Celebrate Christmas at the Sonnenalp
The Sonnenalp Hotel is one of the best resorts in Colorado, and our Christmas Eve and Christmas Days dinners are always beautiful and extravagant. Celebrate the holiday with upscale buffets at Ludwig's featuring Christmas Goose, fresh carved beef tenderloin, crab legs, oysters, prawns, carpaccio, lobster ravioli, salads, sides, desserts and more.
If you decide to spend the night, you can also take advantage of the indoor/outdoor heated pool and whirlpools, a spa treatment, and all sorts of other outdoor activities.
FOR DETAILS & RESERVATIONS:
970-479-5429 / concierge@sonnenalp.com
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Christmas Eve Dinner
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Christmas Day Dinner
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Christmas Buffet Menu (2023)
Soup & Salads
DIY Salad Bar
Artisan Greens, Arugula, Spinach, Cucumber, Cured Tomatoes, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Lemon Dressing, Honey Mustard Dressing
Frisée Salad Smoked Bacon, Hardboiled Egg, Shaved Red Onion, Sherry Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad Pomegranate, Candied Pecan, Honey Mustard Dressing, Peppered Goat Cheese
Toasted Barley Salad Mushroom, Parmesan, Golden Raisins, Parsley, Pine Nuts, Lemon Vinaigrette
Winter Vegetable & Lentil Soup Basil Pesto
Maine Lobster & Brandy Bisque Truffle Oil
Artisan Cheese, Meat & Bread Display
Regional & European Cheese & Meats
Chutneys, Grapes, Dried Fruits, Crackers
Bread Display
Whipped Butter, Cured Tomato & Goat Cheese Butter, Black Pepper Butter Avocado Oil, Pumpkin Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Carving Station Chef Attendant
Roasted Christmas Goose Blackberry-Port Jus, Fig Compote
Slow Roasted Reminisce Ranch Beef Tenderloin Black Truffle Jus, Sea Salt
Seafood Station
Chardonnay Poached Prawns, Jonah Crab Claws, Crab Legs, Fresh Oysters
Shallot Pepper Mignonette, Bloody Mary Sauce, Thai Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Lemons, Tabasco
Platters
Tuna Tataki w/ Truffle Yuzu Emulsion Avocado Puree, Peak Farm Micro Coriander
Dill Cured Atlantic Salmon Horseradish Cream, Pickled Onions, Arugula
Peppered Beef Carpaccio Arugula, Parmesan, Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Colorado Lamb Tataki Avocado Oil, Mint Parsley Pesto
Mini Features
Maine Lobster Salad Champagne Jelly, Cucumber Salsa
Smoked Duck Breast Dried Cherry Jam, Coriander
Smoked Rainbow Trout Blini, Caviar, Crème Fraiche
Brandy & Sage Pâté Focaccia, Shaved Parmesan
Shrimp Salad Avocado Cream, Jalapeno, Cilantro (Served in Egg Shell)
Table Side Passed Station Chef Attendant
Pan Seared Jumbo Prawn Coconut Green Curry, Crispy Onions
Bountiful Harvest
Herb Crusted Striped Bass, Citrus Butter Sauce, Blistered Tomato Vinaigrette Five Spice & Honey Glazed Country Ham
Duck Confit & Potato Gnocchi, Root Vegetables
Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli, Brandy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream, Pecorino, Basil Boursin Cheese Whipped Potato
Charred Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Bacon Candied Pecans, Sherry Vinegar Roasted Cauliflower & Black Truffle Gratin
Kids Buffet
Chicken Fingers
Mac & Cheese
Buttered Carrots
Buttered Green Beans
Desserts
Chef Irma’s Assorted Mini Desserts
Cotton Candy Machine
Ice Cream Station