Buckhorn Exchanges
A Publication of the Historic Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
1000 Osage Str. • Denver, CO 80204 • 303-534-9505 • www.buckhorn.com
SUPPER: M-Th, 5:30-9pm; F-Sa,• 5:00-10pm; Su, 5-9pm • LUNCH: M-F, 11am-2pm
HAPPY HOUR: M-F, 3-6pm
C’MON & Celebrate the Holidays!
Experience the magic of the Mile High City during the holidays with exciting entertainment, millions of twinkling lights, shopping, and sumptuous dining at the Buckhorn Exchange.
Join us for a succulent steak – beef, elk or buffalo – chow down on some great grilled salmon, or savor luscious lamb or quail. And don’t forget exotic alligator and, of course, our famous, world-renowned Rocky Mountain Oysters!
With Western entertainment in the Victorian Lounge Wednesday through Saturday nights, be sure to come to the Buckhorn after an evening of lights and shopping. Relax with a drink and enjoy the music of folklorist, autoharpist and songster, Roz Brown – who last summer turned 70 and marked his 27th year here! Sing along or reminisce to his remarkable repertoire of classics as he brings the Old West to life. We guarantee he’ll make you smile.
Joining Roz on Saturdays is award-winning Western music artist Bill Barwick. Bill delivers classic cowboy songs and his own originals. Together, Roz and Bill might just be the best stand-up, sit-down act in the West. (You sit down. They sing. Done deal.)
Conveniently located just west of downtown Denver, the Buckhorn is the perfect place to start – and end – your holiday excursions. Answer “Do You Know” #1: We have a rare 575-piece collection of game trophies, including deer and moose, giant buffalo, big horn sheep and mountain goats; dozens of indigenous fowl, and even a two headed calf and a jackalope.
Here are just a few of the many attractions and events to look forward to during the Season of Lights in the Queen City of the Plains. Make plans now – and start with reservations at the Buckhorn Exchange.
Starz Denver Film Festival
The Starz Film Center is thrilled to once again host the Denver Film Festival, now in its 30th year. November 8-18. Visit www.denverfilm.org for details.
Light the Lights
Witness the magic of Downtown Denver:
This year’s Lighting Event will take place on November 24. Beautiful lighting displays will be at the City and County Building, Larimer Square, Denver Pavilions, Union Station, Skyline Park, the 16th Street Mall and the historic D&F Tower. Downtown’s unique holiday atmosphere is sure to get you in the mood.
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens turns into a winter wonderland as it is blanketed in dazzling holiday lights which highlight the natural beauty of the Gardens. Over one million colorful lights draped in elegant designs will illuminate the plants and landscapes throughout more than 17 acres of the Gardens. A variety of entertainment will be held each evening in the Garden Pavilion outdoor heated tent, Mitchell Hall and also strolling around the gardens. See the sparkling lights magically transformed into shimmering snowflakes through the lenses of our 3-D HoloSpex glasses. December 1-January 31.
Zoo Lights
Where wildlife meets wildlights! Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo displays millions of sparkling lights, featuring glittering trees and animated animal light sculptures. Holiday entertainment, music, warming stations and refreshments make this event an annual family treat. December 18-31.
All Rails Lead to the Buckhorn!
ALL Light Rail lines pass through the 10th and Osage station – right across the street from the Buckhorn. You can hop on board from any downtown location, or any outlying stops as far as Littleton, and travel to any Denver destination. Take the Light Rail and forget about downtown parking!
Make Your Holiday Reservations Now!
It’s the Holiday Season, Buckhorn Fans, and it’s time to celebrate with family and friends at one of the most soul-satisfying restaurants in town. We’re here, as always, keeping the Old West alive and making the New One bearable. Plenty of parking, easy public access, and oh yes – come as you are. It’s just like coming home.
Whether it’s a family or company Christmas party, or an laid-back New Year’s Eve celebration, we invite you to make your reservations no where else but here. Hope to see you soon!
