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Five Courses to the New Year

Five Courses to the New Year

December 31 2026 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Five Courses to the New Year

Welcome the new year with an exceptional evening of culinary discovery at West End Social. Join us for an exclusive five-course tasting menu that celebrates the season through distinctive local influences, premium ingredients, and refined culinary expression.

For an elevated experience, complement each course with a curated wine pairing, featuring selections from renowned wine regions around the world. Each pour brings a new dimension to the menu, creating a harmonious progression of flavors throughout the evening.

Whether marking the occasion with an intimate dinner for two or gathering with friends to welcome the year ahead, West End Social offers a sophisticated setting for a celebratory evening in Aspen.

The 5-course tasting menu is 185.00 per guest and wine pairing addition is 65.00 per guest. Tickets can be purchased through OpenTable. Seatings available from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Reservations Required.

 

MENU

AMUSE BOUCHE:

Paired with Henners Brut NV - East Sussex, UK
Smoked Trout Mousse
crispy rice cracker | pickled apple
Roasted Beet and Apple
crispy rice cracker | pickled apple | pickled mustard seeds

FIRST COURSE CHOICE OF:

Paired with Edalise Rose NV - Cotes de Provence, FR
Butter Poached Lobster
celery root puree | winter citrus | crispy leeks | chive oil | lobster nage
Colorado Bison Tartare
smoked egg | pickled mustard seeds | dijon mustard | crispy potato | grilled sourdough
Golden Beet Carpaccio
whipped goat cheese | blood orange | candied pistachio | micro arugula | aged balsamic

SECOND COURSE CHOICE OF:

Paired with Collina San Ponzio Nebbiolo d'Alba '21 - Piedmont, IT

Seared Diver Scallops
cauliflower | brown butter | pancetta | apple gastric
Colorado Rack of Lamb
wild mushroom risotto | thumbelina carrots | red wine demi
Longevity Noodles
shiitake and maitake mushroom | ginger-scallion broth | crispy shallot | shaved black truffles

THIRD COURSE CHOICE OF:

Paired with Maison Sichel, Saint Esteph '20 - Bordeaux, FR
Butter Poached Ora King Salmon
potato pave | baby spinach | champagne beurre blanc | salmon roe
Grilled Venison Tenderloin
potato fondant | crispy brussels sprouts | juniper scented demi
Roasted Honeynut Squash
parsnip puree | brown butter hazelnuts | wild mushroom ragout | crispy sage

FOURTH COURSE CHOICE OF:

Paired with Caliche Estate, Albarino - Ancient Lakes, WA
Myer Lemon and Champagne Sorbet
champagne granita | candied lemon | mint
Artisan Cheese Selection
local and regional cheeses | house lavash | spiced walnuts| honeycomb | fruit preserves

FIFTH COURSE CHOICE OF:

Paired with Chateau Broustet Sauternes '20 - Bordeaux, FR
Valrhona Chocolate Cremeux
hazelnut praline | caramel sauce
Myer Lemon Curd
toasted italian meringue | pistachio crumble | raspberry sorbet