classic cocktails 11.75 CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL est. 1862 Champagne, sugar cube, bitters, lemon twist First mention of this cocktail is in Jerry Thomas’ book The Bartenders Guide . In 1869 Mark Twain mentions this bubbly beverage in Innocents Abroad . OLD FASHIONED est. 1810 Bourbon whiskey, bitters, lemon peel, sugar 1910 recipe – Bourbon, bitters, orange piece, cherry, sugar SPENCER’S MANHATTAN est. 1874 “From the original Tavern Menu” Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters Created at the Manhattan Club to celebrate Samuel J. Tilden’s election as governor of New York. SAZERAC est. 1880 Rye whiskey, Peychaud’s bitters, absinthe, sugar New Orleans made this drink famous as their version of the Old Fashioned. Originally made with Cognac, made popular with rye whiskey. NEGRONI est. 1910 Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth Created in Florence when Count Camillo Negroni ordered his ‘Americano’ (Campari, sweet vermouth, soda) with gin in lieu of soda. The “Negroni way” quickly became fashionable. DAIQUIRI est. 1910 Rum, lime, sugar The original rum cocktail and the first cocktail to be invented outside of the United States. Named after the town Daiquiri in Cuba. SIDECAR est. 1930 Cognac, Cointreau, lemon Popular art deco cocktail created in Paris for a patron who was driven around in a sidecar of a motorcycle. ZOMBIE est. 1930 White, gold and dark rums, lime, pineapple and orange juices, apricot brandy and grenadine Created by Donn Beach of Don the Beachcomber Restaurant in L.A. during the Tiki Cocktail era. It is believed you walk like a zombie after a few of these. This drink was one of the original cocktails on the Tavern cocktail list in the 30’s. MARGARITA est. 1940 Tequila, Cointreau, lime, agave nectar The first tequila cocktail. Modeled after the Daisy. The margarita is the #1 selling cocktail in the United States. JOHN’S COSMOPOLITAN est. 1975 Vodka, Grand Marnier, lime, cranberry Bartender John’s most popular drink in the Tavern for many decades. Originally made famous by Madonna and then again by the “Sex and the City” gang, but it didn’t originate in New York City but at the Cork & Cleaver, a “steak and baked potato place” in Minneapolis.
WINES BY THE GLASS SPARKLING Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne, France, 187 ml ...... 17 Gruet, Blanc de Noirs, Brut, New Mexico, USA ...... 11 WHITE Riesling, Loosen Bros., “Dr. L”, Mosel, Germany ...... 10 Sauvignon Blanc, Craggy Range, Martinborough, New Zealand ...... 13 Pinot Grigio, Fantinel, Friuli, Italy ...... 11 Chardonnay, Chehalem, Inox, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ...... 14 Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, USA ...... 17 Viognier, Jean-Luc Colombo, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France ...... 15 Albárino, Martin Codax, Rias Baixas, Spain ...... 10 ROSE Syrah Blend, Jean-Luc Colombo, Cape Bleue, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France ...... 12 RED Pinot Noir, Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France ...... 13 Pinot Noir, Sharecropper’s, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ...... 17 Merlot, Château Coucy, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France ...... 15 Merlot, Rodney Strong, Napa Valley, California, USA ...... 12 Zinfandel, Eos Estate, Dry Creek Valley, California, USA ...... 12 Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles, California, USA ...... 16 Cabernet Sauvignon, Colterris, Grand Valley, Colorado, USA ...... 13 Sangiovese Blend, Llano Estacado, Viviano, Superiore Rosso, Texas, USA ...... 15 Shiraz, d’ Arenberg, ‘The Footbolt’, McLaren Vale, Australia ...... 14 Malbec, Cantena,Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina ...... 14
BEERS Bottles Coors Light 5.75 Miller Lite 5.75 Budweiser 5.75 Corona 6.75 Stella Artois 6.75 Kronenbourg 1664 6.75 Sam Adams Seasonal 5.75 Great Divide Hoss Rye Lager 7 New Belgium Fat Tire 7 New Belgium Sunshine Wheat 7 O’Dell 90 Shilling 7 Tommy Knocker Maple Nut Brown 7 Great Divide Claymore Scotch Ale 7 Guinness Stout 6.75 Clausthaler Non-alcoholic 5.75 Mojo IPA 7 O’Dell Cutthroat Porter 7 Bards Gluten Free 7 Chimay Blue “Grande Reserve” 750ml Bottle 25 Draft 7 Bristol Red Rocket Pale Ale Bristol Laughing Lab Scottish Ale Avery Seasonal
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OYSTERS America’s best, seasonal selection* ...... Market Price

