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Christmas Eve Dinner at Element47
A Christmas Eve dinner at Element 47 in Aspen, built around a four-course holiday menu with optional wine pairings.
About the event
A four-course holiday dinner
Christmas Eve Dinner at Element47 is a holiday dinner at Element 47, a restaurant in Aspen. The event is centered on a Christmas Eve meal, with the source description pointing to dinner, flavor, and holiday spirit as the core of the occasion.
The format is a four-course prix fixe dinner with an optional wine pairing program. The wine side also includes curated cellar selections and optional sommelier pairings, so the meal is built as a food-led dinner with a defined beverage program alongside it.
Seasonal menu details
The menu is described as contemporary fine dining built around seasonal ingredients. Named examples include wagyu beef, handmade pasta, seafood, and holiday desserts, which suggests a menu that moves across savory courses and finishes with dessert.
Chef and wine director
Keith Theodore is listed as Culinary Director and Executive Chef at Element 47, and Chris Dunaway is listed as Wine Director at Element 47. Those roles match the two main parts of the dinner: the holiday menu and the wine program.
Where and when
The dinner is held at Element 47 at 675 E Durant Ave in Aspen, CO 81611. Grounded date information places the event on December 24, with seatings typically running from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of menu is served?
It is a four-course prix fixe holiday dinner. The menu is described as contemporary fine dining with seasonal ingredients, including examples such as wagyu beef, handmade pasta, seafood, and holiday desserts.
Is there a wine pairing option?
Yes. The dinner includes an optional wine pairing program, and the wine side also includes curated cellar selections and optional sommelier pairings.
Who are the named people connected to the event?
Keith Theodore is listed as Culinary Director and Executive Chef at Element 47, and Chris Dunaway is listed as Wine Director at Element 47.
Where is the dinner held?
The dinner is held at Element 47, a restaurant at 675 E Durant Ave in Aspen, CO 81611.
When does it take place?
Grounded date information places the dinner on December 24, with seatings typically running from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
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