Dining

Put Mantles Restaurant & Bar (578-6000; $$–$$$) in the Delta Sun Peaks Resort on your "must-visit" list for its full menu of Pacific Northwest cuisine, tasty appetizers, gas fired pizza, rotisserie and a wide selection of beers, wines and drinks. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

A high-end European-style restaurant with sterling hospitality is Powder Hounds (578-0014; $$–$$$) in the Fireside Lodge. The Hearthstone Lodge is home to two fine dining venues: Bella Italia (578-8832; $$–$$$) in Hearthstone Lodge serves authentic Italian cuisine with daily fresh-made pasta and Servus on Creekside (578-7383; $$–$$$) features a European flair in an intimate, romantic setting.

Toro's (578-7870; $$) in the Heffley Inn, specializes in Asian flavors, including Thai, Chinese and Japanese. Prices are reasonable and take out is available. The Steakhouse at Sun Peaks Lodge (578-7878) satisfies your craving for classic New York steak, sirloin, rib eye or prime rib. This friendly steakhouse also has a great kids menu. Reservations recommended. Mackdaddy's the Club (578-2582) is located in the Delta Sun Peaks. European influences highlight the atmosphere and the food. After dinner, have a fling on their dance floor.

Masa's Bar & Grill (578-5434; $–$$) slopeside in the Village Day Lodge by the Sunburst and Sundance chairlifts, is a casual pub and family restaurant featuring great service and outstanding burgers.Bottom's Bar & Grill (578-0013; $–$$) in Sundance Lodge is invitingly noisy with good food that hits the spot after a day on the mountain. You'll quickly learn to trust the local McDonnell brothers' eclectic fusion menu at Macker's Bistro & Bar (578-7894; $–$$) in Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge. This long-tome local favorite features fusion cusine with warm service in a casual and fun atmosphere.

Bento's Day Lodge ($), east of the Village Day Lodge, is a quick cafeteria stop in your busy ski day. You can eat "bring your own" meals here too. For the best coffee on the mountain, go to Bolacco Caffe (587-7588; $) in the Sundance Lodge in the village. Cafe Soleil (587-5534) a deli-style espresso bar in the Village Day Lodge serves gourmet coffees, baked goods, soups and sandwiches. The mid-mountain Sunburst Restaurant (578-7222; $) is the only on-mountain cafeteria. It's at the top of the Sunburst chairlift and has great soups, salads and burgers—and, of course, great views.

Bella Italia (578-7316) in the heart of the village offers fine Italian cuisine.Enjoy your meals in their patio when weather permits.Mountain High Pizza (5787272) invites a "grab a slice" kind of meal or a take-home pie for the whole family.

New Umbrella Cafe, located near the bottom of the Morrisey lift, sports inside and outdoor seating for a refueling stop near the new East Village.

One last sinful stop is Baggs Sweets, a long-time favorite located in the Hearthstone Lodge. Indulge in thirst-quenching coffees, desserts and chocolates or enjoy a pannini or a great bowl of soup.

Dining Legend (Cdn$): $$$$–Entrees $30+; $$$–$20–$30; $$–$10–$20; $–less than $10