Time to shut down if no one cares.
Tried Diner Deluxe in Aspen tonight for the first time. No trouble getting a reservation for two on a Saturday night even though I didn't book until after 4 pm.
Restaurant about 3/4 full on main floor when we arrived. Very courteous server and she was prompt to greet us and get drinks going. Nice setting and ambiance.
Then the trouble started. My meal was brought to the table and the wait staff said my wife's meal would be right up......five minutes......ten minutes.....and finally her meal shows up.
Her halibut was well over-cooked and the bed of spaetzle was burnt on the underside.
In short, the server tried to set things right, crediting two drinks and my wife's (un-eaten) meal from the bill. She can't make enough concessions in order to get us to return.
It's a shame. They obviously spent some money on the place and the clients would have no trouble accepting their prices if the kitchen was efficient and the food was good.
Watch for a "For Lease" sign on this location shortly after the new year.