot?

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

A hearty bowl of soup — just the thing to warm and fill you up after a day spent skiing and riding on the slopes.

That’s just as true today as it was in 1972 when The Stew Pot opened on the Snowmass Village Mall. Offering sandwiches, salads, chili and freshly made soup and stew of the day, this restaurant serves simply great food, explains owner Fletcher Duke.

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Snowmass Sun: How did your business start?

Fletcher Duke: The Stew Pot was started in 1972 by Bob and Ruth Kevan.

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Snowmass Sun: What services or goods do you sell?

Fletcher Duke: We specialize in soup, stews, sandwiches, and salads. We are a full-service, sit-down restaurant that offers lunch and dinner. We also have a full liquor license and offer carry-out.

Snowmass Sun: What makes your business unique?

Fletcher Duke: The Stew Pot is unique in that it is one of the few original businesses remaining from the early days of our resort. It is rare to find a restaurant that has operated in the same location for over 40 years.

Snowmass Sun: Who is your primary clientele?

Fletcher Duke: Our primary clientele is anybody in Snowmass from mall employees to hotel guest to second-home owners.

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

Fletcher Duke: The best part about owning a business in Snowmass is that there are offseasons.