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Un adieu imminent au Jour de Fête
The Aspen Daily News captures the end of an era.
Jour de Fête’s final day of operation is Jan. 26, something Mottier and his family members regularly hear about from customers breezing in and out of the cafe’s doors: They’re bummed to see it go but appreciate the run it made. Though the Mottiers’ three daughters and son helped make the operation a family affair, they all have other career plans. Combined with the restaurant’s 20-year lease expiring at the end of January and new lease terms that were not attractive to Mottier, he decided it was time to close.
Voted Best Breakfast in Aspen 2019 & 2020
We were honored to receive the official Aspen Times title of Best Breakfast in Aspen, as well as second Best Coffee and third Best Sandwich Shop.
Thanks for the love, Aspen!
[TOP RIGHT: The Aspen Times, THREE OTHERS: Daniele Mottier]
Aspen’s Best Coffee
Just ask the Aspen Sojourner. Our very own über talented chef and patriarch Olivier Mottier and his amazing coffee creations were featured in “Aspen’s 5 Must-Sip Cups of Coffee.”
Frenchman Olivier Mottier runs the deli-bakery Jour De Fête. What’s left of Aspen’s salt of the earth line up early at the door for their morning joe. Greeting you at the counter, Mottier makes a full range of craft coffees with the quick hands of a magician, using Euro-popular Italian blend Lavazza. The Americano is a potent favorite, whether accompanied by a fat breakfast burrito or a killer chocolate éclair.
We couldn’t agree more. Come taste for yourself.
