Since ski season started in November, my husband has been lamenting the loss of The Village Café for his après routine.
But there’s a new kid in town that goes by the name of Bodega. And let me tell you, my husband’s been spending a lot of time there.
If you haven’t checked out this Teton Village market/bottle shop/bar/gas station, which Fine Dining Restaurant Group reopened last year, then you should. You can head here for a vodka-spiked Greyhound slushie after a day of skiing, then grab a bottle of wine and some steaks to take home for dinner.
This has been extremely positive for our marriage. I don’t really mind if he après’s until 7 if he brings home dinner. Am I right?
In addition to running Fine Dining Chef Joel Tate’s butchery program from there, Bodega has also lunch some fun new specials for this winter season.
Their Karma Kouloir allows you to buy a drink for a friend, who can redeem it whenever he or she likes. Simply pay for the drink, write your name and your friend’s name on the marker board and specify what drink he or she gets to chug down.
Bodega is also doing a $9 beer and brat special from Wednesday through Sunday. Available between 3 and 6 p.m., the special gets you a Roadhouse Brewing Co. beer and a house-made brat (make sure to try the Black and Blue with blue cheese). 
On Saturdays and Sunday, Bodega is offering all day bloody marys with their scratch-made mix. You’ll find traditional garnishes such as olives and pepperoncini’s with these. Or, opt for a hot cocktail option, which includes Irish coffee or hot chocolate with Schnaaps.
Finally, you can choose to test your luck with their $2 blind beer grab bag. Pay your cash, put your hand in the kraft bag and whatever beer you grab is yours.
So this weekend, why not mix up your after-ski routine and check ’em out. And while your there, buy me a Sloshie, (I spell my name with a C).
