A Taste of Winter-Aspen Colorado Dining

November 23, 2007

Don’t miss A Taste of Winter coming Thursday, December 6 from 5-8pm at the Inn at Aspen. Invitations will go out on Monday to all VIP Keyholders.

Once again, this private trade show and winter celebration will bring together 600-800 guest service professionals and 75 exhibitors for a taste of what the Roaring Fork Valley winter season will offer in dining, recreation, arts, events, services and more!

If you have new guest service professionals to add to our VIP Keyholder list then please e-mail info@conciergeguide.com with the names, titles and e-mail addresses so that we can send them an invitation.

If you have not sent us your calendar listings for the winter, please e-mail them to info@conciergeguide.com and we will add them.

Looks like it’s going to be a great winter! THINK SNOW!

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DishAspen Restaurant Thanksgiving Menu-Aspen Dining Specials

November 20, 2007

Looking to make a last minute decision for Thanksgiving Dinner in Aspen, Colorado? Your in luck! DishAspen Restaurant will be serving up a full menu plus a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Special menu includes:

$29 adults $17 kids 15 and under
Please call 925-7119 for questions or reservations.

Early Winter Specials:

DishAspen is offering 25% off the entire menu including beverage selections, NOW through December 13, 2007

Try the bar menu - nothing over $16

Enjoy!

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Aspen Dining-The Hotel Jerome

October 16, 2007

The Hotel Jerome (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) is an upscale resort property nestled in the heart of Aspen, Colorado. The Jerome has a tradition of offering up some of the finest cuisine in the Area. There is a selection of gourmet and casual dining that is offered to hotel guests and local coinsurers stepping out for an exquisite dining experience. The Hotel Jerome’s offerings include the Century Room, J Bar, Jacob’s Corner, Garden Terrace, and Library Lounge.

The Century Room restaurant is pristine, and is considered to be one of the top restaurants in Aspen. High end American fare is on the menu in the Century Room, such as fresh seafood, rack of lamb, local game and an award winning wine list. The Garden Terrace is nestled outside and offers the same fare as the Century Room, but with a breathtaking view of the Aspen Mountain.

The J-Bar is one of the oldest and most famous bars in the Aspen area. The J-Bar has been around since the late 1800s, and continues to be a favorite hangout to have a few drinks after a day on the slopes. Relax and have a signature J-Rita in the authentic saloon ambiance of the J-Bar. The menu is lite fare and offerings include House Smoked Salmon Salad, the Croque-Monsieur Sandwich and a Daily Special.

Jacob’s Corner (breakfast and lunch only) is a great place to grab a salad, soup or sandwich when at the hotel. Locals often stop by during their lunch break to grab a quick, delicious bite to eat. The menu offers patrons unique twists on traditional favorites like the Poached Eggs with Brown Butter Hollandaise for breakfast, or the Ahi Poke for lunch.

The Library Lounge’s atmosphere is relaxed and whimsical. It is the perfect place to enjoy a drink from the top shelf selection, share a bottle of fine wine, or enjoy a cigar. The menu is a selection of offerings from the other restaurants in the Hotel Jerome. Open until 1am.

Review by David Evarts

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J Bar Hits the News in USA Today ~ Aspen, Colorado

April 24, 2007

The J Bar at the Hotel Jerome made headlines in USA Today recently. The J Bar at the Hotel Jerome has been an Aspen Colorado tradition since the turn of the century.

For those seeking to mingle with the stars, Hotel Jerome’s J-Bar is the place to see and be seen. The USA Today named the legendary bar one of the “10 great places to see the stars come out.” Aspen’s visiting elite have been flocking to Hotel Jerome ever since it was built in 1889, when businessman Jerome B. Wheeler saw the need for a grand hotel in the prospering mini-metropolis.

Over the years, Hotel Jerome has played host to a slew of celebrities including John Wayne, Lana Turner, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Johnny Depp and Cameron Diaz. Be it politicians, tycoons, singers or actors throughout history, they have always been a part of the crowd in J-Bar.

When Hotel Jerome was built, the J-Bar was traditionally a gathering place for silver mining tycoons to socialize and negotiate business. In the tradition of its foundations, J-Bar maintains the style of an Old West saloon while accommodating today’s modern and stylish guests. The great J-Bar itself is the original maple bar that has been part of the hotel for the last 118 years.

Like everything else at the Jerome, even the cocktails have historical influences. One of their signature cocktails is the Aspen Crud. Legend has it that during prohibition times “crud” was the code word patrons used to instruct the bartender to add several shots of bourbon to a rich milkshake at the J-Bar “fountain.” During World War II, the 10th Mountain Division boarded at the hotel and the famed drink became a staple. These days one of the most popular drinks with the stars is J-Bar’s Avalanche, a mixture of Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, Amaretto liquer and heavy cream. In addition to their favorite drinks, guests can enjoy selections from the J-Bar menu that include savory appetizers, sandwiches and lighter fare.

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Crystal Palace 50th Anniversary Season 2007

April 18, 2007

Friday June 22nd - Saturday Sept 22nd, 2007 - A gourmet dinner is served to you by the “talented” staff, followed by a rip-roaring revue where everyone and everything is ripe for satire. This season includes; We’re Missing You Congressman Foley - the pages lament , Cheap Drugs at Walmart, (”…although cheaper drugs have side effects”), the Pope returns with - What I Meant To Say? and by popular demand host/owner Mead Metcalf with The Peanut Butter Affair. Don’t miss the piano bar featuring Aspen favorite David Dyer at the piano nightly beginning at 10pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Downtown Aspen, on the corner of Monarch and Hyman. (970) 925-1455 or www.cpalace.net
Dinner seating nightly at 7:30pm
Tuesday - Saturday (June - August)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday (September)
Open Sunday July 1, 2007 and Monday July 2, 2007, Closed Wednesday July 4, 2007

Sunday and Monday nights are available for large party buy-outs based on availability.

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