Aspen's locally owned "Hidden Gem," Mawa's Kitchen celebrates where Chef Mawa McQueen's West African heritage meets French technique at 8,000 feet. Steps from Aspen Airport with mountain views, this James Beard semifinalist and Michelin Guide Recommended destination transforms seasonal Colorado ingredients into Afro-Mediterranean revelations.Chef McQueen draws from local farms and ancestral roots, creating dinner dishes with bold, layered soul: West African gumbo with Colorado okra, vegetable Peanut Butter Maffé and spices, ancient Fonio grains reimagined. Her hyper-seasonal menus honor traditional techniques while embracing alpine terroir.Breakfast to dinner, seven days weekly, bridging continents on every plate through diaspora cooking and French precision. Limited seating. Reservations strongly encouraged.Awards: Michelin Guide, James Beard, 2-time Governor's Award.Please note, we seat complete parties only.Uber Transportation available, please check your App,