Thanksgiving has always been one of the more interesting holidays in my book. It all started with a “stray dog” thanksgiving one year at college. A few of us stayed at school for the holiday break and were invited to a faculty member’s home for the holiday. There we found 20 unrelated people enjoying each others company with a feast of food and cocktails.

That is what sets this holiday apart. Its key ingredients are good food, good drink, and good people. Family is nice, but not necessary. A large part of Aspen is made of transplants that left friends and family “Back East” or elsewhere, and because of this, Aspen has a great tradition of welcoming randoms together to form that “family”. So I hope you find yourself at someone’s table or find someone at your table. If not there are a few Aspen Restaurants and others that invite you to dine.

Nov. 25th
A free “Early Bird” community meal sponsored by the Common Sense Regeneration Project. 100% local and Organic. Nov. 25th 5-8pm at the Aspen High School Commons
970-273-2323 www.re-generation.us

Thursday Nov. 27th Thanksgiving
The Hotel Jerome is offering a huge and varied selection on its Thanksgiving Day Buffet. $85 per person $45 under 12

Jimmy’s Restaurant offers a Thanksgiving day delivery for $38 per person minimum of two. Order by the 26th 970-925-6020

The Hickory House Restaurant offers a Free turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Donations welcome of course. This is a great place to find the “community” in Aspen.

Explore Bistro is offering a veggie feast for those that normally feel left out on Turkey Day. 11:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

There are other restaurants, Lu Lu Wilson and Ruth’s Chris included, that will offer a Thanksgiving Plate.

Good Eats….

For More Information on Aspen Restaurants and the Aspen’s Dining Scene Visit Eat Aspen
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