MARYLAND JUMBO LUMP CRAB avocado, grapefruit, cilantro, creamy dressing ...... 18

JUMBO SHRIMP spice-poached, cocktail sauce ...... 14

MAINE LOBSTER dijonnaise, lemon ...... 21

SHELLFISH PLATTER Maine lobster, smoked mussels, shrimp, oysters* ...... for two 38

GOLDEN OSETRA CAVIAR (30G) traditional garnishes* ...... 160

SMOKED MUSSELS lemon, parsley and poblano chili ...... 15
APPETIZER S

SOUP OF THE DAY with Colorado’s finest ingredients ...... 7

FRENCH ONION SOUP gruyere cheese, country bread ...... 8

GRILLED APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON fresh herb chimichurri ...... 12

SEA ISLAND GOAT CHEESE TART caramelized onion, tomato and basil ...... 14

THE TAVERN HOUSE SALAD mixed greens, tomato, cucumber and carrot ...... 8

OUR CAESAR parmesan reggiano, croutons, white anchovies* ...... 10

PHILIPS SALAD Belgian endive, lemon parmesan dressing, roma tomatoes ...... 10

COBB SALAD tomato, egg, bacon, avocado, Maytag blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette ...10

DUNGENESS JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE spinach cream, soft poached egg ...... 13

KALE SALAD avocado, spice roasted kabocha squash, orange sage dressing ...... 12

HAND CHOPPED BEEF TARTARE traditional garnishes, watercress salad* ...... 18

ROASTED BEET & MOZZARELLA CAPRESE arugula and walnut vinaigrette ...... 12

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER spinach, hollandaise ...... 17

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
ENTREES

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS MARENGO champignon, tomatoes, Pommery spaetzle ...... 28

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN kabocha, butternut and spaghetti squashes, 5 spice jus ...... 27

COLORADO RACK OF LAMB horseradish cabbage, mint jelly, lamb jus ...... 48

EAGLE’S NEST RANCH WAGYU BURGER tomato compote, sweet onions, Maytag blue cheese and hand cut fries* ..29

TROUT AUVERGNE bacon, garlic, thyme, Lyonnaise potatoes ...... 26

DOVER SOLE MEUNIERE spinach, lemon brown butter ...... 48

SCALLOPS au GRATIN sautéed mushrooms, mushroom duxelle and herb hollandaise ...... 38

ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF loaded baked potato, horseradish ...... Tavern cut 34 ...... Broadmoor cut 39 CAVATAPPI PASTA butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds and parmesan ...... 16
FROM THE GRILL

14 OZ RIBEYE ...... 42 12 OZ FLATIRON STEAK ...... 31 12 OZ | 6 OZ FILET MIGNON ...... 48 | 33 42 OZ PORTERHOUSE ...... for two 88 14 OZ NY STRIP STEAK ...... 48 STEELHEAD SALMON ...... 32 14 OZ BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP ...... 32 Grill Items Come with 1 Side and 1 Sauce

SIDE DISHES 7 Mashed Yukon Potato Purée Hand Cut Onion Rings Hand Cut French Fries Roasted Mushrooms Loaded Baked Potato Spicy Brussels Sprouts Lyonaisse Potatoes Sweet Potato Gratin Sautéed Green Beans Classic Mac and Cheese Creamy Spinach Cauliflower Gratin SAUCES 4 Our Steak Sauce Bearnaise Chimichurri Peppercorn Bordelaise Horseradish Cream Ginger Beurre Blanc