Do You Know?
1. How many trophy heads are on our walls?
2. How many firearms are on display here?
3. How many US Presidents have dined here?
Hunt for the answers throughout this issue, ask your server during your next visit – or go online www.buckhorn.com and click on History!
Save 10% on all Buckhorn stuff!
Shirts • Mugs • Hats • Shooters • Aprons • Buckles • Lanterns and more!
These Make GREAT Holiday Gifts!
Meal Gift Certificates excluded. Offer good through Dec. 24, 2007
Reservations • 303-534-9505 • www.buckhorn.com
Holidays in the Old West
The American Holiday traditions of the 1800s included many of the same customs and festivities as is does today, including tree decorating, gift-giving, Santa Claus, greeting cards, stockings by the fire, church activities and family-oriented days of feasting and fun.
But for those in the Old West, far away from the more civilized life of the east, pioneers, cowboys, explorers, and mountain men, usually celebrated Christmas with homemade gifts and humble fare.
Christmas for many in the Old West was a difficult time. For those on the prairies, they were often barraged with terrible blizzards and savage December winds. For mountain men, forced away from their mining activities long before Christmas, in fear of the blinding winter storms and freezing cold, the holidays were often meager. But, to these strong pioneers, Christmas would not be forgotten, be it ever so humble.
Determined to bring the spirit of Christmas alive on the American frontier, soldiers could be heard caroling at their remote outposts, the smell of venison roasting over an open hearth wafted upon the winds of the open prairie, and these hardy pioneers looked forward to the chance to forget their hard everyday lives to focus on the holiday.
Though perhaps modest, these hardy pioneers made every attempt to decorate their homes for the holidays with whatever natural materials looked attractive at the bleakest time of year, such as evergreens, pinecones, holly, nuts, and berries.
At the very least, the holidays were a time of feasting – bringing out preserved fruits and vegetables, fresh game if possible,
and for those that could afford it, maybe even beef or a ham. Many women began to bake for the holiday weeks ahead of time, leaving the plum pudding to age in the pot until Christmas dinner. Answer “Do You Know” #2: Our 125-piece gun collection includes Colt .45s, Winchesters, Derringers, a Sharp’s sporting rifle dating from 1889 and a rare 1891 palm pistol from the Minneapolis Firearm Company.
Christmas Eve would generally find most families singing carols around the Christmas tree or fireplace. On Christmas Day, most would attend church, return home for the traditional Christmas meal, and spend the day visiting with friends and neighbors.
Then, as it is today, Christmas would also find many a mountain man, explorer, or lone cowboy, spending a solitary evening without the benefit of festivities. The more things change; some things inevitably remain the same.
(Excepted from “Legends of America - Old West Legends - A Pioneer Christmas”, www.legendsofamerica.com/WE-Christmas) Answer “Do You Know” #3: Five - T.Roosevelt, F. Roosevelt, D.Eisenhower, J.Carter, R.Reagan.
Come-N-Get-It!
Pumpkin Tomato Soup
A savory holiday specialty from the Buckhorn’s Chef Cesar
1 stick butter 2 liters (31/2 pints) water
1 onion, finely chopped 3 cubes chicken bouillon
3 leeks, cut into rings 500g (1-lb. 21/2 oz.) can tomatoes
500g (1-lb. 21/2 oz.) raw pumpkin, Salt and Pepper
deseeded, peeled and cubed; or canned
Melt butter in a large soup pot and sauté onions until soft. Add leeks and pumpkin and sauté until tender. Add water, bouillon cubes and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste. Blend soup in a food processor or with a hand-held blender.
Buckhorn Exchange - Serving You - Since 1893
1000 Osage St. • Denver, CO 80204
LUNCH: M-F, 11am-2pm
SUPPER: M-Th, 5:30-9pm • F-Sa, 5:00-10pm • Su, 5-9pm
HAPPY HOUR: M-F, 3-6pm
Reservations • 303-534-9505 • www.buckhorn.com
