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.

Written by debbie · Filed Under Dining

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