Maryanne & Harley Sefton
Brief Introduction
Maryanne - Originally from Northern New Jersey, her parents transitioned the family to San Diego, CA where Maryanne graduated with a BBA and became a Tax CPA. She is very proud of her heritage; both parents are first generation Polish! Life has blessed her with 2 beautiful children and afforded her the opportunity to meet the second love of her life in Harley, whom she married in 2015.
Harley - Third generation San Diegan, he attended college at the University of San Diego and went on to work in finance. He has always had a love for the mountains, being outdoors, good food and fabulous wine!
Why PARC Aspen
When the doors to three of Aspen’s longtime favorite local haunts shuttered in 2021, maryanne & Harley saw this as the opportune time to strike. They secured the perfect location to put in action their mission statement; “Bringing Local Back to Aspen, One Curated Dish at a Time”. The space in question, formerly held by L’Hostaria, has a 38+ year history of being locally owned and operated!
The restaurant name was inspired by the couple’s first attempt at a restaurant concept right off of Wagner Park, and when that didn't happen, they decided to keep the name as it was very fitting for a farm to table esque restaurant.
What Does Being Local Mean?
Local means being part of the community on a full time basis, caring about people crossing the street safely, driving within the speed limits and respecting fellow neighbors. Preserving the beauty of the town because you want to; getting involved in the neighborhood and community to keep it clean, safe & ensuring the identity remains small charming mountain town.
Maryanne - While very challenging to narrow down to just one, Maryanne would say “Nirvana” at French Alpine Bistro
Harley - Prime Beef Tenderloin at PARC Aspen
Favorite Dish
Maryanne - When time permits, she enjoys snowshoeing at the North Star Preserve and would love to take up cross country skiing one day.
Harley - Buttermilk!
