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The Covey in Ketchum Turns Seasonal Cooking Into a Main Attraction
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By Jamie Dutton | Feb. 19, 2026
The Covey is the kind of restaurant that understands the assignment: keep the room lively, keep the food sharp, and give people a reason to stay put for a second drink. Chef-owner Jesse Sheue opened the place in 2018, and the setup still feels current—an open kitchen, a dining room that leans modern and comfortable, and a menu that moves with the seasons.
On the plate, that can look like a creamy butternut squash soup; clams with chorizo and hunks of sourdough; scallop crudo with pecans, lime, and aleppo pepper; crispy octopus with chermoula and potato; or a whole trout with lentils, sunchoke, and grainy mustard. The details matter, and the food tends to be built on contrasts: bright citrus against rich seafood, herbs and spice against something fried, and vegetables that show up as a real headliner.
Then there’s the summer move that seals it: the backyard patio, where the restaurant adds a set of fire pits meant for dining around. It’s a smart piece of hospitality in a town that rewards anywhere that lets a good night stretch outside.
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